We are proud to announce that HospiVision has partnered with the Excel Theological Training Academy (ETTA) to offer a comprehensive Hospital Chaplaincy Programme, leading to the Occupational Certificate: Social Counselling Worker. This course is designed to equip aspiring chaplains with the pastoral, spiritual, and counseling skills necessary for high-quality patient support.
Registrations close on the 27th of February 2026.
Course Structure
This is a full-time commitment that blends theoretical learning with hands-on application.
NQF Level 5 (QCTO) | SAQA Registered.
HospiVision Training Centre (Tshwane District Hospital).
Blended theoretical learning with supervised practical hours in clinical environments (Pretoria hospitals).
In-person only at the HospiVision Training Centre (Tshwane District Hospital).
Applicants are required to have a matric certificate. However, relevant prior learning may be recognised at the discretion of Excel Training Academy.
Fees
Below is the fee structure for the 2-year duration of the course. All fees are payable directly to ETTA.
Once-off fee upon acceptance.
R 1,500
Payable per year (x 2 years).
R 12,000
Includes Registration + 2 years tuition.
This excludes exam fees for
Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) at the end of the course.
R 27,000
The development of the Hospital Chaplaincy Programme was made possible through the support of Grant 63219 from the John Templeton Foundation.
We are proud to announce that HospiVision has partnered with the Excel Theological Training Academy (ETTA) to offer a comprehensive Hospital Chaplaincy Programme, leading to the Occupational Certificate: Social Counselling Worker.
