Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 5:44 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care

Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care

Qualification
National Code:
CHC42315
State Code:
AWM8
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
Approved Date
30/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
595
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
23/12/2025
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 23/12/2025 Current Approved
3.00 08/04/2022 Replaced Approved
2.00 08/12/2015 Replaced Approved
1.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirteen (13)
- nine (9) core units
- four (4) elective units, consisting of:
- at least two (2) units from the electives listed below
- up to two (2) units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All nine (9) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVB54 CHCPAS001 Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care 30 Unit of competency
AVC60 CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support 40 Unit of competency
AVB53 CHCPAS002 Provide pastoral and spiritual care 55 Unit of competency
AVB48 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
AVC61 CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs 55 Unit of competency
AVC31 CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be completed.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC76 CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease 50 Unit of competency
AVB59 CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing 70 Unit of competency
AVC74 CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs 60 Unit of competency
AWA83 CHCGMB001 Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues 55 Unit of competency
AVB23 CHCVOL001 Be an effective volunteer 20 Unit of competency
OEH21 CHCPAL004 Contribute to planning and implementation of care services using a palliative approach 50 Unit of competency
OEI05 CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach 65 Unit of competency
OEH32 CHCDIS014 Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems 55 Unit of competency
OEK12 CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people 50 Unit of competency
AWB39 CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship 60 Unit of competency
AWB40 CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process 90 Unit of competency
OEH25 CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support 125 Unit of competency
AVC96 CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients 55 Unit of competency
OEL86 CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk 45 Unit of competency
AVC73 CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide 80 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
AVC59 CHCCCS018 Provide suicide bereavement support 40 Unit of competency
AWB33 CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence 45 Unit of competency
AWB35 CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making processes 80 Unit of competency
OEH39 CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing 40 Unit of competency
OEK09 CHCYTH015 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives 35 Unit of competency
OEK03 CHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context 60 Unit of competency
AVC85 CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context 55 Unit of competency
OEK15 CHCSET003 Work with forced migrants 50 Unit of competency
ODJ30 CHCSOH013 Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness 80 Unit of competency
OEM05 CHCCDE019 Work within a community development framework 70 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J018 CHC41112 Certificate IV in Pastoral Care Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

This qualification has no entry requirements.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information