Research, design and organise ceremonies

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
CHCCEL003

State Code
AWB47

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
08/12/2015

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

04/05/2016

Field of Education

110399 - Personal Services, N.e.c.

Original Release Date

04/05/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, design and write ceremonies and address associated operational requirements.This unit applies to celebrants, and to different types of ceremonies, both public and private.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Research ceremonial components

1.1 Evaluate main components of the ceremony in relation to its purposefor the transition or rite of passage being celebratedor honoured
1.2 Identify credible sources of traditional and contemporary information about ceremony and ceremonial components relevant to client preferences
1.3 Assess information and select ceremonial components, elements or symbols best suited to client preferences, ceremony purpose and target audience
1.4 Generate ceremony ideas based on research undertaken and own existing resources and ideas database
1.5 Collate and organise ceremonial information in a manner that supports current and future ceremonial planning

2. Design ceremonies

2.1 Integrate client values, culture and ideas by involving the client in ceremony design
2.2 Match the ceremonial components, elements or symbols to the ceremony purpose and target group
2.3 Identify and integrate practical planning and operational implications into ceremony design
2.4 Confirm roles of ceremony participants or of other service providers as part of the design process
2.5 Identify and address legal requirements in ceremony design
2.6 Document the ceremony design and seek client confirmation

3. Write ceremony content

3.1 Elicit key information and ideas from content researched and agreed with the client
3.2 Apply ceremony design principles to create format, structure and sequence for the ceremony content based on client preferences
3.3 Use language suited to client preferences and profile, and the nature of the ceremony audience
3.4 Use creative and other writing techniques to enhance ceremony content
3.5 Integrate storytelling and biography into ceremony content according to client preferences
3.6 Refine and finalise content in consultation with client

4. Address operational arrangements

4.1 Create an operational plan for the ceremony that includes clear actions, timelines and responsibilities for the celebrant
4.2 Identify and organise resources and other ceremony requirements for the agreed ceremony
4.3 Organise and confirm rehearsal details with clients and others according to ceremony needs
4.4 Develop and confirm with client ceremony contingency plans suited to the agreed ceremony
4.5 Document operational requirements and provide information to clients and others as required

5. Extend and expand own knowledge base

5.1 Maintain and enhance own knowledge of ceremony through ongoing research
5.2 Identify and respond to professional development opportunities
5.3 Develop and adjust work practices as part of ongoing practice development

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State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AYY1	CHC41015	Certificate IV in Celebrancy	Qualification