The Salvation Army Booth College

• Duration9 Months
• Date2025 Enrolment Intakes:
  Melbourne: 17 February-3 March
  Course start date: 24 March
  
  Sydney: 16 June-30 June
  Course start date: 21 July
• Delivery ModeFace to face workshops
• Trainer(s) Major Tracey English
• Fees$1,625 AUD
  This fee includes all learning and assessment resources, workshop attendance, online support and assessment services for a period of nine months.

Course fee reductions and subsidies may also apply for personnel of The Salvation Army. More information is available in the Personnel Development Policy here.

Who should considering this training?

In a chaplaincy role you often work with people who are experiencing times of crisis, grief and loss or have experienced a crucial life-changing incident. Engaging with such vulnerable people requires sensitivity and the discerning application of extensive knowledge and skills. You will need to be able to work independently and self-manage your time, activities and wellbeing.

This short course has been developed by the College in consultation with The Salvation Army's territorial chaplaincy support unit. The course meets the foundation development and training needs of Chaplains and will equip you to provide services and/or interventions to clients in a variety of settings.

Be empowered with pragmatic learning to pursue your commitment to serve in the ministry you are called to.

Chaplaincy Foundations comprises of five key units from the accredited 11070NAT Diploma of Chaplaincy, delivered in a five-day face to face workshop. This program provides a stepping-stone towards the 11070NAT Diploma of Chaplaincy.

A Day in the Life of a Chaplain

Chaplains meet people at their point of need to provide support. To help you explore whether the life of a Chaplain is a good fit for you, watch the video below to hear a lived Chaplaincy experience.

Yasmin - Salvos Store Chaplain, Victoria

3 Important Things to Know

1. You will attend face to face workshops

Students will attend scheduled workshops, as well as participate in online classroom sessions and self-directed online learning.

2. You have 9 months to complete this course.

From time of enrolment, you will have 9 months to complete all components of this competency based short course.

3. Transition to 11070NAT Diploma of Chaplaincy

The Chaplaincy Foundations program is a starting point for students who want to increase their Chaplaincy skills and expertise but may not be ready to commit to the two-year 11070NAT Diploma of Chaplaincy course. On successful completion of the Chaplaincy Foundations program, you can transition into 11070NAT Diploma of Chaplaincy and receive credit for the five units of competency.

Additional Information

Entry Requirements

The following entry requirements apply to this course. You will require:

- Biblical and theological qualifications at a Certificate IV level OR be able to demonstrate that you have a proficient level of biblical and theological knowledge.

- Sufficient literacy skills to read and interpret the Bible, prayer books or other religious material.

- Sufficient digital literacy skills to undertake research and complete assessments online.

- A letter of sponsorship from your denominational senior clerical representative, or chaplaincy team leader or employer if you are working in the field of chaplaincy, endorsing your application for the course and confirming your engagement with the church/corps.

- To be over 18 years of age.

- Have current Working with Children Check documentation.

- Police Check with relevant authority.

This course is open to Australian residents. Unfortunately, we are not registered to accept international students. The eligibility of students will be confirmed during enrolment.  

Course Structure

The Chaplaincy Foundations program is a competency-based program which requires five (5) units. On successful completion you will be issued with a Statement of Attainment.

Possible Fields of Work

Chaplains meet people at their point of need to provide support. This support can be anything from a chat about how things are going, to helping people through the death of a loved one. The role of the Chaplain can be quite broad with an emphasis on offering practical, emotional and spiritual support.

Some sectors Chaplains can find themselves in, providing support to individuals are prisons, emergency services, schools, aged care facilities, and rural areas.

Eva Burrows College is also proud to be one of the approved education providers for the Civil Chaplaincies Advisory Committees in NSW, an organisation that helps coordinate chaplains in Health Services, Corrective Services and Juvenile Justice.

Learn More

For more details about this course click on the Course Information Brochure below.

Ready to Apply?

To register your interest, email vtoenquiries@ebc.edu.au. The 2025 Enrolment Intakes for this course are:

- Melbourne: 17 February - 3 March

- Sydney: 16 June - 30 June

An online enrolment application link will be emailed to you once the intake opens.

Core

• CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support

• CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships

• CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

• NAT11070001 Provide chaplaincy services in response to spiritual and religious needs

• NAT11070002 Apply theological concepts in the context of client’s needs and beliefs

One qualification – three pathways

Upon successful completion of this foundations program, you will be equipped to utilise a broad range of cognitive and advanced communication skills and relational skills to collaborate with others to meet their needs.

For information on this course or any other Vocational Training courses email vtoenquiries@ebc.edu.au