Get the skills and qualification you need to provide spiritual guidance and counselling with the 11070NAT Diploma of Chaplaincy. This nationally recognised qualification is available for Christian chaplains but some training providers offer the course for pastors and chaplains from other faiths. The course covers: providing pastoral and spiritual care to individuals and groups, working with people with mental health issues, providing grief support, identifying individuals at risk of suicide, collaborating with health professionals to increase the safety of vulnerable persons. Enquire now for the full list of study units, chaplaincy competencies, and training providers in your area that offer this course.
Entry requirements for the Diploma of Chaplaincy vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Diploma of Chaplaincy will prepare you for the following roles.
A Pastor delivers church sermons and conducts religious ceremonies. You might provide religious counselling to individuals or small groups and you...
A Chaplain provides religious counselling to individuals and small groups. You might work at a school, residential care home, hospital or correctio...
A Civil Celebrant conducts personalised ceremonies for significant life events, such as weddings, funerals, and naming ceremonies. You might work i...
A Youth Minister supports the spiritual and personal development of young people within a church or community setting. You might work in a parish,...
A Pastoral Care Worker provides emotional and spiritual support to individuals in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and community org...
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