Cert IV in Celebrancy
There are new requirements for registering as a marriage celebrant.From February 3 2010, a person seeking registration as a celebrant must hold the new Certificate IV in Celebrancy (detailed below).
While there is some overlap with the ‘old’ Plan, conduct and review a marriage ceremony unit, there is significantly more work in achieving the Certificate IV.
Please refer to the information below and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call AssentTECS office on (07 3871 2539). I also suggest you check out the Attorney-General’s Department’s website at this link.
Certificate IV in Celebrancy - CHC 42608 - Marriage Celebrant Training Course
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 provides 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.
13 Units are required for award of this qualification including:
- 5 Core Units
- 8 Elective Units
Compulsory Units
The following CHCADMIN305E work within the adminstration protocols of the organisation
CHCCEL401B Work effectively in celebrancy role
CHCCEL406A Identify and address client needs in celebrancy role
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communciation skills to build relationships
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
Electives required for Marriage Celebrancy
The following electives are required to apply for authorisation as a marriage celebrant with the Commonweath Australian Attorney-General's Department.
CHCCEL402A Establish and maintain knowledge of legal responsibilities of a marriage celebrant Note: pre-requisite: CHCCEL401B)
(Pre-requisite CHCCEL402A required for the following 3 units)
CHCCEL403A Develop an effective relationship with a marrying couple
CHCCEL404A Plan a marriage ceremony in line with legal requirements
CHCCEL405A Conduct and review a marraige ceremony in line with legal requirements
Other Relevant Electives
SIFFNL009A Plan and conduct a funeral ceremony
SIFIND001A Work effectively in the funeral services industry
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
BSBSM403A Market the small business
Delivery:
The Certificate IV in Celebrancy will be delivered face-to-face over seven (7) two-day workshops. Delivery dates are:
| BRISBANE 2012 | SYDNEY 2012 | |
| Workshop 1 | June 2 - 3 | June 30 -July 1 |
| Workshop 2 | June 30 - July 1 | July 14 - 15 |
| Workshop 3 | July 28 - 29 | July 28 - 29 |
| Workshop 4 | August 25 - 26 | August 4 - 5 |
| Workshop 5 | September 15 - 16 | September 1 - 2 |
| Workshop 6 | October 20 -21 | October 13 -14 |
| Workshop 7 | November 24 - 25 | November 9 - 11 |
Assessment:
The course is assessed via a combination of written and practical tasks. Learners will need to have access to a computer and the internet.
Learners will complete theory information during the workshops and will be provided with assessment tasks to complete prior to the following session.
Fees:
Certificate IV in Celebrancy is $2145.00
Fee comprises:
$150.00 non-refundable registration fee
$200.00 learning resources
$1795.00 tuition fee
Payment Schedule:
Seven (7) payments of $285.00
First payment: $150.00 registration fee + $285.00 - $435.00 due on enrolment
Subsequent payments of $285.00 are to be made prior to attendance at each face-to-face workshop
Register now by clicking on the preferred location below.