Employment Training

Graduate, Specialist Reserve

All ADF Chaplain Employment Training is conducted at the Defence Force Chaplains College (DFCC), the home of ADF Chaplaincy Training. The DFCC is located within the Albury Wodonga Military Area.

An ADF Chaplain will be required to complete the specified employment training throughout their career in preparation for varying roles and responsibilities. Both permanent and part-time Chaplains are required to complete this training.

The courses are:

ADF Chaplain Initial Course - Mod 1 (12 days) and ADF Chaplain Initial Course - Mod 2 (6 days)

The purpose of the Initial Course is to train newly commissioned Chaplains in Navy, Army and Air Force in common core service areas for employment in their respective Services.

The ADF Chaplain Initial Course - Mod 1 aims to prepare Navy, Army and Air Force Chaplains for their first appointments and deployment. The training will provide an understanding and a contextualisation of Defence and Chaplaincy processes.

The ADF Chaplain Initial Course - Mod 2 aims to train Navy, Army and Air Force Chaplains in support of the Defence Mental Health Strategy. It involves training in suicide awareness and post traumatic stress responses.

ADF Chaplain Intermediate Course (12 days)

The aim of the ADF Chaplain Intermediate Course is to prepare Navy, Army and Air Force Chaplains for employment as Coordinating Chaplains.

ADF Chaplain Senior Course (5 days)

The aim of the Chaplain Senior Course is to educate Division 3 Chaplains in Navy, Army and Air Force in common Service areas in preparation for advancement to and employment as Senior Chaplains at the Division 4 Level within ADF.