The Coalition of Celebrant Associations (CoCA) Inc as the peak celebrant body in Australia was asked to provide representation on the Industry Reference Group (IRG) for the Review of the Client Services qualifications for the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CS&HISC). The Certificate IV in Celebrancy is one of the qualifications in the Client Services group. This work involves the streamlining and review of the Certificate IV in Celebrancy. The process commenced on with May 2012 with a one day workshop. Rona Goold, who was involved in the Second IRG between 2007 and 2009, was selected by CoCA…

Item 4.0 – Questions for Discussion: Sector Priorities1.     What are the current priorities, workforce development trends and challenges for your sector?Consider training priorities, upcoming changes to the work or workforce, changes in service delivery/ funding and new legislation or regulations2.     Do the qualifications reflect current work roles? Are there any new or changing work roles emerging? Are the qualifications used? What critical changes are needed to assist the industry in meeting its skill needs?Consider also pathways that currently exist and pathways that may be needed in the future3.     How are workers trained to meet the job requirements? Are there any…