Certificate of Spirit Australia
Australia's First Nationally Recognised Spirit Qualification.
Invitation & Inspiration
CSA - Level 3 Foundations
The Certificate of Spirit Australia (CSA) is your first recognised professional step in spiritual education.
It acknowledges your dedication, personal practice, and foundational learning, preparing you for ethical and confident practice.
Graduates are considered eligible for basic insurance as beginning practitioners, while they prepare for the live assessments of Level 4 (Practitioner) and Level 5 (Teacher) qualifications.
We welcome spiritual seekers of all traditions, faiths and heritages. Download the free Student Handbook and explore the Spirit Australia assessment criteria.
We encourage you to experience the integrity and community of Spirit Australia education for yourself, your higher self, and for humanity.
What You’ll Do
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Personal Practice (250 hrs): Develop regular spiritual study, supported by a personal journal (not assessed).
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Complementary Courses (20 hrs + 3 reports): Attend self-selected workshops, classes, or groups and reflect with three short reports.
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Formal Assessments (approx. 300 hrs):
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Completion of Six Foundation Units (Online or via Student Handbook).
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Personal Reflection Essay (750 words or 10-min video).
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OR Attendance at Annual Five Day Seminar
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Recognition & Progression
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AQF Alignment: Level 3 Certificate (Cert III) – approx. 600 hrs, 1 year part-time.
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Professional Standing: Recognition for practitioner insurance.
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Pathway Forward: Prepares you to continue towards live in person assessment and the professional qualification of Advanced Certificate (ASA – Practitioner).
Entry Pathways & RPL
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Prerequisite: Completion of Level 2 Spirit Australia six Foundation Courses.
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RPL Option: Experienced spiritual seekers can fast-track assessment:
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Assessments for RPL candidates include:
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Minimum 2 years prior experience.
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Must show knowledge of the six Foundation Units
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Submit reflection essay or attend Five-Day Seminar.
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CSA Quick Facts
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Duration: 1 year part-time (approx. 600 hrs)
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Cost: $250 one-off enrolment & assessment fee + $35 annual membership (plus optional Handbook $65)
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Payment Plan: $50 x 5 months
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Prerequisite: Level 2 six Foundation Units or RPL
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AQF Equivalent: Certificate III (Level 3)
Not ready for CSA yet? Start with our free online Welcome (Level 1) or Foundation (Level 2) Units.
You can enrol and begin online now, or purchase the Student Handbook if you prefer to read offline and annotate your learning by hand.
Join up as a Spirit Australia supporter member for $35 to have your exam results recorded...
and ready, set, go!
