CHCCEL004 — Prepare for, present and evaluate ceremonies

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41 assessable components: 3 elements (22 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for ceremonies

1.1Organise running sheet and document specific stage directions, tasks and resources for different ceremony stages
1.2Rehearse and review own ceremony presentation in advance of the ceremony based on review of prepared ceremony
1.3Organise and conduct rehearsals with others according to plans and agreements with clients
1.4Identify and organise strategies to prepare other participants when there is no rehearsal
1.5Identify and respond to any problems in consultation with the client
1.6Obtain, prepare and confirm ceremony resources and requirements, according to agreed ceremony plans
1.7Complete ceremony preparations according to the agreed scope of the celebrant’s role

2 Present ceremonies

2.1Liaise with other service providers at the ceremony to support smooth running of ceremony
2.2Organise the gathering to minimise distractions, within the constraints of the venue, occasion and client needs
2.3Facilitate and lead the orderly progression of the ceremony according to the ceremony design and provide clear directions as required
2.4Prepare self for ceremony presentation and use techniques for overcoming performance anxiety
2.5Apply presentation, ceremonial delivery and performance techniques suited to the occasion, venue and audience and as agreed with the client
2.6Enhance the ceremony through use of resources and aids
2.7Adapt presentation to suit the size and nature of the venue and to match audience characteristics
2.8Interact effectively with participants and the audience to engage them in the ceremony as agreed with client
2.9Respond flexibly to unexpected events in ways that maintain the flow and integrity of the ceremony

3 Evaluate ceremonies

3.1Seek client feedback, and take advice on presentation and performance to continuously improve service
3.2Establish and action strategies to observe and listen critically to own ceremonial delivery
3.3Continuously evaluate ceremonial delivery for technical strengths and weaknesses
3.4Access and use celebrant support services and professional development opportunities in response to evaluation
3.5Use collaboration as a tool to develop, maintain and improve own skills and resources
3.6Document evaluation outcomes and use to enhance future practice

Performance evidence

prepared and documented pre-ceremony planning forms and checklists for at least 3 ceremonies
presented at least 3 rehearsals and at least 6 ceremonies, to include at least 3 of the following: engagement, a baby naming or blessing, birthday, anniversary (wedding or other), graduation celebration or party, mother’s day or father’s day celebration
presented ceremonies for audiences of varying size, including at least one for an audience of over 20 people
presented ceremonies requiring the use of public address (PA) equipment on at least 2 occasions
used the following public speaking, presentation and performance techniques in ways that are appropriate to the occasion, the participants and the audience: pacing to ensure audience understanding; non-verbal communication: eye contact, gesture; use of voice: clarity, projection, tone, pitch, volume
presented ceremony content that includes: 3 different styles of poetry, 3 different styles of music lyrics, explanation of 3 different symbols to the audience
completed a process of evaluation for 6 ceremonies and identified and documented things that went well and potential areas of improvement in planning, preparation and delivery

Knowledge evidence

legal and ethical considerations (national, state/territory, local) for the conduct of ceremonies, and how these apply in individual practice: codes of practice requirements, duty of care, privacy, confidentiality and disclosure, records management, work health and safety (WHS), in relation to basic hazard identification and risk management procedures, hierarchy of control and its application in risk management, processes for raising WHS issues, reporting hazards, incidents and injuries and WHS issue resolution, potential emergency situations, alarms and signals and appropriate response
ceremony preparation considerations: rehearsals, what and who they need to involve, preparation for different types of resources and props, pre-ceremony liaison with clients
components of ceremony delivery, including: the warm-up or group bonding, welcome, introduction, statement of purpose, story telling or reflection, symbols or rituals, focusing on the transition, the promises (given and assumed), inspiration and preparation for the next stage, group affirmation and support, conclusion, after-ceremony refreshments
stage management aspects of ceremony delivery: personal presentation and dress, position and elements (such as seating and props) of the ceremony space and its relation to all present, the positioning of celebrant
features, use, limitations and hazards of equipment to enhance ceremony delivery (for celebrant and other participants): sound equipment, elevated stage, lectern, lighting, altar
public, speaking, presentation and performance techniques, and how and when these are used to engage, convey meaning, create atmosphere and enhance ceremonies: preparing for performance – mentally, physically and socially, how to communicate central ideas of a message, non-verbal communication, including: eye contact, gesture, avoiding distracting mannerisms or facial expressions, use of voice, including: clarity, projection, tone, pitch, volume, self-care techniques, including: posture, fitness
factors that affect audience engagement, including first impression and ways to engage and sustain audiences of different types
techniques and routines used by celebrants to maintain and enhance presentation and performance skills, including: vocal routines, fitness strategies
techniques for managing pre-ceremony performance anxiety and other anxiety reducing activities
ceremony evaluation techniques
strategies to improve ceremonial presentations
celebrant support services and professional development opportunities

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