Diploma of Chaplaincy

Entry Requirements Recent Secondary Education (with the past 2 years) Completion of NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) (or the completion of an International Baccalaureate or the interstate or overseas equivalent qualification). Vocational Education and Training (VET) Applicants whose highest level of study after leaving secondary education is a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course must demonstrate the completion of an AQF Level 3 Certificate III or higher by an authorised institution or registered training organisation for admission into this course. Higher Education Study Completion of an AQF Level 5 Higher Education Diploma (or higher) by an authorised institution. Work and Life Experience – Applicants over 18 who do not meet academic requirements If you are over the age of 18 at the time of commencement, you can apply for admission into this course on the basis of provisional entry and complete the provisional entry qualifying period to become a full candidate of this course. This is an alternate pathway for applicants who do not meet other academic requirements. International Students – Language Requirements IELTS (or equivalent) Score of 5.5 (with no score below 5.0 in any of the four skills areas). Additional Information Proof of Identity Applicants must submit a proof of identity document for every application. Accepted forms of identification: Birth Certificate Passport (current and valid) A supporting document must be submitted in addition to the identity document if an applicant’s name is different on their primary document. (Marriage Certificate or Change of Name Certificate) Applicants may be required to provide a certified copy of their identity documents upon request. AC does not accept a driver’s license or photo card as sufficient ID. Statement of Purpose Applicants must submit a Statement of Purpose (minimum 150 words) explaining why you would like to be considered for entry into this course, what relevant experience or previous study you have in this area, what your understanding of the course is, and what it is you hope to gain from studying this course. Letter of Endorsement Applicants are required to submit a written reference from a Leader who has known you for a minimum of 12 months which endorses your readiness and suitability to complete the chaplaincy training and undertake a chaplaincy work placement in the community. The letter must contain the endorser’s letter head, contact details, and signature. Examples of appropriate leaders include pastors, ministers, employers, managers, principals, grade coordinators or heads of faculty/departments. Working With Children Check (WWCC) Applicants must provide a valid Working With Children Check (or state-based or overseas equivalent) for admission into this course of study. Students will be classified as a ‘volunteer’ in Education. Students must also submit a Police Check before enroling into a placement subject.

Graduates of the Diploma of Chaplaincy will be well-prepared to apply their skills in various professional and community settings. Career chaplaincy roles can be found in: •Schools •Workplaces •Hospitals and Health Care settings •Sports Clubs and Teams •Community Centres •Aged Care •And many more..!