Duration
1.5 years (78 weeks)
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of chaplains and/or pastoral and spiritual care workers who provide ongoing ethical, moral and spiritual support to clients using a person-centred approach.
Workers operate within the guidelines and practices of their organisation and within the professional and ethical standards of their relevant association. The development of self-awareness and identity underpin effective work in pastoral and spiritual care and are developed over time, through professionally supervised practice and mentoring.
Work may take place in a range of contexts, including schools, community outreach and local churches in a paid or volunteer capacity. Work in these roles may also require commissioning from a recognised religious institution.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
Career Outcomes
Pastoral Care Worker
Pastoral Care Workers provide person-centred care that takes into account the pastoral care needs arising from an individual's experiences. They may work in the client's workplace, hospitals, aged care facilities, schools or community environments.
School Chaplain
School Chaplains work as part of the National School Chaplain Program to complement the care offered by other helping disciplines and aims to assist school communities through the provision of help and care to support the personal and social wellbeing of students and the school community.
CRICOS Details
Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Iona Columba College Pty Ltd in 090513 - Counselling.
- CRICOS course code: 0101660
- Provider: Iona Columba College Pty Ltd
- Course level: Certificate IV
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 090513 - Counselling
- National qualification code: CHC42315
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: Yes
- Work hours per week: 6.00
- Work weeks: 60
- Total work hours: 360
- Course language: English
- Duration: 1.5 years (78 weeks)
- Locations: Rhodes, NSW
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.