Thirteen units must be selected for this qualification including: * 6 core units *7 elective units

View details of the units of competency here.

In order to attain the qualification CHC41015 Certificate IV in Celebrancy candidates must be assessed as having achieved competency in thirteen units of competency. The following form will assist you in deciding which elective units you may select to achieve CHC41015 Certificate IV in Celebrancy: Options to Establish Learner Interest

The course is delivered part face-to-face in the classroom and part self-paced via QualTrain’s e-learning website. We highly recommend attendance in the classroom where possible, although for rural and remote students, we have the complete learning and assessment available online.

Following payment of the deposit (please see below) you will receive an electronic invitation to formally enrol. Once enrolled, students are provided with login details to QualTrain’s e-learning website where they may commence study. Students are provided with hard copy learning resources, on the first day of class. Including: latest versions of the Marriage Act 1961, Marriage Regulations 1963, Guidelines on the Marriage Act, Learner Workbook – filled with ceremony ideas and templates – a rich resource. We also supply QualTrain’s Motivational Manual to our students, this assists in planning the self-paced learning process and is inspirational for those who may not have studied for some time.

Study online via QualTrain’s e-learning website: here you will find structured lessons, instructional videos, interesting articles, prompts to develop research skills and valuable resources. Study in the classroom: one of the greatest benefits is the sharing of knowledge and experiences whilst learning new skills; learning techniques include role-play, small group work, solving problems, develop strategies to manage situations, Q&As with the trainer. Modes of assessment: tasks include knowledge tests, projects, assignments, reporting, performance and practical demonstration.

Prior to commencement of the course, an assessment plan is developed for each candidate. One copy of this document is given to the student and one kept by QualTrain administration. The plan is updated regularly to confirm receipt of completed assessment tasks.

Students maintain regular communication with their peers, trainers and QualTrain administration via a private Facebook page and the student support email and telephone contact.

CHC41015 Certificate IV in Celebrancy (includes funeral celebrancy – highly recommended

The course is delivered as blended online via QualTrain’s e-learning website and face-to-face in the classroom including: six days in the classroom for Core and Elective units for marriage + one day at a wedding venue for assessment of wedding ceremonies. PLUS four Elective units appropriate for Funeral Celebrancy requiring a further two days in the classroom + a fieldtrip + one day for assessment of ceremonies. Access to QualTrain e-learning website + hard copy learning material. The total cost for the above package is $2100.00 (no GST) We do not recommend study of this course by distance education. This option is only available for people who live in rural or remote areas who simply cannot get to the classroom. This means they will study online, self-paced and will be given access to a tutor (email/phone). Please be aware, there is a requirement for participation and performance in nine ceremonies before an audience of a large number of people (audience of 20 recommended for the marriage module. This is almost impossible to manage by distance education. Please contact admin@qualtrain.com.au if you wish to discuss this option. Additional days in the classroom are available for those who opt for online learning and then find they would like to attend one or more of the classroom days. This facility is also available for graduates who would like to attend a class to refresh their knowledge. Cost for attendance in the classroom is $150.00 per day (no GST)

How you will be charged for the course

All charges and refunds are in Australian Dollars (AUD) Students are required to pay a $500.00 deposit when registering for enrolment in a course. This charge constitutes part of the course fee as outlined above. Once the payment is made via eWAY, QualTrain administration will be notified and the registration process will begin. The process requires the student to complete a formal electronic enrolment form. Once the enrolment process is complete, the student will be issued with an invoice the remainder of the course fee – following formal enrolment, QualTrain will issue login details to QualTrain’s e-learning website. Hard copy learning material will be provided to the student on the first day in class. Course fees must be paid in full before QualTrain will issue the parchment testamur and record of achievement. Please review: Terms & Conditions / Refund Policy

Enrolment period is 12 months, however, the majority of our students complete the training in approximately six months (some less, some more, depending on their commitment to study time and other associated factors).

Classroom times are usually 9.15am arrive for a 9.30am start. We aim to finish every day by 4.30pm. We ask students to kindly arrive in good time for the commencement of the lesson. The funeral celebrancy fieldtrip must start at 8.30am in order for the group to have access to staff in the crematorium and in the chapel. All the practical aspects of the course are conducted in the classroom, including role-play and working together in small groups. We ask our students to enter into the spirit of collaboration, cooperation and mutual respect, which enables all members of the group to interface productively with one another. The dress-code for class days is ‘casual/comfortable/respectful’ – during the funeral celebrancy fieldtrip, we request you wear respectful/semi-formal wear as you will be visiting a crematorium and chapel (there may well be a funeral at the same time) and visiting a funeral director in a funeral home – for assessment of wedding ceremonies, we hope you will enter into the spirit of the occasion and ‘dress up’. Refreshments in the classroom: QualTrain provides tea/coffee/milk/biscuits for morning and afternoon breaks. We ask our students to kindly supply their own lunch (byo or purchase from nearby food outlets) and special items such as soy milk. Items you must bring to class:

• the hard copy learning material you will be given on the first day of class (Marriage Act, Marriage Regulations, Guidelines for the Marriage Act, Learner workbooks)
• a notebook (referred to as the reflective journal)
• black pens (please do not bring erasers, correction fluid – you must not complete any documents to be submitted in pencil!)
• laptops (optional not a requirement unless you prefer to make notes electronically)

What happens if I miss a class? The classroom learning is extremely important, unless you have enrolled in a distance education package, you are expected to attend each class as outlined in the program. Please see the cancellation clause in the Terms & Conditions. If you miss a class, you will have the option of repeating the class, subject to availability, and providing you book the class within the 12 month period of your registered enrolment. We will do everything we can to assist you, however, if another class is not available, you may complete your study by distance education. Please note the following:

• If you are booked into a class and then find you are are not able to attend, please give at least 14 days’ notice in writing (email accepted) to QualTrain.
• If you gives less than 14 days’ notice, QualTrain reserves the right to charge a $150 cancellation fee, which will be added to the invoice / unless of course, there are extenuating circumstances, such as illness (to be assessed by the CEO).
• If you fail to turn up to a booked classroom day, and fail to give notice, unless there are extenuating circumstances (to be assessed by the CEO) you will be charged $150 per day, to repeat that day of the program in the classroom.

You will find a profile of our trainers on the ‘About Qualtrain’ page. Our trainers have been carefully selected for their extensive knowledge and experience in both training and celebrancy. They are approved by the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department to deliver the marriage units within the qualification.

o attain CHC41015 Certificate IV in Celebrancy with RPL (recognition of prior learning) assessment only pathway, you must provide evidence to show that you have worked as a marriage celebrant and solemnised marriages in Australia; that you have applied (or are able to apply) your skills in the community services sector, and that your work has encompassed at least thirteen units of competency embedded in the qualification, including the compulsory and mandatory for marriage celebrancy. You may have prior skills or knowledge which may be used to attain the Elective Units of Competency. Please contact QualTrain on admin@qualtrain.com.au for further information please review this fact sheet. If you wish to train as a religious marriage/funeral celebrant, QualTrain has prepared a special program for small groups of Pastors/Ministers or for single Pastors/Ministers we have an online option available. Please telephone 0892997770 for further information.

There are no formal prerequisites, however, we advise that you will require the following skills in order to complete this course:

• You should have at least basic knowledge and skills to operate a computer and be able to –
  • download documents in Word and PDF
  • complete documents online
  • scan and email documents
• You should have an email address (not a work email) that you check regularly as much of the information you will receive will be sent electronically
• You should have a good command of language and be able to –
  • write gramatically
  • use effective language to communicate clearly
  • use creative writing when composing a ceremony
• You should have good speaking skills and be able to deliver a speech using –
  • precise, clear diction
  • tonal variety
    • and be able to –
    • project and maintain voice volume
    • control the rate of your speech – not too fast / not too slow

We have developed a simple test, please download and complete this test, if you experience any difficulty with it, please contact us on admin@qualtrain.com.au to discuss how we may be able to assist you: Generic Skills Test

Please make sure you have reviewed the Attorney-General’s website for the latest news about the application for registration as a Commonwealth Registered Celebrant. Including information about Potential Conflict of Interest

As outlined earlier, our courses are delivered in a blended format – part self-paced study via QualTrain’s e-learning website and part face-to-face in the classroom. Attendance in the classroom is preceded by self-paced study so enrolment must occur at least six weeks prior to attendance in the classroom. Unless advised otherwise, class times are always 9.15am – 4.30pm

Final course for 2018

Enrolments are now open and learning material is ready online at our e-learning website. Please note we cannot accept late enrolments for this course, so the final date will be 20 August 2018. Places are limited and we already have a waiting list, so early enrolment is recommended.

MODULE ONE:

Sunday 19 August
In-class Introduction to Core & Marriage (hard copy learner workbooks will be handed out)

Thursday 27 and Friday 28 September
In-class Core + Marriage module

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October
In-class Marriage module + one day for assessment of ceremonies

Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 November
In-class Electives including funeral celebrancy plus fieldtrip Tuesday 27 November

As outlined earlier, our courses are delivered in a blended format – part self-paced study via QualTrain’s e-learning website and part face-to-face in the classroom. Attendance in the classroom is preceded by self-paced study so enrolment must occur at least six weeks prior to attendance in the classroom. Unless advised otherwise, class times are always 9.15am – 4.30pm

2018 Course NSW

Pre-learning orientation online will commence following enrolment E-learning in preparation for the classroom

Sunday 2 & Sunday 9 September
In Class Core & Introduction to Marriage Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 August

October dates to be advised
In Class Marriage  + Assessment day for Marriage ceremony to be advised

*For those people who do not wish to undertake electives including funeral celebrancy, other selections may be made for online study.

As outlined earlier, our courses are delivered in a blended format – part self-paced study via QualTrain’s e-learning website and part face-to-face in the classroom. Attendance in the classroom is preceded by self-paced study so enrolment must occur at least six weeks prior to attendance in the classroom. Class times are always 9.15am – 4.30pm unless otherwise advised 2018 Classes Pre-learning orientation online will commence following enrolment E-learning in preparation for the classroom will commence on 5 April MODULE

Saturday 28 July
In-class Introduction to Core and Marriage module

Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 August
In-class Core / Marriage module

Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September
In-class Marriage module

October (dates to be confirmed shortly)
In-class Electives including funeral celebrancy