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10635NAT

Diploma of Chaplaincy

A nationally recognised Diploma of Chaplaincy qualifies you to work as a Christian chaplain in a variety of community based organisations including residential aged care, correctional centres, defence sites and hospitals. During your studies you’ll be working one-on-one with a professional counsellor and pastoral mentor - as you learn about grief support, mental health, suicide, and violence. You can choose electives that support your personal ministry; aged care, youth work, drug and alcohol, family violence. Enquire now for the full enrolment requirements and study dates.

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Average duration:
24 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Suitable For

This course is ideal for people who have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

Active Listening

Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Philosopy and Theology

Philosophical systems and religions, including their basic principles, values, ethics and ways of thinking.

Social Perceptiveness

Understanding why people react the way they do.

Speaking

Confident in talking to others.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
$865 weekly pay
$1,150 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

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