RPL Evidence Checklist
10036NAT Diploma of Ministry (Leadership)
Name:
10036NAT Diploma of Ministry (Leadership)
Congratulations, you are now at step two of the Diploma of Ministry (Leadership) RPL mode. Attached is a
RPL Evidence Checklist for you to work through to gather evidence of your experience to submit. There are
two options to submit your portfolio:
1. Softcopy (preferred option)
- Load all documents onto in Moodle (our online student learning environment). You will be given
access to this when you application and enrolment has been processed; or
- Burn to a CD-ROM (or DVD-ROM) and post to AC.
2. Hardcopy
- Compile all documents into a lever arch folder and post to AC.
NOTE: Please be sure to keep a copy of everything sent to AC.
Please select which location you would like to attend:
Sydney: 28 September – 2 October 2015
Perth: 30 November – 4 December 2015
We look forward to meeting you in class.
God bless
Check List
Item
1. Self Assessment
Questionnaire
(see below)
2. Three Reference
letters
3. A sample of three
sermons
delivered to three
different
audiences
4. Evidence Sheets
– You must
provide
responses or
evidence to all
questions (see
below)
Description
Tick
Office
Use
Complete the one page self assessment to determine if you have
the necessary skills.
Three letters of reference from church leadership (in or outside
your church), such as elders, board members, associate pastor,
district leaders. The letters should comment on your current
involvement in ministry.
At least two sermons need to be submitted as comprehensive
sermon notes. The third sermon can be submitted as audio or
video recording or as comprehensive sermon notes.
One sermon must include an opportunity for response (altar call).
a. One from an Old Testament passage
b. One from a New Testament passage
c. One Topical (theological)
(at least 1 sermon with an altar call)
Christian Ethics
Ministry
Holy Spirit
Volunteers
Leadership
Preaching
Cross-Cultural Ministry
Work Health and Safety
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Self Assessment Questionnaire
10036NAT Diploma of Ministry (Leadership)
Candidate Name:
Date Completed:
Please identify your level of experience in each competency.
Unit Code
Unit Title
I have performed these tasks
Frequently
Sometimes
Never
CORE UNIT
MINBIB502A
Effectively communicate the message of an Old
Testament book
MINBIB503A
Effectively communicate the message of a New
Testament book
MINTHE506A
Apply ethical principles in ministry
MINPAS507A
Implement and evaluate a ministry function
MINTHE504A
Promote a Pentecostal worldview
ELECTIVE UNITS
Leadership
CHCORG525D
Recruit and coordinate volunteers
LEDLED502A
Identify leaders and develop leadership skills
LEDLED402A
Acquire leadership skills
LEDCOM503A
Deliver a public speech
MINMIS510A
Develop skills in cross-cultural ministry
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Evidence Sheets
You must provide responses or evidence to all questions.
Christian Ethics
Describe the role of your conscience in making personal decisions.
List some virtues you live by.
Discuss how these virtues help with addressing the following issues:
a. Sexuality;
b. Finances (in the context of home, church and workplace).
Describe at least one way your church has addressed a public ethical issue.
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Ministry Evaluation
Identify a ministry area you have worked in.
Outline some things you did to prepare for this role (at the beginning).
Describe how the ministry was implemented (including administration, team work, reporting
to leaders, etc).
Discuss the overall effectiveness of this ministry, list two opportunities for improvement.
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Holy Spirit
Identify the Gifts of the Spirit.
Identify and describe two gifts you operate in.
Describe how two gifts of the Spirit are practiced responsibly in your church.
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Outline the Holy Spirit’s role in your everyday life.
Describe how your understanding of the Holy Spirit compares to another denominational
doctrine, and outline ways you work with other denominations in your community.
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Volunteers
Identify the need for and role of two volunteer positions in your church.
Outline how you recruit volunteers.
Describe how you provide orientation to the organisation.
Describe how you oversee on-going support of volunteers.
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Leadership
Discuss the relationship between nature and nurture in leadership development and how
potential leaders are evaluated according to their gifts and weaknesses.
Outline how you have delegated, supervised and appraised performance.
Identify the values, mission and vision of your church.
Values
Mission
Vision
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Describe your leadership style and two others on your team.
Describe the top three leadership skills for ministry.
Outline how you receive 360 degree feedback, and identify two areas for improvement.
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Preaching
Describe how you collect and evaluate feedback after a sermon.
Cross-Cultural Ministry
Identify one historical figure who has inspired your involvement in cross cultural ministry.
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WHS Summary
What is your role in your organisation?
What is your level of responsibility for WHS in your organisation?
Outline the consultation process of your organisation.
If one has not been established, suggest a procedure to fit your organisation.
Outline the procedure for reporting hazards and risks.
Complete a risk assessment and attach with this submission (with
at least three hazards identified).
If your organisation does not have a risk assessment template, use the one provided.
Yes
No
Describe in detail the procedure for reporting and recording a first aid incident,
include what needs to be recorded.
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Risk Assessment Template
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Risk Level
Likelihood
Details of existing controls
Consequence
Reassessment
Controls
Adequacy
Risk Level
Consequence
Likelihood
Describe the hazard
Risk Assessment
Type of Hazard
The Hazard
Date
Hierarchy of
Controls
Site
Further Action
Risk Assessment Overview
Hazard
Potential harm
Manual tasks
Overexertion or repetitive movement can cause muscular strain
Gravity
Extreme temperatures
Falling objects, falls, slips and trips of people can cause fractures, bruises, lacerations,
dislocations, concussion, permanent injuries or death
Potential ignition source. Exposure to live electrical wires can cause shock, burns or death from
electrocution
Being hit by moving vehicles, or being caught by moving parts of machinery can cause fractures,
bruises, lacerations, dislocations, permanent injuries or death
Chemicals (such as acids, hydrocarbons, heavy metals) and dusts (such as asbestos and silica)
can cause respiratory illnesses, cancers or dermatitis
Heat can cause burns, heat stroke or fatigue Cold can cause hypothermia or frost bite
Noise
Exposure to loud noise can cause permanent hearing damage
Radiation
Ultra violet, welding arc flashes, micro waves and lasers can cause burns, cancer or blindness
Biological
Micro-organisms can cause hepatitis, legionnaires’ disease, Q fever, HIV/AIDS or allergies
Psychosocial hazards
Effects of work-related stress, bullying, violence and work-related fatigue
Electricity
Machinery and
equipment
Hazardous chemicals
Likelihood
Consequences
A
Rare
1
Insignificant
B
Unlikely
2
Minor
C
Possible
3
Moderate
D
Likely
4
Major
E
Almost certain
5
Catastrophic
Risk Level Table
1
2
3
4
5
A
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
B
Low
Low
Low
Medium
Medium
C
Low
Low
Medium
High
High
D
Low
Medium
High
Extreme
Extreme
E
Low
Medium
High
Extreme
Extreme
Risk Level
Extreme
High
Medium
Low
Priority Action
1
Act immediately to remove risk. Either eliminate, substitute or implement
engineering controls.
2
Act immediately to remove risk. Either eliminate, substitute or implement
engineering controls. If controls are not able to be implemented immediately,
set a timeframe and establish some intern controls for a set period of time.
3
Take reasonable steps to lessen the risk. Until elimination, substitution, or
engineering controls can be implemented, establish administrative and PPE
controls.
4
Take reasonable steps to lessen and monitor the risk. Establish permanent
controls to reduce the risk.
Elimination
Substitution
Isolation
Engineering
Change work methods
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
Hierarchy of Controls
Eliminate the hazard or risk.
Substitute with an alternative practice, material or equipment.
Separate from those at risk of harm.
Design or set-up features to minimise the risk.
Change the way work is done, review and implement good work practice.
Workers must wear personal protective equipment.
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