Plan a marriage ceremony in line with legal requirements

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Assessment Template
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Assessment Matrix
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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
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Self Assessment Survey
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Moodle Outcomes
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Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCCEL404A, 'Plan a marriage ceremony in line with legal requirements'.
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Address legal requirements to work as a marriage celebrant

1.1 Work with demonstrated accurate knowledge of the responsibilities and obligations of a marriage celebrant under the Marriage Act 1961 and Marriage Regulations 1963

1.2 Work with demonstrated accurate knowledge of available family relationship services as required under the Code of Practice for Marriage Celebrants

2. Prepare for marriage ceremony in line with legal requirements

2.1 Explain to marrying couple requirements for marriage under the Marriage Act 1961 and the Marriage Regulations 1963 in planning the marriage ceremony

2.2 Confirm whether the couple may marry under Australian law (i.e. under the Marriage Act 1961)

2.3 Provide marrying couples with information about availability of relationship education services in accordance with the Code of Practice

2.4 Ensure planned ceremony adheres to requirements of the Marriage Act 1961, the Marriage Regulations 1963, the Code of Practiceand other relevant legislation

2.5 Explain legal requirements of marriage ceremony to clients and/or potential marrying couples

2.6 Sight documentation required by the Marriage Act prior to solemnisation of the marriage

2.7 Explain documentation requirements and processes to marrying couples, including systems and processes to ensure privacy of marrying couples' records

2.8 Discuss with couple options for presentation of documentation other than legal documentation and agree on format and style of presentation

2.9 Obtain and/or prepare marriage stationery as agreed with couple and in accordance with the legal requirements

2.10 Ensure administrative systems and supplies are in place to support completion, storage and forwarding of relevant documentation in accordance with legal requirements

2.11 Review all required documentation and ensure it is accurately completed for signing

3. Assist couple to plan a marriage ceremony in line with legal requirements

3.1 Demonstrate recognition of the social, cultural and legal significance of marriage and the marriage ceremony

3.2 Complete paperwork accurately in accordance with the legal requirements

3.3 Assist couple to plan and organise day, time and proposed venue for the marriage ceremony

3.4 Assist couple to address any issues arising in planning the marriage ceremony

3.5 Offer the couple a range of presentable and well maintained ceremony resources

3.6 For a religious ceremony:

ensure the ceremony has formal approval of the religious body or organisation for which it is conducted

if changes are made to the ceremony, ensure these changes are approved

ensure section 46 is included in any religious ceremony conducted by a Commonwealth registered marriage celebrant

3.7 For a civil ceremony, ensure ceremony meets minimum legal requirements i.e. vows are written in accordance with legislative requirements in section 45(2) and legislative requirements of section 46 are met

3.8 Assist couple in the creation of the marriage ceremony, in line with legal requirements and in keeping with the purpose and significance of the marriage ceremony, values, ideals and social and cultural contexts

3.9 Assist couple to identify the need for and plan a rehearsal


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCCEL404A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC42608 - Certificate IV in Celebrancy