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 criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include the ability to:

 Refer persons to appropriate authority for further information

 Provide ceremony resources that are varied, presentable and well maintained

 Demonstrate language and literacy competence, including:

 literacy competence to satisfactorily fulfil the role of a marriage celebrant including the ability to interpret legal requirements and Commonwealth policies and procedures

 language competence to convey legal requirements to marrying couples

CHCCEL403A Develop an effective relationship with a marrying couple

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

 Convey a non-judgemental attitude towards marrying couple

 Determine and understand marrying couple's needs and assist them to feel at ease

In addition, the candidate must be able 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 the ability to:

 Establish networks with relevant marriage/relationship education service provider/s

 Deliver the agreed format and content of the ceremony

 Facilitate ceremonies in a manner that demonstrates cultural and social respect

 Manage ceremonies consistent with the celebrant's responsibility towards the significance of marriage

 Demonstrate effective communication skills, including:

 speaking in a firm, diplomatic and culturally appropriate manner

 providing clear information, listen to and understand the needs of marrying couple, and clarify ceremony instructions

 effective and empathetic listening skills while avoiding acting as a counsellor or educator

 maintaining awareness of and sensitivity to needs of marrying couple (e.g. demonstrate sensitivity to issues of race, religious beliefs, cultural background, language levels, personal capabilities of marrying couple)

 discussing appropriate check/to do lists with couple

 summarising and clarifying issues covered during consultation interviews prior to conduct of ceremony

 effective negotiation skills

 effective conflict resolution skills

 confirming procedures with translator as necessary

 Apply effective management skills

 Explain the key features of the Marriage Act 1961

 Accurately complete essential legal documents

 Access information about and an understanding of GST and its application

 Locate the relevant information for other state/territory legislation as required (such as local government parks and gardens, State and Territory registering authorities)

 Refer persons to appropriate authority for further information

 Provide ceremony resources that are varied, presentable and well maintained

 Work with others and display empathy

Ability to:

 Demonstrate language and literacy competence, including:

 literacy competence to satisfactorily fulfil the role of a marriage celebrant including the ability to interpret legal requirements and commonwealth policies and procedures

 use appropriate ritual and symbols in ceremony

 language competence to convey legal requirements to marrying couples, to provide clear information, listen to and understand the needs of marrying couples and clarify ceremony instructions

 Apply problem solving skills including the ability to work with a group and calmly manage disruptions

 Demonstrate effective presentation skills, including:

 presenting materials for ceremony professionally; and controlled assembly of wedding party and guests with discretion

 effective projection of voice and ability to work in public before an audience

 demonstrating discretion in terms of any perceived or actual disruption during ceremony

 conducting ceremony with flow and continuity

 introducing couple in the manner previously agreed

 presentation of a complete and professional folder of ceremony to couple

 demonstrating respect and courtesy to wedding party, guests and other participants (i.e. photographer, musicians, translator) before, during and following the ceremony

 consultation and presentation skills including an ability to convey an attitude of professionalism and compassion

 using effective problem solving skills to clarify any legal or other business issues arising

 departing tactfully and at the appropriate time

Demonstrate management and administrative skills, including:

 effectively using techniques for monitoring own service area including client satisfaction

 applying numeracy skills including satisfactory record-keeping

 being honest and open in terms of fees and what monies are refundable and in what circumstances

 using effective time management skills to ensure arrival at venue at agreed time

 checking any equipment or resources as necessary

 following up on any outstanding issues

 contributing to revision of procedures and guidelines as appropriate

CHCCEL404A Plan a marriage ceremony in line with legal requirements

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

 Convey a non-judgemental attitude towards marrying couples

 Plan marriage ceremonies consistent with the celebrant's responsibility towards the significance of marriage

 Determine and understand marrying couples' needs and assist them to feel at ease

In addition, the candidate must be able 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 the ability to:

 Demonstrate effective communication skills, including:

 speaking in a firm, diplomatic and culturally appropriate manner

 providing clear information, listening to and understanding the needs of marrying couples, and clarifying ceremony instructions

 applying effective and empathic listening skills while avoiding acting as a counsellor or educator

 maintaining awareness of and sensitivity to marrying couples' needs (e.g. sensitivity to issues of race, religious beliefs, cultural background, language levels, personal capabilities of marrying couples)

 discussing appropriate check/to do lists with couple

 summarising and clarifying issues covered during consultation interviews prior to conduct of ceremony

 using effective negotiation skills

 using effective conflict resolution skills

 confirming procedures with translator as necessary

 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)

 Refer persons to appropriate authority for further information

 Provide ceremony resources that are varied, presentable and well maintained

 Work with others and display empathy

 Demonstrate language and literacy competence, including:

 literacy competence to satisfactorily fulfil the role of a marriage celebrant including the ability to interpret legal requirements and Commonwealth policies and procedures

 use of appropriate ritual and symbols in ceremony

 language competence to provide clear information, listen to and understand the needs of marrying couples and clarify ceremony instructions

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

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

 Deliver the agreed format and content of the ceremony

 Facilitate ceremonies in a manner that demonstrates cultural and social respect

 Convey a non-judgemental attitude towards marrying couples

 Manage ceremonies consistent with the celebrant's responsibility towards the significance of marriage

 Determine and understand needs of marrying couples and assist them to feel at ease

In addition, the candidate must be able 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 the ability to:

 Provide information about the availability of relationship education services

 Establish networks with relevant marriage/relationship education service provider/s

 Demonstrate effective communication skills, including:

 speaking in a firm, diplomatic and culturally appropriate manner

 providing clear information, listen to and understand the needs of marrying couples, and clarify ceremony instructions

 effective and empathetic listening skills while avoiding acting as a counsellor or educator

 maintaining awareness of and sensitivity to needs of marrying couples (e.g. demonstrate sensitivity to issues of race, religious beliefs, cultural background, language levels, personal capabilities of clients)

 discussing appropriate check/to do lists with couple

 summarising and clarify issues covered during consultation interviews prior to

conduct of ceremony

 effective negotiation skills

 effective conflict resolution skills

 confirming procedures with translator as necessary Apply effective management skills Explain the key features of the Marriage Act Accurately complete essential legal documents Access information about and an understanding of GST and its application

 Locate the relevant information for other state/territory legislation as required (such as local government parks and gardens, state and territory registering authorities)

 Refer persons to appropriate authority for further information

 Provide ceremony resources that are varied, presentable and well maintained

 Work with others and display empathy

Ability to:

 Demonstrate language and literacy competence, including:

 literacy competence to satisfactorily fulfil the role of a marriage celebrant including the ability to interpret legal requirements and Commonwealth policies and procedures

 using appropriate ritual and symbols in ceremony

 language competence to provide clear information, listen to and understand the needs of marrying couples and clarify ceremony instructions

 Apply problem solving skills including the ability to work with a group and calmly manage disruptions

Demonstrate effective presentation skills, including:

 presenting materials for ceremony professionally; and controlled assembly of wedding party and guests with discretion

 effective projection of voice and ability to work in public before an audience

 discretion in terms of any perceived or actual disruption during ceremony

 conducting ceremony with flow and continuity

 introducing couple in the manner previously agreed

 presentation of a complete and professional folder of ceremony to couple

 demonstrating respect and courtesy to wedding party, guests and other participants (i.e. photographer, musicians, translator) before, during and following the ceremony

 consultation and presentation skills including an ability to convey an attitude of professionalism and compassion

 using effective problem solving skills to clarify any legal or other business issues arising

 departing tactfully and at the appropriate time

Demonstrate management and administrative skills, including:

 effectively using techniques for monitoring own service area including client satisfaction

 applying numeracy skills including satisfactory record-keeping

 being honest and open in terms of fees and what monies are refundable and in what circumstances [note: this needs to be conveyed at the first interview with the couple]

 using effective time management skills to ensure arrival at venue at agreed time

 checking any equipment or resources as necessary

 following up on any outstanding issues

 contributing to revision of procedures and guidelines as appropriate