Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)What Is the DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CERT IV AND THE DIPLOMA?
Generally speaking, the Certificate IV course is intended to equip you to serve in a Christian Ministry setting and the Diploma course is intended to equip you to lead in a Christian Ministry setting.
The Diploma requires a higher level of rigor with some assessment tasks requiring the production of research essays. The Certificate IV is open to anyone with a sound level of English ability. The Diploma is only open to those with either existing ministry experience or experience with previous academic study. You can complete the Certificate IV and then move into the Diploma. The courses contain some of the same units and partial credit can be applied between the two qualifications. For full detailed information, please read the course overviews: What DENOMINATION is the course?
We are a non-denominational organisation and believe that the Bible is God's word to humanity, that salvation is only through Jesus Christ, and that the Holy Spirit is active within the life of every believer. Our Course materials were written by men who spent almost all of their lives in Christian ministry. The course will require you to analyse your own beliefs around certain topics and conduct research into the interpretation of Biblical texts in order to apply them to everyday life. CAN I DO THE COURSE 100% ONLINE?
Yes! To help you along the way, you will be provided with:
Is the course government funded?
No. However, we have payment plan options available and the Certificate IV is registered for Centrelink support payments such as Austudy and the Pensioner Education Supplement. Please note that while the Certificate IV is listed as an approved course with Centrelink, you should enquire directly with the Department of Human Services about your own personal eligibility for Centrelink support payments and amounts. We are a not-for-profit organisation and try to keep our fees as low as possible. Every dollar you invest in your education with us goes back into enhancing our courses, through employing expert Trainers and staff as well as ensuring we maintain our government registration required to deliver accredited courses. HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO COMPLETE?
You can either be enrolled as a full-time student or a part-time student. The time you have to finish will depend on which level of Course you are completing:
You can complete the course in less than the above timeframes, depending on your other commitments and how quickly you work through the course. Centrelink recipients: If you intend on receiveing Centrelink support payments while enrolled in the Cert IV, then you may need to be enrolled as a full-time student. Speak to Centrelink regarding your personal situation and eligibility requirements. HOW MUCH DOES THE COURSE COST?
CAN I COMPLETE THE COURSE QUICKLY?
Yes, you can work through the course at your own pace. It comes down to how quickly you work through the course assessment and complete it to a satisfactory standard. The time it takes to complete depends on:
To help you along the way, there are pre-recorded training videos available 24 / 7, along with additional learning resources. You also get allocated a distance Trainer who you can contact for support via phone, email or schedule a video call. The assessment is competency-based. This means that you will be graded as 'competent' (C) or 'not yet competent' (NYC). The pace at which you work through the course content and assessment is up to you. You need to be assessed as competent in all of the assessment tasks in order to be awarded your qualification. You will be given opportunities to resubmit your assessment if it is not to a satisfactory standard. Your Trainer will also provide you with specific feedback on the areas that you need to improve. WHAT ASSESSMENT IS THERE?
The types of assessment tasks in the courses include:
The assessment is competency-based. This means that you will be graded as 'competent' (C) or 'not yet competent' (NYC). You need to be assessed as competent in all of the assessment tasks (including practical placement) in order to be awarded your qualification. You will be given opportunities to resubmit your assessment if it is not to a satisfactory standard. Your Trainer will also provide you with specific feedback on the areas that you need to improve. I'm ALREADY A PASTOR - WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?
If you have existing relevant qualifications or years of Christian Ministry and Theology leadership experience, you may be eligible for full or partial Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). In general, RPL will only be available if you are able to supply evidence and documentation to support significant and successful experience. Read more about RPL... |
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