Christian Ministry and Training · CMT RPL Guide CERT IV v180326 The CMT Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology consists of: Six (6) Core Units Three (3) Elective Units

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Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology (10433NAT)

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The CMT Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology consists of:

Six (6) Core Units

Three (3) Elective Units In order to be awarded the full qualification you will need to be assessed as competent in all of the above. Your competency can be assessed through evidence you provide for RPL or through the completion of assessment. You can gain RPL for some or all of the Units.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the formal acknowledgment of knowledge and skills obtained through activities such as:

Formal courses and training programs (e.g. at University or other institutions)

Informal courses or training (e.g. a non-accredited program completed in preparation for volunteer work)

Private study (e.g. done for enjoyment via internet)

Employment (e.g. skills and knowledge gained through employment)

Volunteer work (e.g. skills and knowledge gained through volunteer work) The term “RPL” is the term used to include, or be equivalent to “Credit”. You could say that RPL is “credit” given as a result of past studies, and past or current experience.

Some examples of evidence include:

Documents from Past Studies o copies of qualifications you have received and academic transcripts showing exact subjects

or topics and results o actual work you completed for past studies (e.g. essays or assignments)

Workplace Documents produced by you (in paid or voluntary capacity) o training session plans and work programs o learning materials o assessment tools

Audio/Video Recordings o e.g. of you teaching or assessing

Third Party Reports o references from your employers o supervisors reports o student testimonials o peer/colleague testimonials

Any Other Evidence o e.g. Documents from workshops, seminars and conferences

This guide will give you suggestions of what can be submitted for each Unit. But in general terms, RPL can only be given to a person where they have evidence that is:

Valid – the evidence represents and matches the unit’s requirements

Sufficient – the evidence is enough to show that you are competent in all of the requirements of the unit

Authentic – it can be verified that the evidence you have submitted is genuinely your own work, qualifications, experience, etc.

Current – the evidence shows your current ability and how it meets current industry standards


You can apply for RPL for as many Units as you have evidence of competency for.

If you are not able to receive full RPL for a particular Unit because some areas are not addressed by the evidence you provide, you will be advised of what ‘gap’ training and assessment is needed in order for you to complete the Unit.

If you are granted RPL for several Units, then you will be advised of what Units still need to be completed in order for the whole Course or Program to be completed.

Generally, this will depend on how long it takes:

you to gather and provide the evidence,

and how easy it is for the assessor to confirm that the evidence meets the requirements.

The more thoroughly you complete the relevant sections of this RPL Guide, and the more clearly you link the evidence to the relevant Units, the quicker the process.

RPL for the Christian Ministry Units: There will be no charge for RPL for students enrolling in a CMT FreeBibleCollege Program and wanting RPL for the Christian Ministry Subjects. Often, usually, RPL would cost hundreds of dollars up to or even well over $1,000. CMT would invite RPL applicants to considering giving to ChristianUniversityForAustralia.org.au initiative. Please consider donating through our website. RPL for the Elective Units: RPL for the Elective Units require a minimum payment of $400. This fee will apply if:

you have previously completed three Units with another provider and you believe that these Units may be “credited” as Electives

you want to complete Electives with us but believe that you are eligible for RPL for one or more of the Electives we offer in our Elective Unit Pathway

Students wanting to apply for RPL must enroll in all the Units in the Elective Pathway and pay the $400 on enrollment. CMT will then advise the student of how much RPL applies to one or more of the Units and what discount applies because of the RPL, if any. The student will then choose which payment option they want to continue with, or withdraw with no refund of the $400. IE If the student continues after the the RPL Outcome, the options will be:

FastPay (Pay the full balance after being advised of the RPL outcome) EasyPay (Start the $50 per week payments after being advised of the RPL outcome and continue until

the balance is paid) or CustomPay - proceed according to CustomPay arrangement made before enrolling

You can make a general inquiry about RPL at any time. But to formally gain RPL you will need to enrol in the FreeBibleCollege Program or Cert IV in CM & T Course.


1. Use this Guide, filling it in and having the forms in this guide completed where necessary.

2. Send the completed Guide & forms with all other relevant, associated documents to CMT.

3. A CMT representative will do an initial assessment of your submission.

4. You will be given feedback about your submission.

5. You may be asked to provide more documentation or information.

6. You may be invited to participate in a “competency conversation” in which you may be asked to provide information that is specific to the Units of the Course. This may help confirm that you do have the knowledge and skills necessary for RPL to be granted.

7. If you were seeking full RPL for the whole Course, or in a number of Units, you may be asked to complete some tasks from the Course materials you have received in order to fill the “gaps” identified in the assessment process for completion of the full Course or the Units for which you were seeking RPL.

8. Once you have been assessed as competent in all of the units, you will be sent your Australian Government accredited Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology!

The following Forms are provided in this Guide:

RPL UNIT EVIDENCE FORM

RPL SELF ASSESSMENT FORM

RPL COLLEAGUE TESTIMONIAL FORM

RPL SUPERVISOR TESTIMONIAL FORM

RPL EVIDENCE SUMMARY FORM

These forms are designed to give you a structure for providing the required information. If you feel overwhelmed about what is required, you can ask for assistance from your RPL Assessor or other CMT staff. RPL is meant to make it easier for you to gain a qualification, not more difficult or stressful. Please let us help you.

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RPL UNIT EVIDENCE FORM Cert IV in Christian Ministry and Theology (10433NAT)

Name:

Email:

Mobile Phone:

Work Phone (if ok to call):

CMTMIN401A Explore ideas about God in relation to the way we live as Christians (Discussing the Bible)

CMTTHE404A Gain new personal revelation (Gaining an understanding of what the Bible says)

CMTTHE402A Interpret theological data (Explaining the Bible)

CMTMIN402A Communicate theological information (Being able to communicate our understanding of the Bible to others)

CMTTHE401A Discuss the nature of the Bible and present day Christian life and practice (Applying what the Bible says to how we live as

Christians)

CMTTHE403A Investigate information within a theological theme or issue (Exploring topics addressed in the Bible)

ON THIS PAGE (ABOVE) YOU NEED TO INDICATE THE UNITS FOR WHICH YOU SEEK RPL. THEN, PLEASE CONTINUE BELOW.


Unit Code & Name Unit Description Evidence of the following to be collected:

RPL Assessor to tick () any of that apply and

supply with your RPL Application.

Evidence that you can provide:

RPL Applicant to tick () any of that apply and supply with

your RPL Application.

CMTMIN401A

Explores ideas about God

in relation to the way we

live as Christians

The unit covers the

development of

relationships

between our

theological

understanding and

opinions and the

realities of Christian

living.

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of Christian practices

Knowledge of themes within theological material

Knowledge of theological beliefs and their application to ethics/morality

Knowledge of contemporary ethics and social issues

Ability to:

Collect and prepare information for appropriate use in a given setting (e.g. sermon/lesson preparation and delivery)

Use resources for theological research

Ability to identify relationships between theology and ethics

Communication skills to discuss ethics/morality and their implications

Preaching/Teaching/ or other notes, sermons or documentation that you have produced for use within a ministry setting which demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills.

Relevant qualifications

References from employment

Colleague Testimonial Form

Supervisor Testimonial Form

Other (please list below):

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CMT Assessor – The evidence provided is:

Valid Sufficient Authentic Reliable

Assessor Comments are attached (please tick if attached), or as follows:








CMTTHE404A

Gains new personal

revelation

This Unit covers the skill of using gathered information and opinion to formulate new theological understanding and questions.

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of theology, including theological beliefs and relevant contexts.

Differences in theological opinion of other groups/individuals

Knowledge of theological language

Ability to:

Reflect critically on one’s own views and those of others.

Collect and prepare information for use in a given setting (e.g. sermon/lesson preparation and delivery).

Use resources for theological research.







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CMTTHE402A

Interpret theological data

This Unit covers how information from a range of theological sources are interpreted and explained.

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of theology, including

theological beliefs and contexts.

Knowledge of Scriptural texts (Old and New

Testaments).

Awareness of aids to Scriptural research.

Awareness of basic theological

interpretative methods.

Ability to:

Ability to: Discuss information from

different perspectives.

Collect and prepare information for use in a

given setting (e.g. sermon/lesson

preparation and delivery).

Use resources for theological research.

Reflect critically upon views and beliefs.







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CMTMIN402A

Communicate theological

information

This Unit covers the

ability to

communicate

theological

information in some

depth using

ordinary, everyday

language.

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of theological beliefs and

application

Knowledge of communication styles

Awareness of the sources of authority for own organisation

Ability to:

Collect and prepare information for use in a given setting (e.g. sermon/lesson preparation and delivery)


Communicate clearly to a specific audience







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CMTTHE401A

Discuss the nature of the

Bible and present day

Christian life and practice

This unit covers the understanding of our Theological basis as Christians.

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of theology, including

theological beliefs and relevant contexts

Differences in theological opinion of groups

with other views

Working knowledge of basic aids to

Scriptural research

Knowledge of theological language

Ability to:

Identify theological views and views of

other groups

Communicate in a non-judgemental manner


given setting (e.g. sermon/lesson

preparation and delivery)








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CMTTHE403A

Investigate information

within a theological theme

or issue

This unit relates to

the skill of using

available sources of

information to

develop an

understanding of a

theological theme or

issue.

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of contexts and themes within

theological material

Differences in theological opinion of other

groups/individuals

Awareness of aids to Scriptural research

Awareness of theological interpretative

methods

Ability to:


given ministry (e.g. sermon/lesson

preparation and delivery)

Read sources critically

Synthesise information








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ELECTIVE UNITS Three Elective Units are required for completion of the Course. Use the space below to list the Units for which you are seeking RPL (or “credit”).

Elective Units for which RPL is sought:


YOU MAY CHOOSE TO USE THE FOLLOWING SPACE TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT MATCHES AN ELECTIVE UNIT:

Evidence Provided: Use the documents for providing evidence for core units as a guide for the type of evidence you could provide for RPL for the elective unit you choose.


RPL SELF ASSESSMENT FORM FOR CM UNITS Cert IV in Christian Ministry and Theology (10433NAT)

Task I have performed these tasks ()

Often Sometimes Never

Discuss the nature of the Bible and present day Christian life and practice

Interpret theological data

Investigate information within a theological theme or issue

Gain new personal theological revelation/understanding

Explore ideas about God in relation to the way we live as

Christians

Communicate theological information

Develop resources for use within a ministry or church

setting

Teach within a ministry or church setting

Teach biblical or theological lessons within another setting

(e.g., a school, youth centre, or outreach program)

I verify that I have responded honestly and accurately to the best of my ability:

Candidate Name:_________________________________________________________

Candidate Signature:____________________________________ Date:______________


RPL COLLEAGUE TESTIMONIAL FORM Cert IV in Christian Ministry and Theology (10433NAT)

To whom it may concern: The person named below is applying for Recognition of Prior Learning for the CMT Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology. Your testimonial may assist them (the RPL Candidate) in providing evidence to us that relates to this qualification. You may be currently working with the candidate, or this may have occurred in the past.

Name of RPL Candidate:________________________________________________________

Name of Colleague:____________________________________________________________

Email Address:________________________________________________________________

Phone Number(s):_____________________________________________________________

Organisation in which the colleague worked with the candidate:

Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Website:____________________________________________________________________

Period(s) of time that the candidate worked with the colleague (approximate dates):

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Colleague’s role / job title / position in the organisation while working with the candidate:

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Christian Ministry qualifications and experience of colleague (please write below or provide resume):

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COLLEAGUE TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING WITH RESPECT TO THE CANDIDATE:

I verify that this candidate (please tick if applicable):

has a basic knowledge of Christian traditions

has a basic knowledge of historical theology, including;

development of theological beliefs

development of timelines and contexts

development of doctrinal differences

and, differences in theological opinion of a range of Christian denominations.

has a basic knowledge of the Old Testament

has a basic knowledge of the New Testament

is aware of basic aids to Scriptural research

is aware of the theological beliefs and language of a range of groups/denominations

has the ability to collect and analyse information for appropriate use in a ministry setting

Please write any further comments about the candidate’s knowledge and ability in Christian ministry and theology and provide it to the

candidate as another document or email it directly to us at [email protected] Thank you for assisting this person with their application process.

mailto:[email protected]


RPL SUPERVISOR TESTIMONIAL FORM Cert IV in Christian Ministry and Theology (10433NAT)

To whom it may concern: The person named below is applying for Recognition of Prior Learning for the CMT Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology. Your testimonial may assist them (the RPL Candidate) in providing evidence to us that relates to this qualification. You may be currently working with the candidate, or this may have occurred in the past.

Name of RPL Candidate:________________________________________________________

Name of Supervisor:___________________________________________________________

Email Address:________________________________________________________________

Phone Number(s):_____________________________________________________________

Organisation in which the supervisor worked with the candidate:

Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Website:____________________________________________________________________

Period(s) of time that the supervisor worked with the colleague (approximate dates):

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Supervisor’s role / job title / position in the organisation while working with the candidate:

____________________________________________________________________________

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Christian Ministry qualifications and experience of supervisor (please write below or provide resume):

____________________________________________________________________________


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SUPERVISOR TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING WITH RESPECT TO THE CANDIDATE:

I verify that this candidate (please tick if applicable):

has a basic knowledge of Christian traditions

has a basic knowledge of historical theology, including;

development of theological beliefs

development of timelines and contexts

development of doctrinal differences

and, differences in theological opinion of a range of Christian denominations.

has a basic knowledge of the Old Testament

has a basic knowledge of the New Testament

is aware of basic aids to Scriptural research

is aware of the theological beliefs and language of a range of groups/denominations

has the ability to collect and analyse information for appropriate use in a ministry setting

Please write any further comments about the candidate’s knowledge and ability in Christian ministry and theology and provide it to the

candidate as another document or email it directly to us at [email protected] Thank you for assisting this person with their application process.

mailto:[email protected]


RPL EVIDENCE SUMMARY FORM Cert IV in Christian Ministry and Theology (10433NAT)

You can use the following table to summarise the evidence you are providing.

Note – please provide copies of originals as documents supplied will not be returned.

Name:_______________________________________________________________

Evidence

Tick the items you have provided

Year(s) completed or applicable

Unit(s) of the CM&T course to which this evidence applies

Past Studies

Copies of qualifications

Academic transcripts showing exact subjects or topics and results

Actual work completed for past studies (e.g. essays or assignments)

Other:

Workplace Documents (produced in paid or voluntary capacity):

Training session/lesson plans and work programs

Learning resources

Student assessment


Evidence




Other:

Audio/Video Recordings

Of your teaching or assessing

Other:

Third Party Reports

References from employers

Colleague Testimonial

Supervisor Testimonial

Letters of thanks from satisfied students

Other:

Any Other Evidence

For example: Documents from workshops, seminars and conferences

For example: Industry awards

For example: Membership of relevant professional associations


Evidence




Use as many additional pages as necessary.