Graduate Certificate
Upskill in pastoral supervision with this graduate certificate, suitable for ministry professionals aiming for private practice or professional association membership.
Do you have a background in Christian Ministry? Have you worked as a pastoral carer in the health or education industry, or within some ancillary sectors? If you want to upskill and become a professional supervisor of pastoral carers, then study our Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision (Pastoral).
This course is suitable for coaches, mentors and supervisors of the clergy, senior chaplains, team-leaders and anyone else with ministry experience wishing to enter private practice in pastoral supervision. With this graduate certificate, current supervisors can upgrade their skills and knowledge and qualify for the theoretical component of membership with professional supervision associations like the Australasian Association of Supervision (AAOS).
Developed by experts in the field, after ten years of experience delivering an Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)-accredited equivalent in the VET sector, this course draws upon best practice in clinical supervision, combined with theological reflection.
Once complete, this course will allow you to qualify for an associate membership with the AAOS, depending on your progress in training. After graduation, you'll be eligible for full membership, pending submission of a log of practice.
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in either Theology, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Management or equivalent; or have at least five years professional experience within a helping profession and a recommendation from their employer, professional association, or ordaining body.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
After finishing your course, you'll be qualified to advance your career within faith-based institutions, like churches, schools, aged-care and other human services. You could even begin your own private practice, focusing on the ongoing supervision of pastoral carers.
32 Credit Points
CodeSubjectCredit PointsMIN503Professional Supervision 18 credit ptsMIN525Professional Supervision 28 credit ptsMIN406Group and Peer Supervision8 credit ptsMIN400Reflective Practice in Contemporary Ministry8 credit ptsIf you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.
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