Course code: 2161 + Mid-year entry only available in
part-time mode + 1 semester full-time (on-campus only), 1 year part-time +
On-campus (Caulfield), off-campus (Clayton)
Course coordinator: Judith Watt
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the training required to practise as a civil celebrant in Australia. It provides a point of entry to the Graduate Diploma in Civil Ceremonies for people who are motivated and have advanced their education through a route other than university study. The course focuses on cultural variation and sensitivities in the conduct of public ceremonies associated with lifecycle events.
The course is open to candidates with a bachelors degree. Those who do not have a bachelors degree but who have a minimum of five years relevant work experience may also be admitted. Relevant work experience includes responsible work in education, nursing, counselling, human services, human resource management, or the equivalent, whether paid or volunteer. Those seeking admission on the basis of relevant work experience must submit a dossier including a curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation and a statement of up to 1000 words outlining their career objectives and reasons for applying for the program.
Students complete 24 points including one core unit and one elective chosen from the list below:
As each unit in the Faculty Certificate in Civil Ceremonies has an assessment component in performance and presentation skills, all off-campus learning students must attend either one weekend seminar at Monash University or present a video tape of the activity to be assessed or participate in a video conference for each unit. Off-campus learning is normally only available for part-time enrolment.
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