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Prepare for, present and evaluate ceremonies

Prepare for, present and evaluate ceremonies

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCEL004
State Code
AWB46
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
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, present and evaluate ceremonies. It requires the ability to use well-developed public speaking and presentation skills to deliver the ceremony. It does not address the specific additional legal requirements for the delivery of marriage ceremonies, which are found in separate units of competency.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. Prepare for ceremonies
  • 1.1 Organise running sheet and document specific stage directions, tasks and resources for different ceremony stages
  • 1.2 Rehearse and review own ceremony presentation in advance of the ceremony based on review of prepared ceremony
  • 1.3 Organise and conduct rehearsals with others according to plans and agreements with clients
  • 1.4 Identify and organise strategies to prepare other participants when there is no rehearsal
  • 1.5 Identify and respond to any problems in consultation with the client
  • 1.6 Obtain, prepare and confirm ceremony resources and requirements, according to agreed ceremony plans
  • 1.7 Complete ceremony preparations according to the agreed scope of the celebrant’s role
2. Present ceremonies
  • 2.1 Liaise with other service providers at the ceremony to support smooth running of ceremony
  • 2.2 Organise the gathering to minimise distractions, within the constraints of the venue, occasion and client needs
  • 2.3 Facilitate and lead the orderly progression of the ceremony according to the ceremony design and provide clear directions as required
  • 2.4 Prepare self for ceremony presentation and use techniques for overcoming performance anxiety
  • 2.5 Apply presentation, ceremonial delivery and performance techniques suited to the occasion, venue and audience and as agreed with the client
  • 2.6 Enhance the ceremony through use of resources and aids
  • 2.7 Adapt presentation to suit the size and nature of the venue and to match audience characteristics
  • 2.8 Interact effectively with participants and the audience to engage them in the ceremony as agreed with client
  • 2.9 Respond flexibly to unexpected events in ways that maintain the flow and integrity of the ceremony
3. Evaluate ceremonies
  • 3.1 Seek client feedback, and take advice on presentation and performance to continuously improve service
  • 3.2 Establish and action strategies to observe and listen critically to own ceremonial delivery
  • 3.3 Continuously evaluate ceremonial delivery for technical strengths and weaknesses
  • 3.4 Access and use celebrant support services and professional development opportunities in response to evaluation
  • 3.5 Use collaboration as a tool to develop, maintain and improve own skills and resources
  • 3.6 Document evaluation outcomes and use to enhance future practice
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State Code National Code Title Type
AYY1 CHC41015 Certificate IV in Celebrancy Qualification