Certificate IV in Celebrancy

This qualification covers the broad based skills and knowledge that underpin a range of celebrancy roles, as well as addressing specific legislative responsibilities of marriage celebrants and providing a range of electives representing different aspects of celebrancy work.

Celebrants may specialise in a range of areas of celebrancy as well as developing skills to mange their own business operations

.Occupational title includes:

• Marriage celebrant
•  Funeral celebrant
• Loss and grief celebran
• Civil celebrant
• Community celebrant
• Family celebrant
• Celebrant

PACKAGING RULES

13 units must be selected for this qualification including:

• 5 compulsory units 
• 8 elective units

A wide range of elective units is available and may include:

The four (4) mandatory electives for marriage celebrancy listed below must be selected for work in marriage celebrancy

Other relevant electives listed below the compulsory units for this qualification

Competency units packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in the Community Services and/or Health Training Packages

Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, competency units packaged at this level or higher in other relevant Training Packages

NOTE: Pdf files are of the Final Draft Units that were approved with the changes marked.

Compulsory units

1. Work effectively in a celebrancy role CHCCEL401A * Pre-requisite for all other units in this Certificate IV 
2. Identify and address client needs in a celebrancy role CHCCEL406A 
3. Use targeted communication skills to build relationships CHCCOM403A 
4. Work within a legal and ethical framework CHCCS400A 
5. Work within the administration protocols of the organisation CHCADMIN305D

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All workers undertaking celebrancy work need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Indigenous clients and co-workers and with clients and coworkers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This foundation is to be provided and assess as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of the qualification.

Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.

Where work involves a specific focus on Indigenous and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:

• Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers HLTHIR403B
• Work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people HLTHIR404B

Relevant electives

Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. 

Electives for marriage celebrancy work (ie required elective units for appointment as a marriage celebrant)

The following electives are required to apply for registration as a marriage celebrant with the Australian Attorney-General’s Department.

Pre-requisite: CHCCEL401A

1. Establish and maintain knowledge of legal responsibilities of a marriage celebrant CHCCEL402A # pre-requisite for all other marriage units
2. Develop an effective relationship with a marrying couple CHCCEL403A
3. Plan a marriage ceremony in line with legal requirements CHCCEL404A
4. Conduct and review a marriage ceremony in line with legal requirements CHCCEL405A 

Other relevant electives

The following list of relevant of electives is provided to facilitate selection.

Funeral celebrancy

• Provide support and care relating to loss and griefCHCCS426A
• Perform general funeral arrangements WFSFNL301A
• Perform general funeral celebrancy WFSFNL407A
• Work effectively in the funeral services industry WFSPCS101A

Business services

• Make a presentation BSBCMM401A
• Report on financial activity BSBFIA402A
• Maintain business technology BSBITS401A
• Promote products and services BSBMKG413A
• Establish networks BSBREL401A
• Build client relationships and business networks BSBREL402A
• Investigate micro business opportunities BSBSMB301A
• Organise finances for the micro business BSBSMB303A
• Determine resource requirements for the micro businessBSBSMB304A
• Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business BSBSMB305A
• Plan a home-based business BSBSMB306A
• Set up information and communications technology for the micro business BSBSMB307A
• Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business BSBSMB401A
• Market the small business BSBSMB403A
• Monitor and manage small business operations BSBSMB405A
• Manage small business finances BSBSMB406A
• Develop work priorities BSBWOR404A
• Build, launch a website for small business THHGCT05A

 

Community services

• Develop, implement and promote effective communication techniques CHCCOM504A
• Work effectively in the community sector CHCCS411A
• Maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities CHCDIS302A 
• Plan and conduct group activities CHCGROUP403D 
• Deliver a structured program CHCGROUP410B 
• Recognise stages of life span development CHCLD315A 
• Reflect and improve upon professional practice CHCORG428A 
• Provide pastoral care CHCPAS401A
• Work effectively with young people CHCYTH301D

Working with diversity

• Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers HLTHIR403B 
• Work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people HLTHIR404B

Writing and performance

• Prepare self for performance  (CUE03) CUSMPF04A
• Write content for a range of media  (CUF07) CUFWRT301A

Copyright: The above information is provided by the Skills Council of NSW that adminsters the Community Services and Health sector of the VET program

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