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Units indexed by faculty Faculty Certificate in Civil CeremoniesCourse code: 2161 + Course abbreviation: FacCertCivCer + Total credit points required: 24 + 0.5 years full-time (on-campus only), 1 year part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Caulfield) Course descriptionThis 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. Entry requirementsThe 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. Course structureStudents complete 24 points including one core unit and one elective chosen from the list below. All are offered by face-to-face at Caulfield and via off-campus learning: Core unit
Electives
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. Contact detailsCourse coordinatorJudy McNicoll Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |