Elements and Performance Criteria
- Work within the role of the celebrant
- in developing and delivering ceremonies to address wishes and values of clients in a non-judgemental way
- historical evolution of the role
- in religious and secular contexts
- as possible career path for a range of occasions
- Work as a resource and adviser to assist clients identify ways to express their values and ideals in relation to the ceremony to be performed
- Prepare each ceremony individually in consultation with the client
- Encourage clients to express themselves seriously through ceremony, and to strengthen values, ideals and relationships
- Provide advice and information to clients to support their contribution to and participation in the ceremony/ritual
- Advise clients of current legislative and regulatory requirements applying to particular ceremonies
- Work with understanding of the purpose of participation in ceremony in the lives of individuals, groups and communities
- Plan ceremony
- Work in collaboration with client/s to determine key parameters for ceremony to address client needs and preferences
- Plan, research and write content of ceremony and seek client feedback as a basis for confirming approach and content and/or making improvements
- Convey to clients understanding of multicultural contributions to, and the place of art and culture in ceremony
- Plan rehearsal/s as required and alternative or back-up arrangements
- Seek external input as required to develop, or acquire resources to address client preferences and cultural background
- Ensure planned ceremony is sensitive to client's social, cultural and linguistic needs, values and ideals
- Ensure planned ceremony addresses relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
- Put in place contingency plans including backup arrangements should the celebrant be unavoidably prevented from performing the ceremony
- Ensure planning addresses relevant safety provisions in line with work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including hazard assessment and risk management
- Organise ceremony
- Conduct rehearsal/s as required in accordance with pre-arranged plans and agreements
- Manage venue and time arrangements to meet the needs of the clients
- Confirm roles of ceremony participants or of other service providers
- Facilitate orderly progression of the ceremony, as agreed with client/s
- Ensure professional presentation of ceremony as agreed with client
- Organise and use appropriate resources to achieve an effective presentation
- Complete associated documentation and store and/or forward appropriately
- Perform public or private ceremony
- Apply understanding of the role of public and private ceremony in the community
- Use appropriate presentation style in line with needs of client and purpose of ceremony
- Adapt presentation style to suit the size and nature of the venue, including outdoor venues
- Ensure presentation style matches audience characteristics
- Make effective use of resources and presentation aids where appropriate to enhance the ceremony
- Interact effectively with participants and the audience to engage them in the ceremony as agreed with client
- Use appropriate public speaking techniques, ensuring there is a clear beginning and closing to the ceremony
- Undertake administration relevant to celebrancy work
- Establish, organise, maintain and review a resource file and/or database of ceremony related information and practices
- Identify the resources and equipment required to establish a celebrancy service/ small business
- Maintain securely and manage client documentation relating to the ceremony and communications with the client
- Utilise effective administrative skills to collect and store documentation
- Apply open, honest and effective invoicing procedures as appropriate