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CHC41015 Certificate IV in Celebrancy
Become a qualified marriage celebrant with our Certificate IV in Celebrancy. This nationally recognised qualification teaches you to interview clients, plan ceremonies, and conduct weddings, funerals, baby namings, and other significant life events. Upon completion, you’ll have the skills to establish your own celebrancy practice and apply for registration as an authorised marriage celebrant with the Attorney-General’s Department.
Course Information
Course Structure
Assessment Methods
This qualification suits individuals seeking to:
- Work as marriage celebrants conducting wedding ceremonies
- Provide funeral and memorial celebration services
- Offer civil ceremony services for baby namings, vow renewals, and other life events
- Establish and operate their own celebrancy business
- Work with established celebrancy firms
Career Outcomes
Graduates may work as:
- Marriage Celebrant – conduct wedding and commitment ceremonies ($500-$1,500+ per ceremony)
- Funeral Celebrant – officiate memorial and funeral services
- Civil Celebrant – perform baby namings, vow renewals, and milestone celebrations
- Independent practitioner or team member with celebrancy organisations
Earnings vary based on location, experience, and service offerings. Many celebrants work part-time conducting 2-4 ceremonies per month.
Registration Requirements
Total Units: 13 (6 core + 7 electives)
- Apply for registration with the Australian Attorney-General’s Department
- Pay application fees (approximately $600)
- Complete legal knowledge assessment
- Meet ‘fit and proper person’ requirements
- Pay annual registration fees (approximately $240)
- Complete ongoing professional development requirements
Course Delivery
Format
10 interactive online webinar sessions
Schedule
Flexible timing to accommodate working professionals
Support
Ongoing guidance throughout the 12-month program
Resources
Comprehensive learning materials and templates included
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