2157 - Graduate Diploma in Civil Ceremonies

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course

Abbreviated title	GradDipCivCer
CRICOS Code	030789J
Managing faculty	Arts
Intake restrictions	Not available to international students.
Study location and mode	Off-campus (Clayton) On-campus (Caulfield)
Total credit points required	48
Duration (years)	1 year FT, 2 years PT
Course coordinator	Judy McNicoll

Description

In addition to providing an understanding of cultural variation and sensitivities in public statements of lifecycle events, this course prepares celebrants to plan and conduct public ceremonies of grief, such as funerals, and ceremonies of recognition, such as weddings, namings and majority. The course is designed to provide the training required to practise as a civil celebrant in Australia.

Objectives

Students completing this course will have:

an understanding of diverse aspects of the academic discipline
an understanding of the world view of the field of study
a familiarity with the secondary literature in the field of study
a familiarity with many of the key texts and cultural products pertaining to the field of study
advanced reading and communication skills, both written and verbal
developed sound analytical skills
developed the ability to use relevant technology such as databases, information management systems and search engines effectively.

Structure

Students complete four 12-point core units.

Requirements

Core units

All units are offered face-to-face at Caulfield and via off-campus learning:

CVL4010 Rites of passage: culture and celebrating life cycle events
CVL4020 Life cycle events: literature, music and life stories
CVL4030 Celebrant and client: legal, ethical and personal issues
CVL4040 Professional celebration of rites of passage

As each unit in the Graduate Diploma in Civil Ceremonies has an assessment component in performance and presentation skills, all students must present a video tape or DVD of the activity to be assessed.

Progression to further studies

Students who complete the graduate diploma with a minimum credit average, may apply to enter a relevant masters degree.

Alternative exit(s)

After successful completion of 24 points, students may apply to exit the program with the related faculty certificate.

Award(s) received on completion ^*

Graduate Diploma in Civil Ceremonies

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

13 October 2017 20 January 2025