Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Comply with all obligations and responsibilities under the Marriage Act Adhere to all required legislation Provide information about the availability of relationship education services Convey a non-judgemental attitude towards marrying couple Determine and understand marrying couple's needs and assist them to feel at ease In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to: Establish networks with relevant marriage/relationship education service provider/s Deliver the agreed format and content of the ceremony Facilitate ceremonies in a manner that demonstrates cultural and social respect Manage ceremonies consistent with the celebrant's responsibility towards the significance of marriage Demonstrate effective communication skills, including: speaking in a firm, diplomatic and culturally appropriate manner providing clear information, listen to and understand the needs of marrying couple, and clarify ceremony instructions effective and empathetic listening skills while avoiding acting as a counsellor or educator maintaining awareness of and sensitivity to needs of marrying couple (e.g. demonstrate sensitivity to issues of race, religious beliefs, cultural background, language levels, personal capabilities of marrying couple) discussing appropriate check/to do lists with couple summarising and clarifying issues covered during consultation interviews prior to conduct of ceremony effective negotiation skills effective conflict resolution skills confirming procedures with translator as necessary Apply effective management skills Explain the key features of the Marriage Act 1961 Accurately complete essential legal documents Access information about and an understanding of GST and its application Locate the relevant information for other state/territory legislation as required (such as local government parks and gardens, State and Territory registering authorities) Refer persons to appropriate authority for further information Provide ceremony resources that are varied, presentable and well maintained Work with others and display empathy continued ... |