- This course is delivered online through virtual e-classroom, however occasional travel to Geelong, Victoria is required for workshop sessions.
- The Gordon has one of the largest TAFE scholarship programs in Victoria. Scholarships range in value from $500 to $5,000. As a new student, you may be eligible for a scholarship to help you reach your educational goals.
Course Overview
This nationally recognised course allows you to join this thriving and growing industry, to become a marriage, funeral and life celebrant. Learn the honourable skills to orchestrate special and meaningful occasions, from how to interview clients, establish and agree on the ceremony format, understand the national legislative requirements, as well as presenting the ceremonies. Enhance your love of serving others, having compassion and celebrating life’s important moments with this unique course, available as a part-time, weekend and evening learning sessions.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Funeral celebrant
- Marriage celebrant
- Family and community celebrant
What You'll Learn
The course addresses specific legislative responsibilities of marriage celebrants and provides a range of electives representing different aspects of celebrancy work. Throughout the course, you learn the practicalities involved in the role, how to prepare and deliver ceremonies, and the opportunity to experience all facets that show the difference between a good celebrant and a great one.
To qualify to become a Commonwealth-Registered Marriage Celebrant, it is now a requirement to complete a full Certificate IV in Celebrancy. This course also covers administrative requirements, legal responsibility and how to set up your business communication plan.
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must be aged 17or over at the time of course commencement
- Applicants are expected to have literacy skills at Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3 and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2
You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Job Trainer. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Each qualification is made up of units of study. To gain RPL, you will need to demonstrate that you have the required skills and knowledge to meet the competencies of the unit.
Assessment
Assessment for this course is based on:
- Written assignments
- Observation
Subjects
About The Gordon Institute of TAFE
The Gordon Institute of TAFE is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of TAFE courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create pathways to university.
Gordon Institute of TAFE is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3044)
