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 role

These 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

 Other Legislation

 general knowledge of aspects of Commonwealth Migration, Privacy, Trade Practices, Commonwealth Statutory Declarations and Copyright Acts relevant to performing the role of a marriage celebrant

 awareness of Commonwealth discrimination laws as well as those in each state and territory

 knowledge of the processes and procedures of State/territory Registrars of Births, Deaths and Marriages

 Statutory Declarations Act 1959 (Cwlth):

 detailed knowledge of responsibilities in accepting a Commonwealth Statutory Declaration

 Migration Act 1958:

 broad understanding of immigration laws and the issues that may arise for parties who do not have permanent residency status and wish to marry

 awareness that marriage does not automatically give permanent residency

 Copyright Act 1968 especially applicability of the use of material in ceremonies

 Privacy Act 1988

 understanding that celebrants have an obligation to protect privacy and maintain confidentiality

 Trade Practices Act 1974

 understanding of obligations relevant to operating as a marriage celebrant within the Trade Practices Act; and

 knowledge of where to locate relevant information

 Marriage/relationship education services – knowledge of pre-marriage and other relationship education services

 Knowledge of sources of legal and practical information

CHCCEL403A Develop an effective relationship with a marrying couple

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 role

These include:

 Knowledge of sources of legal and practical information;

 Understanding and awareness of cultural rights, multicultural contributions, and the place of the arts in culture and ceremony

 Knowledge of the importance of ceremony and ritual in community and family life

 Understanding of client liaison techniques

 Understanding of and a commitment to ongoing professional development

 Elements of conducting an effective ceremony including use of additional materials

 Basic knowledge of stages of human development and recognise potential impacts on the marrying couple's expectations of the celebrant and each other

The candidate must also be able to apply knowledge outlined in CHCCEL402A Establish and maintain knowledge of legal responsibilities of a marriage celebrant, including:

 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

 Other Legislation

 general knowledge of aspects of Commonwealth Migration, Privacy, Trade Practices, Commonwealth Statutory Declarations and Copyright Acts relevant to performing the role of a marriage celebrant

 awareness of Commonwealth discrimination laws as well as those in each state and territory

 knowledge of the processes and procedures of State/territory Registrars of Births,Deaths and Marriages

 Statutory Declarations Act 1959 (Cwlth):

 detailed knowledge of responsibilities in accepting a Commonwealth Statutory Declaration

 Migration Act 1958:

 broad understanding of immigration laws and the issues that may arise for parties who do not have permanent residency status and wish to marry

 awareness that marriage does not automatically give permanent residency

 Copyright Act 1968 especially applicability of the use of material in ceremonies

 Privacy Act 1988

 understanding that celebrants have an obligation to protect privacy and maintain confidentiality

 Trade Practices Act 1974

 understanding of obligations relevant to operating as a marriage celebrant within the Trade Practices Act; and

 knowledge of where to locate relevant information Marriage/relationship education services – knowledge of pre-marriage and other relationship education services

CHCCEL404A Plan a marriage ceremony in line with legal requirements

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 role

These include:

 Knowledge of sources of legal and practical information

 Understanding and awareness of cultural rights, multicultural contributions, and the place of the arts in culture and ceremony

 Knowledge of the importance of ceremony and ritual in community and family life

 Understanding of client liaison techniques

 Understanding of and a commitment to ongoing professional development

 Elements of conducting an effective ceremony including use of additional materials

The candidate must also be able to apply knowledge outlined in CHCCEL402A Establish and maintain knowledge of legal responsibilities of a marriage celebrant, including:

 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

 Other Legislation

 general knowledge of aspects of Commonwealth Migration, Privacy, Trade Practices, Commonwealth Statutory Declarations and Copyright Acts relevant to performing the role of a marriage celebrant

 awareness of Commonwealth discrimination laws as well as those in each state and territory

 knowledge of the processes and procedures of State/territory Registrars of Births, Deaths and Marriages

 Statutory Declarations Act 1959 (Cwlth):

 detailed knowledge of responsibilities in accepting a Commonwealth Statutory Declaration

 Migration Act 1958:

 broad understanding of immigration laws and the issues that may arise for parties who do not have permanent residency status and wish to marry

 awareness that marriage does not automatically give permanent residency

 Copyright Act 1968 especially applicability of the use of material in ceremonies

 Privacy Act 1988

 understanding that celebrants have an obligation to protect privacy and maintain confidentiality

 Trade Practices Act 1974

 understanding of obligations relevant to operating as a marriage celebrant within the Trade Practices Act

 knowledge of where to locate relevant information Marriage/relationship education services – knowledge of pre-marriage and other relationship education services

CHCCEL405A Conduct and review a marriage ceremony in line with legal requirements

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 role

These include:

 Knowledge of sources of legal and practical information;

 Understanding and awareness of cultural rights, multicultural contributions, and the place of the arts in culture and ceremony

 Knowledge of the importance of ceremony and ritual in community and family life

 Understanding of client liaison techniques

 Understanding of and a commitment to ongoing professional development

 Elements of conducting an effective ceremony including use of additional materials

The candidate must also be able to apply knowledge outlined in CHCCEL402A Establish and maintain knowledge of legal responsibilities of a marriage celebrant, including:

 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

 Other legislation

 general knowledge of aspects of Commonwealth Migration, Privacy, Trade Practices, Commonwealth Statutory Declarations and Copyright Acts relevant to performing the role of a marriage celebrant

 awareness of Commonwealth discrimination laws as well as those in each state and territory

 knowledge of the processes and procedures of State/territory Registrars of Births, Deaths and Marriages

 Statutory Declarations Act 1959 (Cwlth):

 detailed knowledge of responsibilities in accepting a Commonwealth Statutory Declaration

 Migration Act 1958:

 broad understanding of immigration laws and the issues that may arise for parties who do not have permanent residency status and wish to marry

 awareness that marriage does not automatically give permanent residency

 Copyright Act 1968 especially applicability of the use of material in ceremonies

 Privacy Act 1988

 understanding that celebrants have an obligation to protect privacy and maintain confidentiality

 Trade Practices Act 1974

 understanding of obligations relevant to operating as a marriage celebrant within the Trade Practices Act; and

 knowledge of where to locate relevant information

 Marriage/Relationship Education Services – knowledge of pre-marriage and other relationship education services