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Certificate IV in Celebrancy (VIC ONLY) CHC41015

Study Method
In-class
Locations
Geelong
Institution
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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Course overview

Are you interested in becoming a marriage celebrant? This course covers the core skills and knowledge that underpin a range of celebrancy roles within the community.

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Job outcomes

  • Funeral celebrant
  • Marriage celebrant
  • Family and community celebrant
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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

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Geelong

Entry requirements

  • Applicants must be aged 18 or over
  • Applicants are expected to have language, literacy, numeracy and communication skills to at least Year 10 level.
  • Basic computer skills
  • Applicants seeking to be registered as a marriage celebrant must meet the Attorney General’s criteria for a Fit and Proper Person. Visit ag.gov.au for specific information.
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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

Core Subjects
CHCCEL001
Develop sustainable celebrancy practice
CHCCEL002
Establish client celebrancy needs
CHCCEL004
Prepare for present and evaluate ceremonies CHCCEL004
CHCCEL003
Research design and organise ceremonies
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Payment options

Course fees are made up of two components; tuition and materials fees. Due to the different level of Government subsidy available to students as published below, there are three possible fee levels for tuition fees; concession, standard and full fee. All levels of tuition available for this course are listed below. Only one will be applicable to you.

  • Concession Tuition- AUD $372
  • Standard Tutiton – AUD $1847
  • Full Fee Tuition – AUD $2982
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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)