Certificate IV in Celebrancy
This qualification covers planning and presenting ceremonies of many kinds for clients in the Australian community. It includes understanding client needs, researching and designing ceremonies, presenting and reviewing them, working legally and ethically and building a sustainable celebrancy practice. Celebrants with experience leading ceremonies may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CHC Community Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- CHC42608 Certificate IV in Celebrancy (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Celebrants, often self-employed, who work with clients to plan and present ceremonies of different kinds.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Celebrant
- Civil celebrant
- Funeral celebrant
Qualification structure
13 units in total. at least 3 units from the Celebrancy group below; up to 4 units from the electives listed 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 the following units must be selected: CHCCEL005 Establish and maintain marriage celebrancy practice CHCCEL006 Interview clients and plan marriage ceremonies CHCCEL007 Prepare for, present and evaluate marriage ceremonies. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
6 units- CHCCEL001Develop sustainable celebrancy practice
- CHCCEL002Establish client celebrancy needs
- CHCCEL003Research, design and organise ceremonies
- CHCCEL004Prepare for, present and evaluate ceremonies
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
Elective units
28 units- CHCCEL005Establish and maintain marriage celebrancy practice
- CHCCEL006Interview clients and plan marriage ceremonies
- CHCCEL007Prepare for, present and evaluate marriage ceremonies
- CHCCEL008Plan, present and evaluate funeral and memorial ceremonies
- CHCCCS017Provide loss and grief support
- SIFXIND002Work effectively in the funeral services industry
- CHCCDE021Develop and support community resources
Other electives
- CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
- CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCPAS003Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care
- CHCPAS004Provide pastoral and spiritual care
- CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- BSBOPS401Coordinate business resources
- BSBOPS503Develop administrative systems
- BSBCMM411Make presentations
- BSBFIN302Maintain financial records
- BSBLEG525Apply legal principles in intellectual property law matters
- BSBTEC403Apply digital solutions to work processes
- BSBTEC301Design and produce business documents
- BSBMKG434Promote products and services
- BSBINS410Implement records systems for small business
- BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
- BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
- BSBESB404Market new business ventures
- BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
- CUAWRT301Write content for a range of media
- CUAMPF412Develop and apply stagecraft skills
- CUAMPF312Prepare for musical performances
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
When the marriage celebrancy electives are chosen, this qualification addresses the specific legislative responsibilities of marriage celebrants and is linked to national registration requirements. RPL towards this qualification does not by itself register you as a marriage celebrant.
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