Participants may choose to study as many modules as they like for their own learning and growth, without the need to sign up for an accredited course. However, for those who would also benefit from an award, there are two options. Thus the materials may be used at three levels:

1. Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology

Groundwork materials can be used to complete a government-accredited, Austudy-approved Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology.

If participants are employed as Australian Apprentices, their employer (usually their church) may be eligible to receive government assistance, including commencement and completion incentives of up to $4000, as well as supplementary support for adult apprentices. (Mission Australia can help churches and apprentices to create employment contracts.)

To receive a Certificate IV, participants must complete nine subjects, at a cost of $300 each. Each subject involves a range of assignments. For more information, e-mail training@gospelgroundwork.com.au.

2. Groundwork Awards

Groundwork offers its own internal awards — the Foundation Year Award and the Advanced Year Award. Each of these requires the successful completion of eight modules. (See the prospectus for the list of modules for each Year.) To receive an Award, participants must complete one short assignment for each module. This is sent to Groundwork for feedback. Feedback is charged at a flat rate of $30 per assignment, in addition to the cost of the module itself. (See unaccredited costs per module below.)

3. Unaccredited

Costs per module — unaccredited (including GST)

1. Wage earner            $50 (spouses free)
   

2. Non-wage earner    $25
   

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Group discounts — church enrolments in the same module at the same time

1. 10 people       $45 each (10% discount)
   

2. 20 people       $40 each (20% discount)
   

3. 30 people       $35 each (30% discount)
   

4. 40 people       $30 each (40% discount)
   

5. 50 +                $25 each (50% discount)