Description
This unit relates to the planning, conduct and review of marriages by marriage celebrants. The unit will be suitable for individuals a

 

 

Element
1. Comply with legal obligations

    1.1 General understanding of the Marriage Act and Marriage Regulations. 

    1.2 Specific knowledge of responsibilities and obligations of a marriage celebrant under the Marriage Act and Marriage Regulations.

    1.3 Knowledge of obligations applicable to marriage celebrant under other relevant legislation.

    1.4 Knowledge of the relevant obligations of a marriage celebrant under the Code of Practice for Marriage Celebrants

 

2. Plan ceremony

    2.1 Requirements of the legislation are met:

    2.2 Client eligibility is confirmed in accordance with legislation

    2.3 Information about the availability of relationship education services is provided in accordance with the Code of Practice

    2.4 Requirements of the Marriage Act, its regulations and other relevant legislations are adhered to

    2.5 Effective and professional communication with clients is undertaken:

    2.6 Client needs are identified

    2.7 Advice and information are provided to clients

    2.8 Ceremony options are presented to client for consideration if appropriate 

    2.9 Advice is provided that clients can determine/author their own ceremony if appropriate 

    2.10 Preferred ceremony options are confirmed with client 

    2.11 Discussion of alternative/back-up arrangements takes place 

    2.12 Any pre-arranged and agreed rehearsal/s are conducted 

    2.13 Review of proposed setting to enhance ceremony is undertaken in consultation with couple 

    2.14 Effective management and business skills are applied: 

    2.15 Privacy and client records is ensured 

    2.16 Secure record storage is available 

    2.17 Records are maintained and managed 

    2.18 Effective administration skills

    2.19 Supply of available relevant up to date forms

 

    3.1 Documentation required by the Marriage Act is sighted prior to the solemnisation of the marriage.

    3.2 All required documentation is reviewed and accurately completed for signing and forwarding to the State/Territory Registrar in accordance with the Marriage Act.

    3.3 Venue and time arrangements are managed to meet the needs of the clients.

    3.4 The roles of ceremony participants or of other service providers are confirmed.

    3.5 The orderly progression of the ceremony, as agreed to with the clients, is facilitated.

    3.6 Presentation of ceremony is professional. 

    3.7 Documents are forwarded with the State/Territory Registrar after the ceremony has been performed.

 

    4.1 Client documentation related to the ceremony and communications with the client are maintained securely and managed.

    4.2 Effective administration skills utilised in collection and storage of documentation.

    4.3 Effective invoicing procedures applied.

    4.4 Client feedback is sought using various techniques.

    4.5 Feedback is used to continuously improve service.

    4.6 Collaboration with colleagues is sought to develop, maintain and improve own skills and resources.