This course is designed to prepare individuals for a range of Christian ministry roles such as chaplain, lay worker, ministry team leader, youth ministry worker and evangelist.
It is also designed to equip employees in parachurch, community and Christian organisations with an understanding of the beliefs and values that guide Christian education, health, social services, child care or aged care so that they are able to work effectively in these sectors. Workers in these contexts are required to align their work with the vision, values and expected practices of the organisation and to operate within an ethical and moral framework.
The course will provide participants with:
· knowledge of core Christian beliefs and practices;
· an ability to apply these beliefs and practices to a range of issues orcontexts;
· skills to interpret and communicate Christian beliefs and practices;
· opportunities for personal ethical formation; and
· skills for work or further vocational training
- Teacher: Richard Blake
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.
- Teacher: Mark Twyerould
