AAOS Recognised Supervisor Training Program’s (RSTP) are programs that have undergone the AAOS processes which determined they are delivered in line with AAOS training standards. This is a list of the training institutions and the training programs which they deliver:
Ridley College
Ridley’s supervision training program has been shaped with the needs of ministry professionals in mind. The Ridley program blends guided self-paced learning, video conferencing, and in-person workshops at the Ridley campus in Parkville, Victoria. Those serving in regional and remote locations can participate just as easily as urban ministry workers. Students can complete the Ridley program by enrolling in the Graduate Certificate of Professional Pastoral Supervision awarded by the Australian College of Theology, or by including the supervision units in other graduate courses offered by Ridley. The program is open to graduates with a three-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and a minimum of two years’ formal academic studies in Ministry/Theology/Divinity/Chaplaincy, or a related discipline. Applicants must have a minimum of five years’ experience as a pastor, pastoral ministry worker, or chaplain, and be commended by a current employer and professional supervisor who affirm their suitability for training as a professional pastoral supervisor. For more information see https://www.ridley.edu.au/explore-courses/professional-development/graduate-certificate-of-professional-pastoral-supervision/ or contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@ridley.edu.au
Australian College of Ministries
ACOM’s one-year Higher Education program is designed to help students study alongside their other responsibilities. All content is provided online for convenient access. Students are then gathered online in “facilitations” to help them to process, question, extend and apply what they have been learning in a safe setting. Our students are experienced counsellors, ministers, chaplains, therapists and others in the helping professions. Our course combines the best research and academic thinking on Supervision with the development of the advanced practical skills that are required. The four units of the Graduate Certificate may be done as a stand-alone course, as part of a Graduate Diploma or Masters in Professional Supervision, or as units towards Masters of Arts, Leadership, Theological Studies and more. Students must have a Bachelor of Counselling, Ministry, Theology, Philosophy, Social Work, Social Science, Psychology or equivalent, plus at least 5 years of professional experience within a helping profession and a recommendation from their employer, professional association or ordaining body. ACOM delivers higher education awards as a Member Institution of the Sydney College of Divinity, an Australian University College (CRICOS Provider: 02948J). For more information, see https://acom.edu.au/gradcertpsupervision/
Australian College of Theology (TEQSA PRV12010; CRICOS 02650E)
The newly established Graduate Certificate of Professional Pastoral Supervision is offered by colleges of the Australian College of Theology. ACT is a registered University College, a status reserved only for institutions that deliver superior-quality higher education. The course is offered in part-time mode through Ridley College and Morling College. All teaching staff are qualified both in religious studies to at least Masters level, and are also Supervisor Trainer members of the Australasian Association of Supervision (AAOS) or equivalent. For details about the course structure, admission requirements, costs and further study options, please see https://www.actheology.edu.au/course/GCPPS20/.