ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Work within the role of the celebrant

1.1 Demonstrate respect for the powerful role of symbolism and ritual in honouring and celebrating life events

1.2 Work with understanding of the celebrancy role:

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

1.3 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

1.4 Prepare each ceremony individually in consultation with the client

1.5 Encourage clients to express themselves seriously through ceremony, and to strengthen values, ideals and relationships

1.6 Provide advice and information to clients to support their contribution to and participation in the ceremony/ritual

1.7 Advise clients of current legislative and regulatory requirements applying to particular ceremonies

1.8 Work with understanding of the purpose of participation in ceremony in the lives of individuals, groups and communities

2. Plan ceremony

2.1 Work in collaboration with client/s to determine key parameters for ceremony to address client needs and preferences

2.2 Plan, research and write content of ceremony and seek client feedback as a basis for confirming approach and content and/or making improvements

2.3 Convey to clients understanding of multicultural contributions to, and the place of art and culture in ceremony

2.4 Plan rehearsal/s as required and alternative or back-up arrangements

2.5 Seek external input as required to develop, or acquire resources to address client preferences and cultural background

2.6 Ensure planned ceremony is sensitive to client's social, cultural and linguistic needs, values and ideals

2.7 Ensure planned ceremony addresses relevant legislative and regulatory requirements

2.8 Put in place contingency plans including backup arrangements should the celebrant be unavoidably prevented from performing the ceremony

2.9 Ensure planning addresses relevant safety provisions in line with work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including hazard assessment and risk management

3. Organise ceremony

3.1 Conduct rehearsal/s as required in accordance with pre-arranged plans and agreements

3.2 Manage venue and time arrangements to meet the needs of the clients

3.3 Confirm roles of ceremony participants or of other service providers

3.4 Facilitate orderly progression of the ceremony, as agreed with client/s

3.5 Ensure professional presentation of ceremony as agreed with client

3.6 Organise and use appropriate resources to achieve an effective presentation

3.7 Complete associated documentation and store and/or forward appropriately

4. Perform public or private ceremony

4.1 Apply understanding of the role of public and private ceremony in the community

4.2 Use appropriate presentation style in line with needs of client and purpose of ceremony

4.3 Adapt presentation style to suit the size and nature of the venue, including outdoor venues

4.4 Ensure presentation style matches audience characteristics

4.5 Make effective use of resources and presentation aids where appropriate to enhance the ceremony

4.6 Interact effectively with participants and the audience to engage them in the ceremony as agreed with client

4.7 Use appropriate public speaking techniques, ensuring there is a clear beginning and closing to the ceremony

5. Undertake administration relevant to celebrancy work

5.1 Establish, organise, maintain and review a resource file and/or database of ceremony related information and practices

5.2 Identify the resources and equipment required to establish a celebrancy service/ small business

5.3 Maintain securely and manage client documentation relating to the ceremony and communications with the client

5.4 Utilise effective administrative skills to collect and store documentation

5.5 Apply open, honest and effective invoicing procedures as appropriate