Course Outlines
Sunset Coast Leadership College offers a Certificate IV in Practical Leadership and Diploma of
Practical Leadership accredited under the Training & Skills Development Act 2003. All courses are designed for flexible delivery and may be completed at full time or part time study loads. The table below indicates the expected course durations at a full time study load.
| Course Name | National Course Code | Total Contract Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
Certificate IV in Christian Ministry |
40541SA |
550 - 720 hrs |
|
Diploma of Christian Ministry |
40543SA |
1,140 - 1,460 hrs |
Diploma hours include nested Certificate IV in Practical Leadership hours.
Certificate IV in Christian Ministry
The Certificate IV in Practical Leadership provides an understanding of essential Biblical truths and develops leadership skills through practical ministry experiences. To complete this certificate you will undertake all core units/modules and the following elective units/modules below.
Core units/modules
| Unit/Module Number | Unit/Module Name | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CMBT401 | Old Testament Survey | 40 hrs |
| CMBT402 | New Testament Survey | 40 hrs |
| CMBT405 | Romans | 20 hrs |
| CMBT406 | Ephesians | 20 hrs |
| CMBT407 | The Doctrine of the Bible | 10 hrs |
| CMBT408 | The Doctrines of God and Man | 10 hrs |
| CMBT409 | The Doctrine of Salvation | 10 hrs |
| CMML401 | Homiletics | 10 hrs |
| CMPD401 | Spirituality 1 | 20 hrs |
| CMSS401 | Bible Study Methods | 20 hrs |
| BSBCMN402A | Develop work priorities | 40 hrs |
| BSBFLM412A | Promote team effectiveness | 50 hrs |
| CHCCHILD1C | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm | 15 hrs |
| CHCOHS201A | Follow OHS procedures | 20 hrs |
| CUSGEN05B | Make presentations | 34 hrs |
| SRSCOP011B | Develop an integrated time management plan | 10 hrs |
| SRSCOP014B | Prepare to study | 5 hrs |
Elective units/modules
| Unit/Module Number | Unit/Module Name | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CMML407 | Provide pastoral care in a church or Christian organisation | 80 hrs |
| CMML408 | Participate in evangelistic activities | 60 hrs |
| CMML410 | Children's Ministry in the church |
10 hrs |
| BSBATSIL410A | Manage Stress | 30 hrs |
| BSBCMN419A | Manage projects | 60 hrs |
| CHCADMIN5C | Work within the administrative protocols of the organisation | 30 hrs |
Diploma of Christian Ministry
The Diploma of Christian Ministry provides deeper understanding of Biblical truths and develops higher leadership skills through practical ministry experiences in which you will be responsible for leading and managing others. To complete this Diploma you will undertake all core units/modules and the following elective units/modules below.
Core units/modules
| Unit/Module Number | Unit/Module Name | Nominal hours |
|---|---|---|
| CMBT505 | 1 Corinthians | 20 hrs |
| CMBT507 | The Pastoral Epistles | 20 hrs |
| CMML501 | Principles of Public Speaking | 40 hrs |
| CMML502 | Christian Leadership Development | 10 hrs |
| CMML503 | Interpersonal Leadership | 20 hrs |
| CMPD501 | Spirituality 2 | 10 hrs |
| CMPD502 | Personal Development 2 | 20 hrs |
| CMPD503 | Life Principles 2 | 20 hrs |
| CMSS501 | Biblical Exegesis | 20 hrs |
| BSBFLM501B | Manage personal work priorities and professional development | 50 hrs |
| BSBFLM512A | Ensure team effectiveness | 70 hrs |
Elective units/modules
| Unit/Module Number | Unit/Module Name | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CMML506 | Communicate the Christian message in a range of settings within a church or Christian organisation | 40 hrs |
| CMML507 | Provide and manage pastoral care in a church or Christian organisation | 80 hrs |
| CMML508 | Participate in and manage evangelistic activities | 60 hrs |
| CHCCSL302A | Facilitate the counselling relationship | 60 hrs |
| CHCORG25B | Recruit and co-ordinate volunteers | 100 hrs |
| CHCORG27A | Provide mentoring support to colleagues | 30 hrs |
| CHCORG28A | Reflect and improve upon professional practice | 50 hrs |
