Coalition of Celebrant Associations

Australia’s Peak Celebrant Body

Certificate IV in Celebrancy - pre-2017

Summary of Knowledge and Skills

Overview of Certificate IV in Celebrancy— — Core Units – Knowledge— — Core Units – Skills— — Marriage Units – Knowledge— — Marriage Units – Skills— — Funeral units – Knowledge— — Funeral units – Skills— — Reference material DOWNLOAD Individual Units in PDF CHCCEL401C Work effectively in a celebrancy roleCHCCEL401C_R1.pdfCHCCEL406A Identify and address client needs in a celebrancy roleCHCCEL406A_R1.pdfCHCCEL402A Establish and maintain knowledge of legal responsibilities of a marriage celebrant(Note: pre-requisite: CHCCEL401CB)CHCCEL402A_R1.pdfCHCCEL403A Develop an effective relationship with a marrying coupleCHCCEL403A_R1.pdfCHCCEL404A Plan a marriage ceremony in line with legal requirementsCHCCEL404A_R1.pdfCHCCEL405A Conduct and review a marriage ceremony in line with legal…
CHCCEL401C Work effectively in a celebrancy roleEssential skills:It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Conduct an effective ceremony including use of additional materials Facilitate ceremonies in a manner that demonstrates cultural and social respect Incorporate visual and performing arts in ceremony and ritual appropriately in a manner that addresses client needs Manage ceremonies consistent with the celebrant's responsibility towards the value of ceremony, ritual and symbolism Personalise a ceremony or ritual to address specific identified client needs Research internet and other sources for ceremony and celebrant related information and resources and support In addition, the candidate must…
CHCCEL401C Work effectively in a celebrancy roleEssential knowledge:The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work roleThese include: Awareness of the history of ritual and ceremony, including both religious and secular focus Function and importance of ritual (ceremony/ group support) and story telling times of change, and in particular human life stages from birth to death Broad understanding of the role of the celebrant in Australian culture in 21st century Structure and…
CHCCEL402A Establish and maintain knowledge of legal responsibilities of a marriage celebrant(Note: pre-requisite: CHCCEL401CB)Essential skills:It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Comply with all obligations and responsibilities under the Marriage Act Adhere to all required legislation Provide information about the availability of relationship education services Explain the key features of the Marriage Act 1961 Accurately complete essential legal documents Locate the relevant information for other state/territory legislation as required (such as local government parks and gardens, State and Territory registering authorities)In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance…
CHCCEL402A Establish and maintain knowledge of legal responsibilities of a marriage celebrant(Note: pre-requisite: CHCCEL401CB)Essential knowledge:The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work roleThese include knowledge of: Marriage Act: knowledge of the obligations and responsibilities of a marriage celebrant according to the Marriage Act and Marriage Regulations and Code of Practice knowledge of all documentation which must be sighted before a marriage can take place knowledge of offences under the Marriage Act…
SIFFNL009A Plan and conduct a funeral ceremonyRequired skills communication skills, including clear and direct communication and active listening and questioning techniques, to develop knowledge of the deceased and make effective public presentations during funeral ceremonies planning skills to develop structured funeral ceremony presentations according to required timeframe organisational skills to identify and organise required resources literacy and numeracy skills to develop and review written funeral speeches and meet agreed timeframes for performance of ceremony interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities customer…
SIFFNL009A Plan and conduct a funeral ceremonyRequired knowledge burial and inurnment procedures social, religious and cultural differences and traditions professional funeral services industry parameters and protocols in dealing with the bereaved and the deceased workplace policies and procedures regarding performing funeral celebrancy. SIFIND001B Work effectively in the funeral services industryRequired knowledge workplace policies and procedures workplace organisational structure stakeholders and structure of the funeral services industry broad understanding of relevant federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations applying to the funeral services industry environmental impacts applying to the funeral services industry and minimal impact practices to reduce…
References:CURRENT OVERVIEW OF THE CERTIFICATE IV IN CELEBRANCYDownload file -> CHC42608_R2Marriage (Celebrancy qualifications or skills) Determination 2009RTO Skills Determination
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