Qualification details

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

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 manage their own business operations.

Occupational title  includes:

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

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Summary

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries

Packaging Rules

PACKAGING RULES  13 units are required for award of this qualification including: 5 core units 8 elective units A wide range of elective units is available, including: Group A electives which must all be selected for work in marriage celebrancy Group B electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice Other relevant electives listed below Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing

Core units 

CHCADMIN305E Work within the administration protocols of the organisation 

CHCCEL401B Work effectively in a celebrancy role 

CHCCEL406A Identify and address client needs in a celebrancy role 

CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships 

CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework 

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice 

All workers undertaking celebrancy work need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.

Group A electives  - required for marriage celebrancy work 

The following four units are required for marriage celebrancy work. These electives are required to apply for registration as a marriage celebrant with the Australian Attorney-General's Department.

CHCCEL402A Establish and maintain knowledge of legal responsibilities of a marriage celebrant  (Note pre -requisite : CHCCEL401B  )

CHCCEL403A Develop an effective relationship with a marrying couple  (Note pre -requisite : CHCCEL402A)

CHCCEL404A Plan a marriage ceremony in line with legal requirements  (Note pre -requisite : CHCCEL402A)

CHCCEL405A Conduct and review a marriage ceremony in line with legal requirements  (Note pre -requisite : CHCCEL402A)

Group B electives  - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice 

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

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers 

HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people 

Other relevant electives 

Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant of electives is provided to facilitate selection.

Funeral celebrancy 

CHCCS426A Provide support and care relating to loss and grief 

SIFFNL003A Arrange funerals 

SIFFNL009A Plan and conduct a funeral ceremony 

SIFIND001A Work effectively in the funeral services industry 

Business services 

BSBCMM401A Make a presentation 

BSBFIA402A Report on financial activity 

BSBITS401A Maintain business technology 

BSBMKG413A Promote products and services 

BSBREL401A Establish networks 

BSBREL402A Build client relationships and business networks 

BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities 

BSBSMB303A Organise finances for the micro business 

BSBSMB304A Determine resource requirements for the micro business 

BSBSMB305A Comply with regulatory , taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business 

BSBSMB306A Plan a home based business 

BSBSMB307A Set up information and communications technology for the micro business 

BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business 

BSBSMB403A Market the small business 

BSBSMB405A Monitor and manage small business operations 

BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances 

BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities 

SITXICT001A Build and launch a website for a small business 

Community services 

CHCCOM504A Develop , implement and promote effective workplace communication 

CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector 

CHCCS426A Provide support and care relating to loss and grief 

CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities 

CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities 

CHCGROUP410B Deliver a structured program 

CHCLD315A Recognise stages of lifespan development 

CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language , literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively 

CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues 

CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice 

CHCPAS401A Undertake pastoral care work 

CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people 

HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes 

Writing and performance 

CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media