4 March 2020
New SU QLD Training equips Charissa to change lives
Posted in Accreditation / Chaplaincy / SU QLD / Training
For 34 years SU QLD has been training the next generation of youth workers through formal qualifications and internship-based programs.
Through your support, we have launched a new qualification – a Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care (CHC42315). We’re already hearing encouraging stories from students who have completed the qualification.
Charissa registered for the first intake of the nine-month course, which equips students with the foundations they need to work as a school chaplain.
“I loved how even though most of the course was online – the sense of community was really strong. The trainers had lots of real-life experience in youth work too, which was really valuable as a student,” says Charissa.
After graduating, Charissa secured a job as the school chaplain for St Bernard State School. She says the training equipped her with skills she is now using in her work each day.
“Probably the most useful thing I learnt was how to have effective pastoral conversations with young people,” Charissa says.
“It’s all about helping them [the young person] to think about what they want to do in the situation rather than giving them the easy answers or putting your own bias on it.
“That was huge for me because before I’d just want to swoop in, fix all their problems and be the rescuer – but it’s actually about giving them the power to make those key decisions for themselves.”
Alanna Sorrensen, SU Training’s Delivery Manager, says the new Certificate IV in Chaplaincy is a great way to get the training and qualifications you need to work effectively as a chaplain.
“The course ensures students are properly trained and equipped to provide support as a chaplain, and only takes nine months to complete,” Alanna says.
“Intakes are open all the time, with new cohorts starting every second month throughout the year.
“It’s a great option for people who want to be equipped to make a difference to the next generation.”
If you have a passion for helping young people and want to make a difference, a Cert IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care (CHC42315) may be for you!
Visit training.suqld.org.au to find out more about starting your qualification in Youth Work or Chaplaincy.
Please note: The completion of a qualification with Scripture Union Queensland (RTO 30548) does not guarantee employment in school chaplaincy with Scripture Union Queensland or other school chaplaincy employing authorities.
