What were you doing before taking on study at aifc (eg, what line of work/study?)?
I have been employed by Airservices Australia for the last 21 years as an Aviation Fire Fighter.
Why did you decide to study Counselling?
I have always had a passion to see people’s lives changed. By studying counselling with aifc, I will be equipped with the tools to facilitate that change. THAT EXCITES ME!
What made you choose to study at aifc?
aifc provides Biblically based counselling courses. I know the value of implementing God’s word in the counselling process. I also have a number of friends who have completed studies with aifc and have witnessed firsthand the fruit of their efforts.
What would you like to do when you graduate?
Firstly, I would like to create a Chaplain’s position within Air Services Australia, which would support my fellow fire fighters as they deal with day-to-day emergencies and trauma.
What do you like about the course so far?
Studying via Distance Education for someone living in a remote place like Cairns has made it more accessible and affordable.
As I haven’t studied for over 20 years, the support I receive from my tutor and other students along with a variety of resources has made completing assessments much more achievable.
How is study fitting into your lifestyle?
As a husband and father of three children, the flexibility of Distance Education hasn’t stopped me finding the recommended 20 hours to complete study and assessment requirements. I have just applied for a transfer to a FIFO (Fly in, fly out) position in Western Australia so the portability with aifc is invaluable to being able to complete my studies.
Have you thought about becoming a qualified counsellor? It’s a great opportunity to learn how you can extend God's love and grace to the hurting out in the community.
For those who would like to enrol in aifc’s accredited Christian counselling courses we have two intakes per year for courses commencing around the following months:
Enrolment Season - opens approximately 2 months prior to our courses commencing. Enrol online here during our enrolment season.
We also offer two modes of study:
A Master of Counselling course was introduced in 2018.