Course Selection

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Dear Applicant,

We believe ministry experience matters! As a result, we designed this course specifically for those who have developed ministry skills and knowledge over time as a Christian leader (we recommend a minimum of five years). Therefore, though some online training is provided, the focus of this course in on assisting students to achieve accredited recognition of their skills and knowledge developed through their ministry experience.

With this in mind, to ensure this course is right for you at this time we have prepared a Self-Assessment Checklist which you must complete before applying.

The checklist details:

The skills and knowledge you will need to be able demonstrate, and
The kinds of evidence you will need to be able to provide to demonstrate these skills and knowledge including amongst other things, a Detailed Curriculum Vitae and References.

If after completing the checklist you believe you can provide all the required evidence by the end of the course, then we encourage you to apply. However, if you think you will be unable to provide it all at this time, then we recommend you consider speaking to one of our Future Students representatives about the formal study options we have available or revisiting this course when you are in a stronger position to satisfy the requirements.

NB: You will ultimately have the length of the course to provide all the required evidence. So, in cases where the evidence you require from previous experience is unavailable, you may still be able to arrange to produce some new evidence in your current ministry position to be submitted within the course timeframe.

For those who do not currently possess a ministry credential or have not had 5 years of ministry leadership experience, you may still be eligible. Eligibility will be assessed via an interview with one of our staff.

Once you have been accepted into the course you will be given access to our online learning platform. On this platform you will be provided with the training resources and further information regarding submission requirements.

For more information on this RPL course, please click here.

This course gives you the opportunity to demonstrate the following essential skills and knowledge that you’ve acquired throughout your experience in professional ministry and prior academic study:

Ability to apply ethical decision-making principles;
Ability to interpret biblical passages and communicate their significance;
Ability to identify and apply a Christian worldview and values;
Demonstration of general leadership skills in a ministry context;
Ability to execute pastoral ministry in a broad range of contexts;
General research skills, particularly the ability to gather, understand, evaluate and analyse information.

You will supply us with your current academic transcripts in order for us to determine which units we can grant you transfer of credit and which units you will need to complete via RPL. You will then apply for any remaining units via RPL. It is up to you whether you apply for all the remaining units in one term or whether you space them out over time. Things to consider when making this decision are:

There is a fee for each unit applied for.
You will only have until the end of the term to source and supply evidence from your real-world ministry experience that sufficiently demonstrates your competence in each unit applied for.

NB: Examples of the kinds of primary evidence that may be relevant are sermon recordings, strategic plans, meeting minutes and discipleship material you created or delivered etc.. This performance evidence can be supplemented by testimonial evidence from mentors and senior ministry staff outlining your ministry responsibilities and the skills they observed you demonstrating. Finally, you may wish to cover any small gaps in the evidence with personal reflections on your experience.

Dear Applicant,

To be successful in your application for RPL for the Diploma in Ministry you will need to:

Provide all the evidence covered in the checklist (download GPLC DipMin RPL Evidence Submission and Grading Form from the General Documents page here) on the following pages,
Save the evidence into folders using the naming protocol below and in accordance with the checklist,
Ensure your name is on each file name and each folder name,
Save all the folders into one zipped folder,
Upload the zipped folder to Onedrive, Google Drive, Dropbox or some other cloud-based storage application,
Provide us with the link to the folder and that the settings allow us to access it, and
Ensure that you have checked off all areas of the RPL document and signed the student declaration.

Folder naming protocol:

DipMinRPL Evidence <Insert Name>.zip

GPLC Transcripts <Insert Name>
Ethics <Insert Name>
Ministry & Leadership <Insert Name>
Pastoral Care <Insert Name>
Bible <Insert Name>
Preaching <Insert Name>
Spiritual Formation <Insert Name>
Theology <Insert Name>
Preaching <Insert Name>
Spiritual Formation <Insert Name>
Mentoring <Insert Name>

(additional for Creative Stream students only)

Preaching 2 <Insert Name>
Church History 2 <Insert Name>

Dear Applicant,

To be successful in your application for RPL for the Advanced Diploma in Ministry you will need to:

Provide all the evidence covered in the checklist (download GPLC AdvDipMin RPL Evidence Submission and Grading Form from the General Documents page here) on the following pages,
Save the evidence into folders using the naming protocol below and in accordance with the checklist,
Ensure your name is on each file name and each folder name,
Save all the folders into one zipped folder,
Upload the zipped folder to Onedrive, Google Drive, Dropbox or some other cloud-based storage application,
Provide us with the link to the folder and that the settings allow us to access it, and
Ensure that you have checked off all areas of the RPL document and signed the student declaration.

Folder naming protocol:

AdvDipMinRPL Evidence <Insert Name>.zip

GPLC Transcripts <Insert Name>
Church History <Insert Name>
Research <Insert Name>
WHS Care <Insert Name>
Pastoral Care <Insert Name>
Bible and Theology <Insert Name>
Leadership <Insert Name>

Application

Where do you wish to complete your RPL Experience? *

2022 Course Dates

Intake 1: 31st of January - 8th of April (Census date: Monday, 21st of February)

Application Closed: Monday, 24th of January COB, 5pm AEST.

Intake 2: 26th of April - 1st of July (Census date: Monday, 16th of May)

Application Closed: Monday, 18th of April COB, 5pm AEST.

Intake 3: 18th of July - 23rd of September (Census date: Monday, 8th of August)

Application Close Date: Monday, 11th of July COB, 5pm AEST.

Intake 4: 10th of October - 16th of December (Census date: Monday, 31st of October)

Application Close Date: Monday, 3rd of October COB, 5pm.

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Personal Details

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Please ensure that these details match your ID (Passport/Birth Certificate)

USI (Unique Student Identifier) *

Please obtain a USI before continuing.

This program requires a government issued Unique Student Identifier (USI) number. See http://www.usi.gov.au/ for details and to secure your USI.

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Cultural Background

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English Proficiency

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Education History

Highest Education Attained Prior to Commencing *

The year highest education level attained (e.g. 2003) - If highest level is incomplete put the year that you last studied at that level. *

Year you left Secondary School *

Secondary Level *

Current Employment

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Disability

Please note: The disability information requested is required to submit data sourced from this form to the Australian government as a regulatory requirement. The information may be used for regulatory or research purposes. The answers provided in this section will not impact your admission eligibility.

Do you have a disability, impairment or long term medical condition which may affect your studies? *

If yes, please indicate:

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Would you like to recieve advice on support services, equipment and facilities which may assist you?

Application Checklist

Please ensure that you attach all the documents required for entry into your course of study. Incomplete applications will delay your application.

1. Completed Self-Assessment Checklist *

2. Certified copy of your Passport or Birth Certificate
(must be Passport if an International applicant) *

3. OMC/PMC or Pastoral Reference if non-ACC
(If no ministry credential, your suitability will be assessed by a staff member) *

4. Part A of the Detailed Ministry Curriculum Vitae, as per the Self-Assessment Checklist *

1. Certified copy of your Passport or Birth Certificate
(must be Passport if an International applicant) *

2. Academic Transcripts *

Course Enrolment

PAYMENT OF TUITION FEES

Tuition Fees are required at the commencement of each Payment Period.

Full Course Flat Rate - $3,000

10648NAT Diploma of Ministry (Leadership)

Unit code	Unit title
MINTHE501	Apply Christian ethical principles
MINPAS501	Implement and evaluate a ministry activity
CHCPAS001	Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care
MINBIB501	Investigate and interpret biblical data
MINTHE401	Understand and apply a Christian theology
MINCOM501	Preach a sermon
LEDLED501	Acquire leadership skills
BSBLDR403	Lead team effectiveness
BSBWOR502	Lead and manage team effectiveness
MINPAS402	MINPAS402 Work in a ministry team
MINBIB401	Effectively communicate the principles of the Old Testament
MINBIB402	Effectively communicate the principles of the New Testament

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PLEASE ENROL ME IN ALL COURSE UNITS

10648NAT Diploma of Ministry (Leadership)

Please see available units below:

Unit code	Unit title
MINTHE501	Apply Christian ethical principles
MINPAS501	Implement and evaluate a ministry activity
CHCPAS001	Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care
CHCPAS002	Provide pastoral and spiritual care
CHCFAM003	Support people to improve relationships
MINBIB501	Investigate and interpret biblical data
MINBIB502	Investigate and interpret the message of an Old Testament book
MINBIB503	Investigate and interpret the message of a New Testament book
MINTHE401	Investigate and apply a Christian theology
MINWLD501	Investigate and apply a Christian worldview
MINWLD502	Investigate and apply a Pentecostal worldview
LEDWLD501	Understand and develop a worldview
MINTHE601	Research and critique the relevance of the doctrine of Christ
MINCOM501	Preach a sermon
LEDCOM501	Deliver a public speech
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCPAS001	Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care
CHCPAS002	Provide pastoral and spiritual care
CHCCCS016	Respond to client needs
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCCCS017	Provide loss and grief support
CHCFAM003	Support people to improve relationships
MINCHP501	Provide pastoral supervision in clinical practice
MINCHP502	Analyse the theology of chaplaincy practice
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
MINCHY401	Support ministry to children or young people
MINSRE401	Work within the school system to teach Scripture class
LEDCHY501	Lead ministry to children and young people
CHCLAH007	Conduct a program for children and young people with special needs
MINCPG501	Develop strategies for church planting
MINCPG502	Implement principles of church development
CHCCDE013	Establish and develop community organisations or social enterprises
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCCDE003	Work within a community development framework
CHCCCS007	Develop and implement service programs
CHCCOM003	Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCCDE001	Support participative planning processes
CHCCDE013	Establish and develop community organisations or social enterprises
CHCCDE005	Develop and support relevant community resources
CHCCDE008	Support community action
CHCCDE009	Develop and support community leadership
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety
MINACE501	Participate in community engagement
CUACMP301	Implement copyright arrangements
CUAMCP302	Write song lyrics
CUAMCP303	Develop simple musical pieces using electronic media
CUAMPF302	Prepare for performances
CUAMPF401	Rehearse music for group performances
CUAMPF507	Provide musical leadership in performance
CUACMP501	Manage copyright arrangements
CUAIND501	Apply music industry knowledge
CUAMPF404	Perform music as part of a group
CUAMPF505	Develop technical skills and expand repertoire
LEDLED501	Acquire leadership skills
BSBLDR403	Lead team effectiveness
BSBWHS401	Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
BSBWOR502	Lead and manage team effectiveness
LEDLED502	Identify leaders and develop leadership skills
LEDCOM501	Deliver a public speech
MINCPG501	Develop strategies for church planting
PSPGEN035	Provide workplace mentoring
PSPGEN036	Provide workplace coaching
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
MINCCM401	Prepare for cross-cultural ministry
MINCCM402	Perform a cross-cultural ministry
SITTGDE007	Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures
MINCCM501	Develop skills in cross cultural ministry
MINCCM502	Apply transition skills into another culture
MINCCM503	Develop personal life skills for cross-cultural ministry
MINCCM504	Research and analyse religions from around the world
MINCCM505	Develop a strategy for cross-cultural ministry
MINCCM506	Develop a sustainable cross-cultural ministry plan
MINDIS401	Develop spiritual disciplines for Christian living
MINPAS402	Work in a ministry team
MINPAS403	Apply effective evangelism principles
PSPGEN018	Work with a coach or mentor
LEDCOM501	Deliver a public speech
MINPAS501	Implement and evaluate a ministry activity
CHCVOL003	Recruit, induct and support volunteers
MINBIB504	Conduct biblical field observations
MINPAS502	Promote the empowerment of women using the Bible
MINHIS601	Apply lessons of church history
MINCHY401	Support ministry to children or young people
LEDCHY501	Lead ministry to children and young people
CHCYTH301E	Work effectively with young people
CHCYTH002	Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCYTH011	Work effectively with young people and their families
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCVOL003	Recruit, induct and support volunteers
CHCYTH009	Support youth programs

10649NAT Advanced Diploma of Ministry

MINHIS601 Apply lessons of church history
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
CHCFAM003 Support people to improve relationships
MINWLD501 Investigate and apply a Christian worldview
MINTHE602 Research and critique the relevance of the doctrine of Christ
MINBIB603 Research and teach the theme of a New Testament book
MINPAS601 Lead ministry teams in a church
MINPAS602 Design, implement and evaluate a ministry program
LEDLED502 Identify leaders and develop leadership skills
BSBLDR811 Lead strategic transformation
LEDCHA501 Develop personal character and relationship skills *

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10648NAT Diploma of Ministry (Pastoral)

MINTHE501 Apply Christian ethical principles
MINPAS501 Implement and evaluate a ministry activity
MINPAS402 Work in a ministry team
LEDLED501 Acquire leadership skills
CHCFAM003 Support people to improve relationships
MINBIB501 Investigate and interpret biblical data
MINBIB402 Communicate the principles of the New Testament
MINTHE401 Investigate and apply a Christian theology
MINCOM501 Preach a sermon
MINDIS401 Develop spiritual disciplines for Christian living
LEDCHA501 - Develop personal character and relationship skills
PSPGEN018 Work with a coach or mentor *

PLEASE ENROL ME IN ALL COURSE UNITS

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