Nationally Recognised Training
The following courses are approved by the Government registered Australian National Training Association (ANTA).
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Certificate IV in Celebrancy
As of the 3rd February 2010, the minimum qualification required by the Attorney Generals department for applications to become a Civil Marriage Celebrant, will be a Certificate IV in Celebrancy. Following is the information on the compulsory and elective units required for this new qualification.
Fees and costs
Registration is a ONCE ONLY fee.
Paying for the Full Certificate IV up front is
$250 Registration + $175 for each Unit = $2525 (Registration + 13 units)
Paying for a block of units
$250 Registration
+ 5 Compulsory @$185 for each unit (5 units) = $925
+ 4 Marriage Celebrant @$185 for each unit (4 units) = $740
+ 4 Funeral Celebrant @$185 for each unit (4 units) = $740
Pay as you go
$250 Registration+ $200 per unit = $450. Further unit cost $200 per additional unit.
CHC42608 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 manage their own business operations.
Occupational title includes:
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Funeral celebrant
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Loss and grief celebrant
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Marriage celebrant
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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) electives required for marriage celebrancy listed below must be selected for work in marriage celebrancy
- Other relevant electives listed below the compulsory units for this qualification
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Compulsory units
- CHCADMIN305D Work within the administration protocols of the organisation
- CHCCEL401A Work effectively in a celebrancy role
- CHCCEL406A Identify and address client needs in a celebrancy role
- CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
- CHCCS400A Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
- Electives required for marriage celebrancy
The following 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: CHCCEL401A)
- 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)
Other relevant electives
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
- CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media
- CUSMPF04A Prepare self for performance
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
- BSBWOR404A Develop work priorities
- SITXICT001A Build and launch a website for small business
Community services
- CHCCOM504A Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication
- CHCCS411A 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
- CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCPAS401A Undertake pastoral care work
- CHCYTH301D Work effectively with young people
- HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes
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.
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:
- HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
- HLTHIR404B Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
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