Transition: Tri Service Intermediate course

The Intermediate Chaplains' Course offers an opportunity to theologically reflect on your ministry alongside tri Service colleagues through theological reflection and group facilitation, the course is designed to consolidate existing skills in chaplaincy teams and digital posts. To develop strategic thinking and advanced competency in pastoral care, spiritual and moral resilience and locate chaplaincy in the moral component of defence.

The course will focus on spiritual/moral leadership, pastoral care, fostering vocation and delivering Chaplaincy. This is a tri-Service course where you will both learn from and share experiences with colleagues from across UK Chaplaincy

The purpose of the AFCC Intermediate Course is to prepare delegates for further Chaplaincy positions within the Armed Forces, to understand themselves better, and to prepare them for what is expected of the role of a mid-seniority Chaplain within MOD.

On completion of the Transition (Intermediate) course you will be eligible to apply for the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management & Leadership. To achieve this qualification an additional three assignments that have been set by CMI must be completed and submitted to CMI for marking.

Please note within the CMI registration duration is the 6 weeks that the CMI Marking Services have to return your assignment results. Ensure you submit your completed assignment and Statement of Authenticity within the registration duration timeframe.

What you will learn

• Chaplaincy leadership
• Managerial and administrative support
• About pastoral care of a Chaplaincy team
• Chaplaincy to higher formations

How this course will help your career

You will be nominated to attend this course by your single Service directorate at an appropriate point in your career. It will hone the chaplaincy skills you have already developed and prepare you for positions of further responsibility.

Who can attend this course

• Military

Before you attend

You will be given advance reading and preparatory exercises when nominated for course.

How the course will be taught

• Face-to-face/Residential

How you will be assessed

Formative assessments