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6 months
Face-to-face (on campus), online, and work-based learning.
Full time / Part time
Trimester One – February to April | Trimester Two – May/June to August | Trimester Three – September to December. PBC provides a rolling intake; enrolment may happen at the commencement of any trimester.
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Karrinyup
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Work legally and ethically
Understand and apply legal and ethical frameworks relevant to chaplaincy, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and professional standards.
Work with diverse people
Develop skills to interact respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds, promoting inclusivity and cultural competence in all interactions.
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Engage in self-evaluation and feedback to enhance professional practice, fostering continuous improvement and personal development.
Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
Learn to initiate and define the counselling relationship, establishing trust and clear boundaries to support effective client engagement.
Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
Utilize advanced communication techniques to conduct effective counselling interviews, addressing clients' needs with empathy and professionalism.
Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
Manage the counselling process, supporting clients through their concerns and guiding them towards resolution within a structured framework.
Use communication to build relationships
Enhance relationships through effective communication strategies, fostering trust and understanding in various professional contexts.
Plan for provision of pastoral and spiritual care
Develop and document strategies to provide appropriate pastoral and spiritual support, considering ethical guidelines and individual needs.
Provide pastoral and spiritual care
Deliver pastoral and spiritual support to individuals or groups, adhering to ethical standards and recognizing the scope of practice.
Provide loss and grief support
Support individuals experiencing grief and loss by applying appropriate strategies and providing resources to aid their coping process.
Respond to client needs
Identify and address clients' needs effectively, ensuring appropriate support and referrals are provided within organizational guidelines.
Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
Assist clients in clarifying goals and exploring options, facilitating informed decision-making within the counselling context.
Work with people with mental health issues
Establish supportive relationships with individuals experiencing mental health challenges, promoting recovery and wellbeing through collaborative approaches.
Common Questions
The total course fee is $4,500. Your first trimester fees must be paid in full prior to the commencement of the trimester. For following trimesters, you may pay your fees in fortnightly or monthly instalments depending on an arrangement with the College Business Manager. Please note that PBC's VET courses are not currently eligible for VET Student Loans/VET FEE-HELP.
Yes, work-based learning is an essential component of this vocational course. This may be a paid or voluntary position. If you do not have access to a work-based learning opportunity, you can apply to one of PBC's industry partners. You may also need to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) to participate in work placement.
Completing this course opens up several further training pathways, including the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling, CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services, 11238NAT Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology, and the Bachelor of Counselling. Further studies also provide access to professional registration with bodies such as the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
Yes, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer are available. RPL recognises the skills and knowledge you've collected through work and life experiences and analyses them against course requirements. PBC also recognises and accepts Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other educational providers. To apply, you must complete an 'Application for Recognition of Prior Learning' form, collect certified copies of academic transcripts and supporting evidence, and submit these to PBC's administration office by the specified deadline.
PBC's VET courses, including the Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care, are not currently offered to international students wishing to obtain a student visa. International students are encouraged to contact PBC directly for advice on alternative study options.
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