Diploma of Celebrancy Qualification Description
Note: The Skills Council does not have the resources to develop new units, despite enormous practical input from CoCA experienced celebrant practitioners. Uncertainty about continued funding due to the consultation on Industry Engagement in Training Package Development – Towards a Contestable Model Discussion Paper means the Skills Council must prioritise its resources over a wide range of community services and health packages.
As such the existing units can be strengthened in breadth and depth, but the development of new units must be rationed.
So whilst there are fewer units proposed by the Community Services & Health Skills Council (CSHISC) on the right hand side of the table below, these are more in-depth units and thus meet the overall requirements of a Diploma.
Note: Assessment conditions to address the computer and IT needs identified in CoCA's CEL 008 competency unit as celebrants must stay up to date with changing technologies.
Differences in approach are highlighted in RED.
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CoCA Recommendations @ 23rd January 2015 |
Community Services & Health Skills Council (CSHISC) Response @ 28 th February 2015 |
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Diploma of Professional Celebrancy Qualification Description This qualification reflects the role of professional celebrants, who work to offer a range of ceremonial and related services to the Australian community When the marriage celebrancy electives are chosen, this qualification addresses the specific legislative responsibilities of marriage celebrants and is linked to national registration requirements |
Cert IV / Diploma ? of Celebrancy Qualification Description This qualification reflects the role of celebrants, who work with clients to plan and conduct ceremonies. |
| Packaging Rules Total number of units = 18 · 9 core units · Marriage Units 3 · Funeral Units 2 |
Packaging Rules Total number of units = 13 · 6 core units · Celebrancy Units (Marriage and/or Funeral) - minimum of 3 |
| Up to 4 units from the list below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome To apply for registration as a marriage celebrant with the Australian Attorney-General's Department all units in the marriage celebrancy group must be selected All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. |
Up to 4 units from the list below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome To apply for registration as a marriage celebrant with the Australian Attorney-General's Department all units in the marriage celebrancy group must be selected All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. |
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Core units 9 units CEL001 Understand ceremony and establish client needs in the role of a celebrant CEL002 Research, create and evaluate ceremonial elements CEL003 Use writing skills for celebrancy practice CEL004 Communicate, create and organise ceremonies CEL005 Develop presentation and performance skills for celebrancy CEL006 Prepare for, conduct and evaluate ceremonies CEL007 Prepare for sustainable celebrancy practice CEL008 Identify needs, and set up and maintain resources for professional celebrancy practice |
Core units 6 units CEL004 Prepare for, conduct and evaluate ceremonies |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people |
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance or AG suggests CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people |
| Specified Marriage Units CEL010 Establish and maintain legal responsibilities of a marriage celebrant CEL011 Accept and plan marriage ceremonies in line with legal requirements CEL012 Prepare for, conduct and review marriage ceremonies in line with legal requirements |
Specified Marriage Units CHCCEL005 Establish and maintain marriage celebrancy practice CHCCEL006 Interview clients and plan marriage ceremonies CHCCEL007 Prepare for, present and evaluate marriage ceremonies |
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Specified Funeral Units CHCCS426B Provide support and care relating to loss and grief |
Specified Funeral Units Funeral INDUSTRY electives |
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Funeral INDUSTRY electives SIFFFNL005 Arrange funerals SIFFFNL010 Plan and conduct funeral ceremonies NB: These units were developed for funeral arrangers and other employees in the funeral services industry and as such, do not directly meet the training needs of independent celebrants. |
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Community electives CHCPAS001 Provide spiritual pastoral care |
Community electives CHCCCD002 Develop and implement community programsCHCPAS001 Provide spiritual pastoral care CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
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Business electives BSBSMB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business BSBSMB405 Monitor and manage small business operations BSBSMB406 Manage small business finances. BSBSMB403 Market the small business Qualification Mapping Information No equivalent qualification Links www.cshisc.com.au Link to Companion Volume Implementation Guide |
Business electives BSBADM409 Coordinate business resourcesBSBADM504 Plan or review administrative systems BSBFIA301 Maintain financial records BSBIPR401 Use and respect copyright BSBITS401 Maintain business technology BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents BSBMKG413 Promote products and services BSBRKG403 Set up a business or records system for a small business BSBSMB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business BSBSMB405 Monitor and manage small business operations BSBSMB406 Manage small business finances. BSBSMB403 Market the small business BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning Qualification Mapping Information No equivalent qualification Links www.cshisc.com.au Link to Companion Volume Implementation Guide |
