FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What qualifications are available through Activate?
What are the closing dates for applications?
When will I know if I have been accepted to study with Activate?
When do I need to pay the fees?
What does the timetable look like?
Who do I contact for more information?
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What qualifications are available through Activate?
Activate offers a Cert 4 in Ministry & Theology with electives in Youth Ministry, Children's Ministry, Worship, Drama and Missions.
How do I apply?
To apply for the Cert IV in Christian Ministry & Theology, you need to download the enrolment form here and then send it to:
POST: Activate Coordinator
PO Box 1075
BENTLEY DC WA 6983
EMAIL: emily.dickinson@yvwa.com.au
What happens after I apply?
Once your application is received, the Activate Coordinator will contact you to confirm that your application has been received. Once you have been accepted, you will be contacted regarding orientation and semester dates.
What are the closing dates for applications?
Applications for 2012 Semester 1 close on Friday 3rd February.
Applications for 2012 Semester 2 close on Friday 20th July.
Is there an application fee?
No, there is no application fee for Activate enrolments.
When will I know if I have been accepted to study with Activate?
You will be notified in writing of your acceptance to study with Activate within one month of your application.
How much are the fees?
Activate fee schedule:
2012
Full Time
The course fee for full time students for the Cert IV in Christian Ministry and Theology is $2700 for a full program (or $300 per Unit of Competency studied). This includes all course handbooks, notes and materials as well as orientation and the two (2) intensives. It does not include any extra text books which students may decide to purchase as a part of their studies.
Part Time
Part time students will be charged an individual fee for each subject they enrol in at a cost of $300 per Unit of Competency.
Audit
Audit students will be charged an individual fee for each subject they enrol in at a cost of $250 per Unit of Competency.
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)
Students applying for RPL for subjects from the Cert IV in Christian Ministry or for the Diploma program will be charged a fee of $250 per Unit of Competency.
Application for Credit
Applications for credit from other accredited study do not attract any fees.
When do I need to pay the fees?
There are payment plans available. Please discuss payment options with the Activate Coordinator.
Is there fee help available?
Scholarships are available to those enrolling in the Youth Ministry, Children’s Ministry and Missions specialisations. Visit the scholarships web page to find out more.
When is orientation?
Orientation for 2012 is Sunday 5th - Monday 6th February. You will be given more details once you enrol in Activate.
What are the semester dates?
Semester 1:
Monday 6th February – Friday 6th July
Semester 2:
Tuesday 24th July – Friday 7th December
What does the timetable look like?
Activate is estimated to be a 20-hour per week study load. The course work can be done at the student’s convenience as most of the work is either online or by distance education.
Each student is required to do a 10-hour per week ministry placement with his/her church or ministry of choice.
Students in the Perth area are strongly encouraged to attend the fortnightly networking sessions (3-hours) plus any residentials or intensives that occur.
Students not in the Perth area will receive any information from residentials or intensives via mail/email if they are unable to attend.
Who do I contact for more information?
For more information, please contact Emily Dickinson on 9313 1600 or at emily.dickinson@yvwa.com.au
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