The Certificate IV in Community Services Work is offered in two modes:
12 months (or part-time) in a local church placement;
or
5 months through the fast-track cross-cultural Global Discipleship Training Course. *
The 12-months course will equip lay people for community work and leadership/ministry and in the local church/workplace, as well as enhance personal growth. The training sessions, structure, and course timetable are designed to accommodate a wide range of student needs. Both part-time and full-time students will find the course not only challenging but convenient.
Students studying full-time may complete the Certificate IV in one year. However, it may also be completed over several years part-time, on campus or as a distance student. For those studying on campus, there are normally two student intakes per year, at the beginning of 1st Semester (February) and 2nd Semester (July).
The Certificate IV in Community Services Work covers the broad range of competencies (click on hyperlinks in table at left) identified as important to quality leadership at lay level within churches and other community organisations. Students can expect to learn from hands-on involvement in an extensive range of Projects.
As a full-time student you can anticipate being involved in equivalent to 18-20 hours of class-based training per week, as well as 10-15 hours of study outside of the classroom. All units have a "practical" component built directly into them. This means that you have the chance to put what you are learning "into practice". Your weekly study load includes training sessions and study time and practical application. It is important to take all this into consideration when planning your study load.
* Successful graduates of the Global Discipleship Training course will be awarded the Certificate IV in Community Services Work (CHC40708), which ensures national recognition and acceptance by many vocations associated with community work.
In addition, upon graduating with this certificate, students will have gained a thorough introduction to ministry and mission work. With appropriate professional qualifications and personal development, students may go on from this course to work in overseas locations. Some mission agencies may have requirements for further Biblical study. The GDT provides an excellent introduction to such study.
In addition to the above you will be required to:
- Place yourself under the direct discipling of a mentor chosen by yourself and agreed upon by CALAM Training
- Actively attend the worship services of your church, and participate in the ministry of your church.
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