Certificate IV in Celebrancy
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- About this course
- Careers
- Course details
- Course structure
- Units and electives
- Admission information
- Course objectives
- How to apply
About this course
Make a difference in people’s lives by becoming a civil celebrant. You will develop excellent communication skills, gain a strong understanding of the legal and ethical framework within which you will work, and learn to identify your clients’ needs.
The course will train you in the use of music, literature and culturally significant elements in ceremonies, and how to comply with Australian legislation such as the Marriage Act.
You will gain the skills and knowledge required for a range of celebrancy roles, including:
- marriage ceremonies
- name giving ceremonies
- love commitment ceremonies
- renewal of vows
- funerals
- corporate events
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Careers
- civil celebrant
- marriage and funeral celebrant
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Course details
- Course location
- City Flinders and Industry
- Faculty
- Faculty of Workforce Development
- School
- School of Health and Community Services
- Duration
- 3 months
- Study options
- Part Time
- Study mode
- On campus , Industry
- Course code
- CHC42608
Course Structure
To achieve the qualification a total of 13 units must successfully completed consisting of 5 core units, 8 elective units. Four electives are mandatory and the remaining 4 elective units can be selected appropriately to address workplace requirements, units of competency packaged at this level or higher in other relevant Training Packages as approved by the School of Community Services.
Ongoing Professional Development (OPD) cannot be gained by recognition of prior learning (RPL). Requirements for the five compulsory subjects and the four compulsory marriage Celebrancy subjects must be done by coursework.
Thirteen (13) Units must be completed for the Certificate IV. Nine of these units are particularly relevant to the Marriage Celebrant aspect of this qualification. This means that you can still gain recognition of prior learning (RPL) for four of the optional subjects.
Units and electives
Core Units
- Work Within the Administration Protocols of the Organisation [CHCADMIN305E]
- Work Effectively in a Celebrancy Role [CHCCEL401B]
- Identify and Address Client Needs in a Celebrancy Role [CHCCEL406A]
- Use Targeted Communication Skills to Build Relationships [CHCCOM403A]
- Work Within a Relevant Legal and Ethical Framework [CHCCS400B]
Electives
Marriage Specific Units
- Establish and Maintain Knowledge of Legal Responsibilities of a Marriage Celebrant [CHCCEL402A]
- Develop an Effective Relationship With a Marrying Couple [CHCCEL403A]
- Plan a Marriage Ceremony in Line With Legal Requirements [CHCCEL404A]
- Conduct and Review a Marriage Ceremony in Line With Legal Requirements [CHCCEL405A]
Optional Units
- Plan and Conduct a Funeral Ceremony [SIFFNL009A]
- Write Content for a Range of Media [CUFWRT301A]
- Prepare Self for Performance [CUSMPF04A]
- Reflect on and Improve Own Professional Practice [CHCORG428A]
- Provide Support and Care Relating to Loss and Grief [CHCCS426A]
- Work Effectively in the Funeral Services Industry [SIFIND001A]
- Arrange Funerals [SIFFNL003A]
Business Units
- 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]
Admission information
- TAFE: not applicable
- Year 12: not applicable
- International: not applicable
- Mature: Written application supporting reasons for participating in the course.
Course objectives
The units required to be completed for registration will enable the student to be competent in planning, conducting and reviewing ceremonies including: Marriage Ceremony, Name giving Ceremony, Love Commitment Ceremony, Renewal of Vows, Corporate Events, Funerals using music, literature and culturally significant elements as well as complying with Australian legislation. Students will also learn to address the legal requirements and develop sound understanding of the Marriage Act.
How to apply for this course
We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 24 February 2012.
When you're ready to apply:
- Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
- Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
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As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
- submit supplementary forms
- attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
- submit a folio
- sit a test
Details about extra requirements are available in the:
You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Transferring between VU courses
Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.
You can also contact us directly:
- Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
- School of Health and Community Services | Phone: +61 3 9919 8674 | Email: cs.admin@vu.edu.au
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