Wesley Vocational Institute
Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)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.
Delivery mode
Wesley Vocational Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 40 Stewart Street, Ermington
- 15 Denison Street, Newcastle West
- 4/66 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie
- Level 2, 65-67 Burelli Street, Wollongong
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care will prepare you for the following roles.
Chaplain
A Chaplain provides religious counselling to individuals and small groups. You might work at a school, residential care home, hospital or correctio...
Pastor
A Pastor delivers church sermons and conducts religious ceremonies. You might provide religious counselling to individuals or small groups and you...
About Wesley Vocational Institute
Wesley Vocational Institute (RTO Code 90091) develops and delivers training programs to support the community services industry. The process we follow is one of close consultation with individuals, organisations and community groups to prepare our learners to be workplace ready.
Wesley Vocational Institute is committed to giving people the opportunity to explore their career path by gaining appropriate qualifications. We believe that teaching should be clear and comprehensive and that assessments should be fair.
We believe that our training should allow all students to improve their well-being, improve their employment prospects and improve their quality of life.
We continually look for ways to provide equal opportunities for people that recognise their worth. All those we work with are valued, respected and given opportunities to develop their full potential and pursue a career path of their choice.
