The Certificate III in Theology and Ministry provides a culturally sensitive foundation for leadership and work within Indigenous communities with a balance of studies and practice in the areas of: Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Personal and Community Development. We believe that our holistic approach develops people with confidence to undertake informed leadership in their communities, whether through employment or as catalysts for change within community life in general.
The Certificate IV in Theology & Ministry widens opportunities for employment within particular communities, including a preparation for the Diploma level.
The Diploma in Theology & Ministry program is the first step in higher level studies and prepares students for a range of fulltime leadership roles.
Employment may include: Priest/Minister/Pastor; Pastoral Worker; Support Youth Worker; Community Resource Centre worker; Organisation Committee Member; Church Leader; Elder; Council Member; Lay Minister; Teacher Assistant in religious education.
Please note: Each denomination church have their own requirements for appointments and ordination, Wontulp-Bi-Buya College has no input into the candidates for ordination.
Please also note: New students should begin with enrolment into Certificate III courses unless they have prior approval from the principal as each course has been strategically created to build upon the following certificate levels.
The Certificate III in Addictions Management and Community and Development is a nationally accredited course, which aims to develop within students a facilitating style of leadership that draws people to act together in organisations and in processes of self-determination. This course also helps create a knowledge base that is culturally and wholistically sensitive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Through culturally appropriate training, students gain foundational skills in assisting changing patterns of alcohol and other addictions and foundations in analysing the development of community enterprises or projects. Upon completing this course, graduates will be able to act as role models within their communities and strengthening actions, advocacy and employment opportunities in some of the following:
Enrol into the Cert III Addictions Management & Community Development
Students under the state of Queensland may require a Blue Card and specific vaccination status, while students from other states and territories will have to look to their state’s and territories’ requirements in working under their local healthcare system and Child Safety (working with children) requirements. Please check with your local organisation or employer for further details prior to enrolling.
The IMH course is designed to teach culturally appropriate valuable knowledge and applied skills in the field of Indigenous mental health and substance abuse, care support, healing and treatment. Students apply the knowledge and skills firstly in their own lives to deal with personal issues they are confronted with therefore benefit through ‘personal healing’ and become role models and are empowered to work with their families and friends also work within their community as team player to find local solutions to deal with increased mental ill-health and substance abuse issues that are confronting most Indigenous communities today.
This course empowers students to act as role models and change agents within their own community. It gives the student Industry skills and knowledge in the Addiction field and Indigenous Mental Health field so they are employment ready and can apply for employment opportunities in the following areas of employment:
Enrol into Cert IV Indigenous Mental Health Course
This course requires students to complete Work Placements hrs of minimum two weeks as part of their assessment. Students under the state of Queensland may require a Blue Card and specific vaccination status, while students from other states and territories will have to look to their state’s and territories’ requirements in working under their local healthcare system and Child Safety (working with children) requirements. Please check with your local organisation or employer for further details prior to enrolling.
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