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Table of Contents Topic Page No. Introduction... 3 Our partnership with the Australian College of Ministries... 3 Our Mission... 3 Flowchart of Organisational Structure... 4 Core Values... 4 Governance of the College... 5 Course Structure... 5 Leadership Training... 6 Theology Training... 7 Procedures for Theology and Leadership Sessions... 8 Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology (30772QLD)... 10 Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology (30773QLD)... 12 Fees... 14 Administration... 17 Orientation... 17 Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer... 17 Lecturers... 18 Textbooks... 18 Training Website... 18 Photocopying/Copyright... 18 Expectations for Venues Utilising CRC Training Materials... 19 Workplace Health and Safety... 20 Assessment... 21 Access and Equity... 21 Literacy and Numeracy... 22 Assignments... 22 Academic Dishonesty... 23 Termination of Tuition... 24 Attendance... 25 Grievances and Appeals... 25 Extension of Time... 25 Submission of Assessable Work in 2014... 26 Deferment / Withdrawal... 26 Appendix 1: Student Application Form... 27 Appendix 2: Document Masters... 37 Appendix 3: Privacy Policy... 41 Appendix 4: Assignment & Style Procedures... 42 Appendix 5: Access and Equity Policy... 49 Appendix 6: Grievance Policy... 50 Appendix 7: Continuous Improvement Procedure... 53 Appendix 8: Resource Management Procedure... 54 Appendix 9: Student Record Management Process... 55 Appendix 10: Learning Support Procedure... 56 Appendix 11: Legal Requirements Procedure... 57 Appendix 12: Workplace Health and Safety Policy... 58 Appendix 13: Recognition of Prior Learning Policy... 59 Appendix 14: Recognition of Prior Learning Flowchart... 60 Appendix 15: Code of Practice... 61 Appendix 16: Local Church Licence Agreement... 63 Appendix 17: Local Church Leader Details... 65 Appendix 18: Live Leadership Course Coordinator Details... 66 Appendix 19: Staff Induction Checklist... 67 Appendix 20: Student Feedback Form 68 CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 2

CRC College of Ministry 2014 Handbook Welcome to the CRC College of Ministry for 2014. We trust that your experience of all aspects of your training will exceed all your expectations. This handbook has been compiled to clarify the privileges and responsibilities of everyone connected with the College, and to outline what is required to complete a course of study. Any changes to this handbook will be advised in writing, but it will generally only be updated annually. Although courses and fees are the same in all states, specific delivery arrangements may differ. Details may be obtained from the training coordinator in your state. The application form for 2014 studies is located in Appendix 1 of this handbook. State Contact Person Victoria Amanda Deed PO Box 198, Endeavour Hills VIC 3802 crctraining@secc.org.au ph (03) 9700 2314 South Australia Ps David Bland 185 Frederick Road, Seaton SA 5023 davidb@familycentre.org.au ph (08) 8356 6999 New South Wales Ps Rodney Bortolin PO Box 946, Griffith NSW 2680 rodney@lifesourcechurch.org.au ph (02) 6964 9953 Tasmania Ps Greg Jones PO Box 889, Burnie, TAS 7320 glhljones@bigpond.com ph (03) 64319190 We pray that God richly blesses all students in their studies and that all students, staff, coaching ministers and local churches will thrive in their desire to grow the Kingdom of God as a result of engaging with the training that the College provides. Our Partnership with the Australian College of Ministries In order to offer its nationally accredited courses, the CRC College of Ministry is reliant upon a partnership with the Australian College of Ministries (ACOM). ACOM is a registered private coordinator of government-accredited courses (RTO #90965) and a member college of the Sydney College of Divinity (see www.acom.edu.au for further details). It trains ministers and leaders Australia wide and is the registered training organisation (RTO) responsible for the approval and registration of the Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology(10433NAT) and the Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology(10434NAT) offered by the CRC College of Ministry under the regulation of the Australian Skills Quality Authority. Our Mission To produce Christ-following disciples who will create churches and change worlds. CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 3

Flowchart of Operational Structure Core Values Training at the CRC College of Ministry is based upon the following values. BIBLICALLY BASED We believe that the Bible, correctly interpreted in its historical context, is the authoritative word of God. As such, it informs all of our theological beliefs and ministry practices. Our aim is that students become thoroughly grounded in the knowledge and application of the timeless truths and principles of God's Word. 2 Timothy 2:15; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 INTENSELY PRACTICAL We partner with churches in equipping leaders for effective hands-on ministry that is both outwardly fruitful and personally fulfilling. Our aim is, not only to impart knowledge, but also to give students the best possible practical training in a learning environment that promotes fruitfulness in ministry. Ephesians 4:7-13; 2 Timothy 2:1-3 CHARACTER TRANSFORMING We believe that ministry training is about developing a strong discipleship and mentoring emphasis that produces both genuine humility and personal holiness in the student. Our aim is to produce men and women of Christ-like character who will be known for both their Christian stability and integrity. Matthew 5:16; Matthew 10:37-39 SPIRITUALLY INSPIRING We encourage increased emphasis on the spiritual life through a growing intimacy with, and yieldedness to, the person of the Holy Spirit. Our aim is to instruct men and women on how to move in the dimension of the supernatural power of God and become proficient in operating the gracious gifts of the Holy Spirit in various ministry contexts. Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 4

LIFE-LONG LEARNING We recognise that no training program can cover everything, and that God will continue to develop, shape and grow our ministries throughout our lifetime. Our aim, then, is to impart to our students the value of lifelong learning - to seek continuous improvement in personal and ministry skills and to develop good habits of reading, research and self-development. 1 Timothy 4:12-16; 2 Corinthians 8:7 LOCAL CHURCH FOCUSED It is important to ensure that all students are working in harmony with their home church or in a church endorsed by their Pastor. Our aim is to have every student actively involved in at least one ministry within their local church and to be discipled and mentored by their Pastor during their College experience. Acts 2:42; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Peter 5:5 VALUES INCULCATING We wholeheartedly endorse and promote the core values and unique ideology of the CRC Churches International. Our aim is to impact our students with the heartbeat and spiritual vision of the CRC Churches International by exposing them to our movement's Ascension Ministry gifts, key leaders, and recognised spiritual fathers and mothers. Ephesians 4:11-12; Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-20 Governance of the College The CRC College of Ministry is the training arm of the CRC Churches International and is administered in each State under the auspices of the relevant State Executive, but overseen by a National Training Team. The College is responsible for setting the visionary directions, designing the curriculum, selecting the lecturers and trainers and running the day-to-day affairs of the training programs. The College endeavours to maintain all aspects of its operations to the highest moral, biblical and administrative standards. Accordingly, a Code of Practice is issued to all students (see Appendix 15 of this handbook). Course Structure The CRC College of Ministry offers an accredited Certificate IV course and Diploma course. These draw on material presented in two unaccredited CRC courses which may be taken in isolation with minimal assessment. These are DVD/mp4-based (online) training in biblical and leadership studies. Theology Course plus assessment and coaching Leadership Course Basic courses for any church-based leader Usual requirement for a CRC Trainee Minister Certificate IV course Diploma course plus assessment & coaching * Contact CRC credential team regarding specific circumstances CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 5

Leadership Training (unaccredited - CRC certificate) Eight topics packaged as five units, as follows (including the Certificate IV course codes). UNIT TOPIC DESCRIPTION Evangelism and Follow-up (CMTMIN402A) Evangelism and Follow-up Defining Evangelism and the Evangelist; Leading a Person to Christ; Praying for Salvation; Following up New Christians; Leading a Person to Water Baptism; Leading a Person to the Baptism in the Holy Spirit Public Speaking (CHCCOM403A) Public Speaking Using Your Gifts (CMTMIN401A) Every Believer Ministry Communication; Leading Bible Studies; Communion Talks; Leading a Meeting; Praise and Worship; Worship Leading; and Preaching The Structure and Function of the Local Church; The Ministries of Every Christian; Specialised Ministries and Gifts Moving in the Holy Spirit The Nature and Operation of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit; How the Holy Spirit communicates with Christians; The Task of the Ascension Gift Prophet Leadership (CHCCD509C) Leading Yourself (Personal Management) Leading Others (Leadership Principles) Discipleship (CHCGROUP403D) People Helping Small Group Dynamics Managing Ourselves; Managing our Finance; Managing our Time; Managing Conflict The Need for Godly Leadership; Aspiring to Leadership; The Leader s Walk with God; The Characteristics of Godly Leaders; Developing Good Leadership Skills Theology of Helping People; The Support that a Leader Can Provide; Practical Approaches to Helping People; Problems in Groups; Specific Needs. The Nature of a Christian Small Group; Keys to Healthy Small Groups; Building Relationships; The Group Leader and Shepherding; Small Group Leadership. CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 6

Theology Training (unaccredited - CRC certificate) (Includes Certificate IV course codes) UNIT TOPIC NO. 45 MINUTE SESSIONS LECTURER CHRISTIAN BELIEF (CMTTHE403A) Basic Doctrine 6 Kim Jaeger The Godhead 4 Mark Walker Holy Spirit Doctrine 6 Ken Chant Theology of Missions 4 Norm Reed, Sarita Gallagher Faith Dynamics 6 Tony Smits Bible Typology 4 Rob Nyhuis Christology 6 Ken Chant Apologetics 4 Rob Nyhuis NEW TESTAMENT INTRODUCTION (CMTTHE402A) Authority and Authenticity of the Bible 2 David Wright Gospel of John 4 Mark Walker NT Survey 4 Ian Miller NT Church Acts 6 Bill Vasilakis NT Church, Part 2 4 Bill Vasilakis New Creation Realities 6 Tony Smits Romans 6 Bill Vasilakis Synoptic Gospels 2 Mark Walker OLD TESTAMENT INTRODUCTION (CMTTHE404A) Authority and Authenticity of the Bible 2 David Wright Bible Prophecy (Eschatology) 4 Barry Chant Genesis 4 Kim Jaeger OT Survey 6 Ian Miller Exodus & Beyond 4 Graham Holman Psalms, Praise & Worship in OT 4 Mark Walker Wisdom Literature (Proverbs, Song Sol) 2 Mark Walker, Barry Silverback Old Testament Prophets 6 Rob Nyhuis CHURCH HISTORY (CMTTHE401A) Church History 6 Rob Nyhuis Origin & History of the CRC to 1977 6 Barry Chant History of the CRC, 1977 to now 4 Bill Vasilakis CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 7

Procedure for Theology and Leadership Sessions 1. Selecting leader(s). In some instances a pastor may want to lead the group, especially in its initial stages, but most will probably want to appoint one or more leaders. Leaders will be responsible to: - lead the group in prayer/worship - keep the group on track and on time - encourage timely completion of assessment (basic or advanced) - keep an attendance sheet - collect and forward fees, assessments and attendances - oversee required printing - facilitate appropriate discussion - be familiar with all College policies and procedures - access on-line materials where required from the CRC website (using any discs as a back-up) - return discs/notes when no longer required ($10 replacement costs if needed) 2. Advise the college of the intention to host a group. A completed Local Church Licence Agreement (Appendix 16) and the Church Leader s Details Form (Appendices 17 and/or 18) will be sent to the state training office. This establishes a working relationship with the College, and allows the College to start preparing DVDs (if required), plus notes, and to initiate correspondence and filing systems and to send advertising materials. Time must be allowed for start-up since there is paperwork to be done. Students need to prepare financially to pay fees up front, arrange child-minding if applicable, etc. 3. Advertise the course Advertising should include who to contact (usually the group leader) for more information or for a Student Application Form. Application forms can be printed from Appendix 1 of this handbook or from the CRC website at www.crcchurches.org via the online training tab. 4. Collect application forms from potential participants. The minister signs* the application forms and relevant documents are attached. These are sent to the state training office with an application fee and form for each student. It is important that all students be enrolled with the college so that records of their attendance, work for assessment and payment of fees will lead to them receiving the right certificates. *The minister would consider carefully before signing, not only whether the applicant has the required Christian maturity, but if the level of study for which they ve applied is appropriate for their situation. CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 8

5. Getting started Before the start date, the State Training Office will liaise with the church regarding the provision of materials, class arrangements and relevant record keeping. Most students will study online, but discs are supplied at a cost of $10 per item, and this is also the replacement cost per disc. (Larger centres may opt to receive one complete set of discs for back-up purposes via the state training office). The first session supplied for enrolling students will be accompanied by files with all the paperwork for the unit (for printing out) including: Notes and tests for each subject. Each student needs a copy. Extra detailed notes which may be helpful for student s wanting more knowledge and/or for those studying at a Certificate IV level. (The State Training Office may be contacted in order to request a password for downloading relevant documents from the CRC website at www.crcchurches.org ) Please note that, ordinarily, students will be contacted by the State Training Office to confirm enrolment and to answer initial queries but the onus remains on students to proactively contact this office in relation to all matters related to their study. Formal orientation will therefore involve reading and abiding by the terms of this handbook (as also indicated in the student application form in Appendix 1). Deferrals or withdrawals should be processed using the appropriate form in Appendix 2. If a student defers, they may continue again at some later stage. Note that Withdrawals must go on their record. These forms must be sent to the State Training Office as a matter of urgency. 6. Fees and Assessment For Leadership sessions at the unaccredited level, a non-refundable $50 enrolment fee must be submitted with the Student Application form (in Appendix 1). A $50 fee is then payable for each of the eight leadership topics. For Theology classes at the unaccredited level a non-refundable $50 enrolment fee must be submitted with the Student Application Form (in Appendix 1). The per-unit cost of the Theology Course is $150. Full payment of these fees by the church/individual to the state office is expected within three months, irrespective of whether sessions are missed. No further units may be undertaken and no assessment will be marked until payment is up to date. Failure to maintain payment or submit work will result in termination of enrolment. Students will not be issued with certificates unless a 75% overall attendance has been maintained and reported by the group leader to the State Training Office, all work has been satisfactorily submitted, and all fees paid. For those studying in church-based groups, the fees will normally be collected by the group leader and forwarded to the college by the end of the unit being studied. The local church or individual will be invoiced for units as they are commenced. Further payment details may be obtained from the state training office (see page 3 for contact details). CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 9

For unaccredited assessments, work must be submitted to the local course facilitator (if applicable) within two weeks of the day of the relevant seminar if it is to be accepted for assessment. Work must be received by the state training office no later than four weeks after the seminar date. A late fee of $50 per topic payable to CRC College of Ministry applies beyond this time. The host church / local course facilitator will therefore be expected to forward fees and student work to the state office no later than FOUR WEEKS after each seminar is held. Work submitted after that date will not normally be assessed without payment of a late fee unless the local course facilitator gains office training office approval for an extension of time. Students may not submit work beyond 14 th November and will not be issued with certificates unless topics have been satisfactorily completed and work will also not be assessed if payments are not up to date. Certificate IV in Christian Ministry & Theology (10433NAT) This Certificate IV uses the same material as the CRC s Theology and Leadership courses (see above) and is offered under the auspices of ACOM (RTO #90965). As noted above, although these courses may be completed without accreditation so as to receive a CRC certificate, they can contribute to the Certificate IV with relevant coaching & assessment: CORE UNITS UNIT CMTTHE401A CMTTHE402A CMTTHE403A CMTTHE404A CMTMIN401A CMTMIN402A SUBJECT NAME Church History (see page 7 for details) Introduction to the Old Testament (see page 7 for details) Introduction to Christian Belief (see page 7 for details) Introduction to the New Testament (see page 7 for details) Using Your Gifts Every Believer Ministry The Structure and Function of the Local Church; The Ministries of Every Christian; Specialised Ministries and Gifts Moving in the Holy Spirit The Nature and Operation of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit; How the Holy Spirit communicates with Christians; The Task of the Ascension Gift Prophet Evangelism & Follow Up Defining Evangelism and the Evangelist; Leading a Person to Christ; Praying for Salvation; Following up New Christians; Leading a Person to Water Baptism; Leading a Person to the Baptism in the Holy Spirit CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 10

ELECTIVE UNITS UNIT SUBJECT NAME STATUS CHCCD509C Leadership Leading yourself (Personal Management) Managing Ourselves; Managing our Finance; Managing our Time; Managing Conflict Leading Others (Leadership Principles) The Need for Godly Leadership; Aspiring to Leadership; The Leader s Walk with God; The Characteristics of Godly Leaders; Developing Good Leadership Skills CHCCOM403A Public Speaking Communication; Leading Bible Studies; Communion Talks; Leading a Meeting; Praise and Worship; Worship Leading; and Preaching CHCGROUP403D Discipleship People Helping Theology of Helping People; The Support that a Leader Can Provide; Practical Approaches to Helping People; Problems in Groups; Specific Needs. Small Group Dynamics The Nature of a Christian Small Group; Keys to Healthy Small Groups; Building Relationships; The Group Leader and Shepherding; Small Group Leadership. Note, that the basic assessment done in the unaccredited courses is replaced in the official Certificate IV or Diploma courses which contain their own assessment tasks for each unit of study. Also, in some cases, units of study may comprise more than one leadership topic in the interests of minimising students overall assessment workload. Most students will either complete this program on a one-night-per-week basis in their local church over three years, but may do it in two years by using online training for the Theology sessions along with live Leadership Seminar sessions. Students opting to complete the Certificate IV as a one-year intensive in order to gain Austudy must be aware of the need to coordinate assessment carefully with their coach, given that course sessions plus assessment will not always represent the same workload for each unit. All studies must be completed in conjunction with a coaching component via an appointed coach. Coaches are required to sign the student s Unit Submission Face Sheet for each unit of study (see Appendix 2) to say that the student has: watched and/or attended the required training sessions; discussed the unit content and related skill development in question; and completed their own work without omission or plagiarism. Coaches serve a vital role in the nomination of candidates for ministry credentials and are ultimately essential to the recommendation of a student for any ministry credential. Assessment of student work will merely certify that competencies for ministry credentials CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 11

have been addressed, but only the coach can deem that they have been met. Coaches are responsible for implementing practical assessments within churches. Please note that, ordinarily, students will be contacted by the State Training Office to confirm enrolment and to answer initial queries but the onus remains on students to proactively contact this office in relation to all matters related to their study. Formal orientation will therefore involve reading and abiding by the terms of this handbook (as also indicated in the student application form in Appendix 1). Deferrals or withdrawals should be processed using the appropriate form in Appendix 2. If a student defers, they may continue again at some later stage. Note that Withdrawals must go on their record. These forms must be sent to the State Training Office as a matter of urgency. Therefore, any candidate completing the Certificate IV (incorporating the CRC s Trainee Minister s Competencies) would ordinarily have completed the formal training required for a Trainee Minister s Credential. However, a student s coach must make the final determination regarding competence and may request the completion of supplementary work tasks. In addition to the above units, and the completion of all accompanying coursework, students must maintain a minimum attendance of 75% in each individual unit (and therefore overall). The Certificate IV is issued by the CRC College of Ministry in conjunction with our RTO as a nationally recognised qualification within the Australian Qualifications Framework. Diploma of Christian Ministry & Theology (10434NAT) The Certificate IV course offers students a thorough foundation for entering the Diploma course, and although completion of the Certificate IV course is no longer a requirement for admission to the Diploma course, it is a foundational requirement of CRC Churches for the purpose of achieving CRC Ministry Credentials. Students should note that they may also be required to do extra study for the purpose of achieving a CRC Ministry Credential if undertaking any of the relevant studies via other providers and will be required to prove equivalence in their credential application process. The Diploma course is a thoroughly practical ministry program and is completed under the auspices of ACOM (RTO #90965). Students wishing to claim credit for prior learning, for qualifications completed with other institutions, must complete the Application for Recognition of Prior Learning package. Students may opt to complete Ministry units for professional/personal development purposes, but would not normally be considered for a CRC Churches International Minister s Credential without having completed either the full Diploma or an approved equivalent following completion of the Certificate IV studies. The Diploma is awarded only to students who have completed all Diploma units listed below. The Diploma comprises of ten units in total, each of the core units is up to 85 hrs. work. The first seven units may run as Ministry Intensive Seminars, but all sessions are also CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 12

available online (see Course Coordinator and/or promotional materials for the specific details or for a DVD option). These are as follows and contain the relevant Diploma unit codes. CORE UNITS UNIT CODE CMTMIN501A CMTTHE503A CMTTHE504A CMTTHE502A CMTTHE501A CMTMIN502A SUBJECT NAME AND DESCRIPTION Church Management Part B Vision and Values of the CRC; Insurance Issues; Legal Issues; Financial Issues; Organisational Issues; Staff Issues; Ministerial Ethics; and the Credential Pathway. Pastoral Care Part A (CMTTHE503A) and Part B (CMTTHE504A) The Study of Pastoral Techniques; Specific Pastoral Problems and Issues; Marriage and Divorce; Pastoral Visits; Pastoral Care; and Professional Referrals. Exegesis The Investigation and Exploration of Theological Data; and the Comparison, Analysis, Contrast, Critiquing and Contextualisation of Biblical Texts. Missions and Evangelism The Missions and Evangelism Mandate; History of Christian Missions; Contemporary Missiology; Contemporary Evangelism; and CRC Missions and Evangelism. Practical Theology The Christian Family; Cults and World Religions; Divine Healing; the Theology of Stewardship; Ministry Gifts; Spiritual Warfare; and Spiritual Disciplines. ELECTIVE UNITS UNIT CODE SUBJECT NAME AND DESCRIPTION CHCADMIN403D Church Management Part A Vision and Values of the CRC; Insurance Issues; Legal Issues; Financial Issues; Organisational Issues; Staff Issues; Ministerial Ethics; and the Credential Pathway. CHCORG624E CHCCD404E CHCCOM504B Advanced Leadership the Biblical Philosophy of Leadership; Shared Values within a Group; Mission and Vision Statements; Establishing Objectives and Strategies to Achieve a Vision; Identification and Choice of Members for a Team; Identification of Leadership Styles; and Mentoring Relationships. Church Planting The Identification of Needs and Opportunities within a Community; and Application of Church Planting/Renewal Principles in Evaluating and Re-structuring an Existing Church. Preaching & Public Ministry the Message and the Mode of Delivery; Developing a Theme; the Value and Use of Illustrations; Various Kinds of Sermon Outlines and Structures; Storytelling; Platform Manners; the Use of Electronic Media; Ministry of the Holy Spirit; and Preaching for and Managing a Public Response. CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 13

The unit, Practical Theology, derives from the CRC s Video Bible College course and may be undertaken during the Certificate IV program or as a separate area of study within the student s local church. All relevant assessment must, however, be completed. All studies must be completed in conjunction with a coaching component via an appointed coach who will sign the student s Unit Submission Face Sheet (see Appendix 2) for the submission of work for each unit of study. Please note that, ordinarily, students will be contacted by the State Training Office to confirm enrolment and to answer initial queries but the onus remains on students to proactively contact this office in relation to all matters related to their study. Formal orientation will therefore involve reading and abiding by the terms of this handbook (as also indicated in the student application form in Appendix 1). Deferrals or withdrawals should be processed using the appropriate form in Appendix 2. If a student defers, they may continue again at some later stage. Note that Withdrawals must go on their record. These forms must be sent to the State Training Office as a matter of urgency. In addition to the above units, and the completion of all accompanying coursework, students must maintain a minimum attendance of 75% in each individual unit (and therefore overall). The Diploma is issued by the CRC College of Ministry in conjunction with our RTO as a nationally recognised qualification within the Australian Qualifications Framework. Fees Tuition fees depend upon the student s level of study. Students at all levels must pay the registration, in advance. The 2014 fee structure for courses is as follows: CERTIFICATE IV Beginning Students in Leadership/Theology Initial registration cost (new application submitted) $ 100 Per unit of competency $ 220 (x 9 units) TOTAL FEE PER COURSE $ 2080 CREDIT TOWARDS CERTIFICATE IV Upgrading from the Leadership plus Theology courses done previously without accreditation Initial registration cost $ 100 Assessment package $ 880 TOTAL FEE PER COURSE $ 980 DIPLOMA Ministry subjects, assumes Certificate IV already complete for Credential purposes Initial registration cost (new application submitted) $ 100 Per unit of competency $ 220 (x 10 units) TOTAL FEE PER COURSE $ 2300 CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 14

DIPLOMA PLUS CERTIFICATE IV Initial registration (new application submitted) $ 100 9 Cert IV units @ $220 per unit $ 1980 10 Diploma units @ $220 per unit $ 2200 TOTAL FEE PER COURSE $ 4280 For professional development in diploma level ministry intensives (no assessment) Initial registration cost $ 100 Cost per unit $ 180 (10 units) Theology Course - Non-accredited To be arranged at state level with your State Coordinator or Pastor Enrolment fee $ 50 Course fee $600 TOTAL FEE PER COURSE $650 Leadership Course - Non-accredited To be arranged at state level with your State Coordinatoror Pastor Enrolment fee $ 50 Course fee $400 TOTAL FEE PER COURSE $450 N.B. Students completing the Leadership course at unaccredited level may be eligible for a concession rate of $30 per session (i.e. $290 including the $50 enrolment fee). Contact the State Training Office for further details. Fees for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer RPL per unit of competency $ 100 Applications for Credit Transfer per unit $ 60 The total cost for the Certificate IV will be $2,080 (up front registration of $100 plus $220 per unit) for any student beginning in 2014, based upon the 2014 fee schedule. Unit fees and registration costs may need to increase in later years. The total cost for the second year of studies (will provide credit towards the Diploma) will be $100 registration (for new students), plus 10 x $220 per unit, i.e. $2,300. All units required for the purpose of achieving a CRC Ministry Credentials (which includes Certificate IV AND Diploma of Christian Ministry & Theology) would therefore be expected to cost $4,280 in total (i.e. the costs for both parts, with one application), based upon the 2014 fee schedule. Again, unit fees and registration costs may need to increase in future years. Equivalent weekly cost for planning assistance - assumes 40 weeks study per year (2014 fee structure): Certificate IV Diploma (assuming Cert. IV already complete) One year intensive $52.00 $57.50 One night/week over 2 years $26.00 $28.75 One night/week over 3 years $17.33 $19.20 Note: Arrangements whereby, for example, a student s church agrees to pay tuition fees, do not absolve the student or church from responsibility for the timely payment of those fees. CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 15

The costs of any required unit manuals or required readers are included in the tuition fees. Textbook costs are additional and should be borne by students. As noted above, meals and accommodation are not included in the unit costs, although tea and coffee will generally be provided at sessions organised in local churches. Government Assistance Individuals undertaking accredited study may qualify for Austudy, Abstudy or Youth Allowance, depending on their circumstances. Students should apply directly to their local Centrelink office. A supporting letter may be required, in which case the college administrator may need to liaise with ACOM. Please note the following relevant details: RTO Name: Australian College of Ministries RTO Number: 90965 Institution Reference No: 4A026 Course Name: Certificate IV in Christian Ministry & Theology Course Code: 30772QLD Course Name: Diploma of Christian Ministry & Theology Course Code: 30773QLD Payment of Fees No student will be permitted to commence studies (or begin new studies) unless payment has been made in advance for any relevant unit. The relevant enrolment fee must also be paid in advance. Where students negotiate a payment plan acceptable to the state training office, a 10% administration fee will be charged. Students are also advised that a maximum of $1,000 may be paid to the College at any one time under the Australian Quality Training Framework. Refunds and Penalty Fees If the College is for any reason unable to complete the delivery of the training for which a student has paid fees, the fees paid for the training/education that has not been delivered will be refunded within 14 days of the cessation of the delivery of that training or transferred to another institution where the training that has been paid for will be delivered. Students who have paid fees for any unit(s), but then withdraw prior to commencement may apply in writing for a refund, less the registration fee and 50% of the first unit s fee (which may be waived at the discretion of the Course Coordinator). Fees will only be reimbursed in proportion to the amount of time missed during any scheduled classes at the discretion of the Course Coordinator, less a $30 administration fee. It is generally expected that this will only occur in cases where a significant emergency has prevented attendance and where a request for such reimbursement has been made in writing. Refunds will not be issued for any other non-attendance and students should be reminded that full payment for each unit will be required in order to enable graduation, unless advance standing has been awarded due to Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 16

Repeating failed units Generally, a student who has failed a unit will need to pay the normal unit fee again in order to repeat that unit. If a student s failure can be clearly attributed to extenuating circumstances (e.g. medical or compassionate factors), the student may discuss the possibility of a fee reduction with the Course Coordinator. Normally, however, it would be expected that when extenuating circumstances prevent a student from passing a unit in a particular semester, arrangements will have been made with the Course Coordinator for a special extension and a fail grade will not have been assigned. Fees for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Fees are charged to any students of the College and to prospective students for any RPL assessment at a rate of $100 per unit. This is distinct from direct credit transfer which should normally be a simpler process and will thus incur a fee of $60 per unit. Fees must be forwarded to the relevant State Office and must accompany an Application Package for Recognition of Prior Learning (see Appendix 13). RPL application fees are not refundable. Administration All matters relating to the courses described in this handbook should be directed to the State Training Office, via the contact details described on page 3. The State Training Office will handle all enquiries related to enrolments, assessment, training materials, coaching and local church needs. Orientation As indicated in the student enrolment form in Appendix 1, orientation will involve affirming familiarity with this handbook and its associated policies and procedures upon enrolment. Ordinarily, a student will be contacted by the State Training Office to ensure that enrolment processes are finalised and that student study requirements are clearly understood, but the onus remains on students to proactively contact this office in regard to all training needs and questions. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which acknowledges the skills and knowledge that a person already has, whether it is gained from life, work, community involvement, volunteering, home or formal training and study. The RPL process identifies the knowledge and skills that a person has learned from these experiences and matches this against competencies and elements in the course of study. The process of skills recognition is designed to enable people to match their existing skills against the national Training Package. This process will require the student to provide documented evidence of competency against the units for which RPL is applied for. For accredited courses, this will be assessed by the College, via the State Training Office. It should be noted that such status will be granted only where the applicable fee of $100 per unit has been paid and submitted with the RPL Application Package and where recent and specific (not general) equivalence has been clearly demonstrated. The RPL Application package can be requested from the National Training Office or the Course Coordinator. It will generally be advisable for students to familiarise themselves CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 17

with the process and consider the validity of claims before applying, since fees are not refundable. Credit Transfer is when credit is granted for a unit of competency based on units completed through other institutions or training organisations, which correspond to units in CRC College of Ministry courses. Credit Transfer should be applied for via the State Training Office using the RPL Application Package. A non-refundable fee of $60 per unit plus appropriate supportive evidence should accompany this application. Evidence could be a certified copy of an academic transcript or statement of attainment from an accredited training institution. Transcripts should have courses and units well explained, i.e. with unit descriptors, specifications, objectives, outlines, goals etc. For categories of RPL status and Credit Transfer and the procedure used in determining applicability, refer to the policy statement in Appendix 13. Lecturers The college draws its lecturers mainly from pastors in CRC Churches International churches who have great experience in their respective fields and all lecturing and assessment is conducted under the supervision of suitably qualified personnel who, for accredited courses, will also hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (with TAE upgrade). In the majority of cases, lecturers have been recorded for the purpose of providing sessions via DVD or online sessions. Textbooks The college provides written notes for most subjects. The cost of these materials is normally included in tuition fees. Textbooks are listed on the worksheets supplied for each unit. Lecturers will give guidance about purchasing books. Some texts will be strongly recommended or compulsory. While textbooks may be available in Bible College or church libraries, it is generally much more convenient if you purchase your own copies. Textbook costs are not covered by tuition fees. Training website CRC College of Ministry has a Training website that could handle enrolment of students, access to study material (notes and videos), payments made by students, downloading assessments, uploading of assessment workbooks and uploading of results. Students can register for online training on the CRC website at http://crcchurches.org/training/ via the training tab. Photocopying/Copyright Copying for research or study purposes As outlined in Section 40 of the Copyright Act 1968, for the purposes of individual research and study, an individual may copy: one article in each issue of a periodical publication, and more than one article if they relate to the same subject material (parts of more than one article may not be copied unless they relate to the same subject matter); and a reasonable portion of a work that has been published separately. (A reasonable portion of a literary, dramatic or musical work, in an edition of no fewer than 10 pages, is defined in Section 10 of the Copyright Act as 10% of the number of pages in that CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 18

edition, or up to one chapter of a book. A reasonable portion is not defined in relation to a work in an edition of less than 10 pages, or in relation to artistic works.) one chapter or up to 10% of the number of words of text material published in electronic form. The above applies to making single copies only. Screening videos and films in class Permission is sometimes not needed from the copyright owners to screen a film or video in class in an educational institution for non-profit educational instruction. However, in many cases the terms and conditions applying to the purchase or hire of films or videos mean that it would be a breach of a contract to screen a particular film or video in class, even though it is not infringing copyright. Different rules apply to screening films or videos in public. Copying from television Permission is required to copy television programs which are then publicly screened. Various elements of television programs are usually copyright script or screenplay, each piece of music on the soundtrack, the moving images, and the sounds. Most material shown on television contains these protected elements. There may be other protected elements too. The broadcaster also has a copyright in the broadcast. Copying may be undertaken by an individual for research/study purposes, within certain guidelines. Educational institutions may copy from television programs if they pay copyright fees to Screenrights. The copy should then be stored in the institution and marked with certain details relating to the making of the copy. Source: Copyright Council documents of March 2001: www.copyright.org.au (accessed March 2007). Please consult this site for further details. Note: The College does not have a Screenrights copying licence. Copying from the internet The CRC College of Ministry does not have a licence to permit students or staff to make copies of material downloaded from the Internet or to distribute this material to others electronically. If you wish to share such material with others, please give them the URL rather than copies of the material concerned. Expectations at Venues Utilising CRC Training Materials It is expected students will wear neat, clean and modest clothing with safe footwear at all times when studying in centres and churches in which CRC training is delivered. Mobile phones should be switched off during any classes taken to avoid interruptions to others. We ask that you not simply switch to a silent ring and subsequently attend to calls, since this still disrupts others and also detracts from the continuity of the presentation for yourself. Similarly, it is expected that other phone features such as internet, Facebook, Twitter, email, text messaging, games, and the like, not be used during classes due to the disruption and distraction caused (unless permission has been obtained from the lecturer / facilitator) CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 19

Please feel free to discuss your study needs and related matters with your course coordinator/facilitator who is available to assist you. This person should also be consulted where assistance is required with any student disabilities and/or learning difficulties. Each student may be expected to participate in an academic interview or review with the relevant course coordinator/facilitator at any time. With regard to other pastoral concerns (personal, family, etc.) you are encouraged to talk to a Pastor in your local church, or to seek the assistance of professional counselling. The state training office or relevant course coordinator / facilitator may be able to assist with referring students, where required. Workplace Health and Safety All staff and students associated with any classes run on behalf of the college are required to observe the Workplace Health and Safety requirements of the local church utilising the College s training programs. The College assumes no responsibility for, or liability resulting from, any incident arising occurring on the premises of a church or any other place running programs that make use of the College s programs. Nevertheless, the following basic requirements should be met in all centres offering training that uses the College s programs. All persons should follow any directive given in an emergency. Everyone is requested to take special care using electrical equipment and boiling water. Any equipment, electrical cords or sockets that are damaged should not be used. Cords should be carefully placed so that people do not trip over them and, where any cord crosses an area where people could walk, it should be taped to the floor. The Course Coordinator should be notified of any damaged equipment so that it can be assessed for repair or replacement. In general, students are not permitted to bring electrical equipment due that has not undergone approved safety testing and been approved for use. Personal notebook computers (or similar) may, however, be brought, provided that they are not used for any unauthorised sound or video recording purposes. No other devices enabling sound or video recording may be used for these purposes during the lectures unless authorised by the Course Coordinator. Any personal items are brought on site at the one s own risk. Cars are parked on site at one s own risk. No persons will be permitted to smoke, consume alcohol or other drugs or be intoxicated or affected by any illicit substance at any College of Ministry classes. Further details regarding workplace health and safety are included in the Workplace Health and Safety Policy in Appendix 12. CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 20

This Workplace Health and Safety Policy must be adhered to at any location where College activities are conducted. Church sites must sign and return the Site Agreement, which contains all Workplace Health and Safety Guidelines which must be adhered to. By enrolling in the College, students also agree to observe this policy and the Workplace Health and Safety requirements of any church or other premises utilising the College s programs. Safety is everyone s responsibility. Assessment A variety of work is assessed which includes: oral presentations (CD/DVD), practical work, charts, special projects, critical incident reports, reflective summaries, glossaries and other written work. All assessment tasks are competency based and are therefore assessed in terms of whether not they demonstrate the student s competence in the particular area of assessment. Students may receive specific feedback on criteria assessed, but no quantitative feedback or grading is used in assessable coursework. Tasks are simply graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent. All student work must be submitted in English as a hard copy (or physical media, where applicable) since electronically presented work cannot easily be assessed, copied and returned. Work must not be submitted in folders or presentation pouches as this makes required copying for assessment accountability too difficult to process. Students will submit assessment work for one unit at a time (i.e. all work for that unit at once) using a Unit Submission Face Sheet (see Appendix 2) which will be signed by the student and his or her coach, to indicate that the appropriate coaching has been completed for the relevant unit of study. The same work may not be submitted for different assessment tasks or different units. Any work deemed to be fully or partially of a standard that is Not Yet Competent will require the student to resubmit the original task and original assessment with the updated or appended assessment, the old face sheet and a new copy of the face sheet. Students will generally not be permitted to resubmit assessment work for the same task on more than three separate occasions without approval from the Course Coordinator. Student records are maintained according to the procedure described in Appendix 9 and further details can be obtained from the state training office. Access and Equity The College promotes its courses in non-discriminatory fashion, although they are designed for candidates affirmed by local churches as having ministry suitability (via the application form in Appendix 1). Since ministry aptitudes may differ significantly from church to church, it is important that the CRC College of Ministry assist the needs of local churches, rather than being asked to determine applicant s suitability. The College will, however, require all applicants to affirm their willingness to abide by the policies and procedures described in this handbook, inclusive of (but not limited to) requirements of spirituality, servanthood and applicable literacy & numeracy standards. CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 21

Candidates must also satisfy the credential team in their state of their completion of the prescribed competencies for ministry, should they wish to use their training to pursue a ministry call within the CRC movement. Candidates outside CRC churches are welcome to also train with the College under these same terms. In the interests of equitably accommodating students access to courses of study, alternative methods of assessment will be available for those with a recognised (or diagnosed) learning difficulty or a disadvantage on grounds of ethnicity, language, or physical infirmity. Such consideration should be applied for in writing and will then be directly negotiated with the student and/or their coach. Such arrangements shall not be formalised where minimal assistance is provided (e.g. help with typing or sourcing references) but in all other cases no student shall be disadvantaged in regard to their ability to complete the course. It should be noted, however, that evidence will be required for such alterations and alternative assessment may not be provided as a matter of personal preference. The local church will be responsible for the provision of any support services required by a student, although the College will seek to assist with arrangements wherever possible. The overall process describing student support is represented in Appendix 10. At all times during their enrolment, students will be permitted to offer feedback in writing on any aspects of the course, assessment or delivery and can reasonably expect that such comments will be taken into consideration in the College s ongoing client support and quality improvement. Literacy & Numeracy Students at the CRC College of Ministry require a certain level of literacy and numeracy in order to succeed in any of the various courses that it offers. Students are therefore expected be able to read and write in English, at levels appropriate to their courses of study. Limited time is available in class for tuition in literacy and numeracy, but personal assistance is available by approaching the relevant course coordinator/facilitator. We also offer alternative assessments on an ad hoc basis for those with recognised learning difficulties. Feedback is given on assignments to assist students to improve their skills in all relevant areas. Please approach the relevant course coordinator / facilitator if you are unsure of the meaning of this feedback. Assignments Style of presentation All tasks are to be submitted as hard copies (or in clearly audible DVD video or CD audio format, where applicable). Data disks, flash drives, email or facsimile transmission are generally not considered to be acceptable means for the submission of assignments unless specific approval is gained from the state training office. Written tasks involving research are to be presented according to specific style conventions, as set out in the Assignment and Style Procedures provided in this manual as Appendix 4. You should follow these guidelines carefully and can expect to be assessed accordingly if failing to do so. CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 22

Use of language Students are expected to write in gender-inclusive language and with language that is otherwise inoffensive. Students may be required to resubmit tasks if the language does not meet a reasonable standards of gender inclusiveness (See point 11 in Appendix 4: Assignment Style Procedures) or if it contains profanity, sexism, racial prejudice, etc. Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty is treated very seriously by the College. Penalties are severe. The penalty for a specific instance of academic dishonesty depends upon the nature of the offence and will be determined by the state training office in conjunction with the course coordinator / facilitator. Academic dishonesty includes plagiarism (passing off the work of another as your own), submitting the same work (in whole or substantially) for academic credit in more than one unit, and misrepresenting or manufacturing sources cited. Plagiarism Plagiarism is the theft of other people s work without credit. Naturally, there are many areas of common knowledge you don t need to reference. But when you are drawing on somebody else s research or ideas or borrowing their wording, you must acknowledge this. If you are unsure, it s better to give the acknowledgment. Where a marker detects plagiarism, he/she will inform the student in writing of the severity of this academic offence and ensure that the student understands the nature of the problem and its implications. Normally, the relevant task (but possibly the entire unit) will be deemed to be Not Yet Competent and will need to be completely rewritten and resubmitted. Depending on the severity of the offence, however, the student may not be granted permission to repeat and resubmit the work. If plagiarism is detected a second time, strong disciplinary action will be taken, including possible expulsion from the College. The severity of the action will be at the discretion of the Course Coordinator. The student has the right to appeal against any decisions regarding penalties for academic dishonesty in accordance with the Student Grievance Policy (see Appendix 6). Examples of plagiarism are provided below. No plagiarism. In choosing Israel as His own people God wanted to, create a new community who in their social life would embody the qualities of righteousness peace and love... (Wright, 2004:52-52). The student quotes the words taken from Wright and references who and where he got the idea from. Plagiarism. In choosing Israel as His own people God wanted to create a new community who in their social life would embody the qualities of righteousness peace and love (Wright, 2004:52-52). By leaving out the quotation marks the student is presenting the words as all his own but references the 'who and where' of the source of the idea. Significant plagiarism. In choosing Israel as His own people God wanted to create a new community who in their social life would embody the qualities of righteous-ness CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 23

peace and love. By leaving out the quotation marks and not referencing the 'who and where' of the source MEANS that the student is presenting the words and ideas as all his own. Termination of Tuition The College seeks to encourage students in their personal, Christian and ministry development, and aims to provide the best possible opportunities for all students. This requires consistent expectations and standards regarding Christian integrity and morality as prescribed, for example, in the CRC s ministerial ethics guidelines. Sometimes, however, students may prove unsuited to the academic demands of some of the courses the College offers. Occasionally, a student may fail to pay his/her fees, making it necessary for the student s enrolment privileges to be reviewed. Very occasionally a student s conduct may contravene local church, Biblical or policy standards, or the expectations described below to the extent that the student will be asked to discontinue studies at the College. The student has the right to appeal against any decisions regarding Termination of Tuition in accordance with the Student Grievance Policy (see Appendix 6). Non-payment of fees A student s enrolment may be cancelled if that student is indebted to the College through the non-payment of fees and has failed to make satisfactory arrangements, after being notified in writing of his/her position. Students who submit enrolment fees with the intention of making further payment for specific units will not be enrolled until payment is made for at least one unit of study. Please note that enrolment fees are not normally refundable, although application may be made in writing to request an exemption on compassionate grounds where a decision will be made on a case-by-case basis. Misconduct Students are expected at all times to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with biblical principles and standards. The following specific requirements apply: students may not bring cigarettes, alcohol or other drugs on site to classes and other sessions run by or for the College; students should refrain from using language that may generally be considered offensive to others; students are asked to be respectful of other students, lecturers and the College leadership and should be able to expect the same courtesy in return; students may not engage in any form of sexual, physical or verbal harassment or discrimination; students should refrain from excessive or forceful interjection in classes in order to assist with the smooth conduct of all sessions; students are expected to work cooperatively with the College s leadership team and all lecturers; students should endeavour to be punctual at all times; and students may not at any stage gain undue assistance with their work from any source and may not engage in any form of plagiarism. If there is concern or a formal complaint is received about the conduct of a student, the matter will be followed up and addressed by the relevant course coordinator / facilitator. The student in question will be given the opportunity to explain his/her case and a decision as to what measures should be taken will be made by the course coordinator / facilitator, normally in consultation with the student s pastor. The student will normally be offered counselling. In cases of serious or repeated misconduct, a student may be expelled from the College, which means the cancellation of their enrolment and of all rights and privileges of being a student of the College, including the right to be on site during sessions. In less extreme cases, a student may be suspended, CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 24

which means the cancellation of their enrolment and of all rights and privileges for a specified period of time. Attendance Absences Students are expected to attend for the full duration of all scheduled sessions. A minimum attendance requirement of 75% must be maintained for each unit of study (and therefore for any course as a whole), except where advised in advance that a higher attendance requirement is necessitated by the nature of the assessment work involved (such as for the Leadership Seminars, where 7 out of 8 sessions must be wholly or substantially attended in order to be deemed satisfactory). For students on government payments (i.e. Austudy, Abstudy etc.) this is also required to continue receiving financial assistance. It is generally expected that the 25% allowance will be for significant causes of absence only, since the dates for all sessions are publicised well in advance. All students are expected to prioritise full attendance at all sessions for the sake of investing into their ministry development. Students who miss more than the allowable number of sessions will fail that unit (except at the discretion of the Course Coordinator, in which case additional work may need to be completed, whether or not this is then assessed). Apologies The College does not require the submission of apologies for absences, although as a courtesy to lecturers and other students an apology to the course coordinator/ facilitator by telephone or email is appreciated. In cases of extended absence due to illness or extenuating circumstances, we recommend that a written apology be submitted (apologies of this nature may be taken into consideration in relation to absences in excess of the allowable amount).a medical certificate should be provided if a student is absent due to illness for more than one full day of an intensive seminar. Grievances and Appeals It is expected that any grievances related to this course or the College s operations will be addressed amicably and within the spirit of Christian reconciliation. If, however, such informal agreement cannot be reached, the grievance policy located in Appendix 6 will apply. This policy will also be utilised in the event that a student wishes to lodge an appeal against any decision of the College. Extension of Time Where due dates have been set for assessable work, these must be adhered to. Inability to submit work on time will require the submission of an extension of time form at the student s earliest possible opportunity and no later than the original due date for the work (see Appendix 2). This form must be accompanied by a medical certificate if due to an illness-related absence of more than one day of classes or of more than one week at any other time. Illness of less than one week s duration for non-class time will generally not be considered sufficient reason for granting an extension of time. CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 25

Submission of Assessable Work in 2014 Deadlines and procedures for the submission of work for unaccredited courses are described on page 9. Any assessable work for accredited courses must be submitted within the calendar year and need to reach the State Course Coordinator by the dates specified in each State in order to be assessed, but no later than Friday 14 th November, 2014. Students may only submit work for a maximum of two units of study at any time in November up to this date and, although classes related to this assessment will be run in different sequences in different churches, students will need to manage their own time effectively throughout the year in order to maintain adequate progress. Students who have work outstanding as of November 15 th 2014 will need to complete a request for extension of time form (Appendix 2), pay an administration fee of $60 (in addition to payment of the normal unit fees) AND submit their outstanding work by 30 th November 2014. Only students with sufficient reason will be considered for an extension on time to submit work after the 14 th November 2014. If the additional $60 administration fee, the extension of time form AND the late assessment have not been received by 30 th November 2014, the enrolment for the unit will be withdrawn as of 30 th November 2014, thus requiring re-enrolment and payment of associated registration and unit costs to enable continuation of study. No assessments for units enrolled in 2014 will be accepted after the final cut-off date of 30 th November 2014. Students with work outstanding for 2014 will be marked Not Yet Competent for that unit, thus requiring re-enrolment and payment of associated registration and unit costs for continuation of study. Students will not be permitted to enrol for new units at the beginning of a year unless pending assessment work is submitted. Students who have Extension of Time applications pending or in effect at the 15 th November will act on the advice of the Course Coordinator in regard to the submission of the relevant work requirements, but these must be submitted no later than 30 th November. No student may submit work after the end of the third calendar year since their first enrolment without the permission of the Course Coordinator. Deferment / Withdrawal If circumstances dictate that a student cannot complete their course, the student should write to the Course Coordinator (using the form in Appendix 2) explaining the reason for the withdrawal or, alternatively, the reason for the deferment and the likely length of time for which the deferment will be in effect. Deferment or withdrawal after 30 th September will incur a fee of $60 per unit. Deferment or withdrawal after October 31 st is not permitted. Students in accredited courses should be encouraged to submit three units per year, one in each of the first three terms of each year, if attempting to complete a whole course in a three year period. This then gives a fourth term buffer for easier completion of course work. This written notification will be kept on file by the state training office. CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 26

STUDENT APPLICATION FORM CRC COLLEGE OF MINISTRY 2014 APPLICATION FORM Section 1: All Students Personal Information Title: Mr Mrs Ms Miss Gender: Male Female Surname (Family Name): First Name (s): Middle Name (s): Date of Birth: (DD/MM/YY): / / Residential Address: Flat/Unit/Street number, Street name: Suburb: State: Postcode: Postal Address: Same as Residential Address Postal Address: Suburb: State: Postcode: Telephone numbers (include all area codes): Home: ( ) Work: ( ) Mobile: ( ) Fax: ( ) Email Address: Occupation: Marital Status: Spouse s name (if applicable): Emergency Contacts: Name: Relationship: Telephone: State of Health: CRC Student Handbook, created-rn, updated-de March 2014, Version 6.0 27