Certificate IV in Bereavement Support
Apply now – Last Intake of the year – June 2019
The Certificate IV in Bereavement Support is a national accredited online course developed by The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement (ACGB), the largest provider of grief and bereavement education in Australia.
Certificate structure
11 core units over 12 months 100% online
7 Imported unit from existing Training Packages
4 Accredited enterprise units
Practical Assessments
Entry Requirements
Education
Minimum a Certificate III level qualification in community services or a related field.
Work
Have a job role in providing bereavement and loss support or have access to a workplace. Volunteers are welcome to apply!
English Proficiency
Meet ACGB English language requirements by taking our test. We will send you the test when you apply.
What you will learn
- How to provide effective bereavement support
- Application of theoretical frameworks of loss, grief and bereavement
- Identify various types of bereavement and loss
- Recognise the impact of loss and bereavement
- Communicate effectively, empathic listening and non-verbal communication skills to provide support to people experiencing bereavement and loss
- How to provide culturally sensitive bereavement support
- Understand the needs of special groups
- Capacity building and quality management for real workplace environments
Degree Structure Details
| NATIONAL CODE |
TITLE |
CORE / ELECTIVE |
|
| CHCAC318B |
Work effectively with older people |
Core |
|
| SIFXIND003 |
Deal with grief responses |
Core |
|
| CHCCOM504B |
Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication |
Core |
|
| CHCCS426B |
Provide support and care relating to loss and grief |
Core |
|
| CHCCSL501A |
Work within a structured counselling framework |
Core |
|
| BSBWOR501B |
Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
Core |
|
| CHCORG423C |
Maintain quality service delivery |
Core |
|
| VU21612 |
Apply theoretical principles of grief and loss |
Core |
|
| VU21613 |
Provide support for grief and loss across lifespan and among special populations |
Core |
|
| VU21614 |
Apply grief and loss support strategies |
Core |
|
| VU21615 |
Respond holistically to grief and loss in aged and palliative care settings |
Core |
|
Credit Transfer or RPL
Students who have previously completed any of the units imported from existing training packages can apply for credit transfer and be exempt from having to undertake those units.
Students with significant industry or workplace experience are encouraged to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
If you are interested in further information, please email courses@grief.org.au
Price
Deposit to secure place $410
Payment Plan $290 over 11 months
Total cost $3,600
Call us now for more information on 1800 642 066 or email courses@grief.org.au