2017–COMPULSORY OPD ACTIVITY

Activity / Delivery Mode / Duration (in Minutes / Suitable for / OPD Provider
2017 Compulsory Activity: / Classroom, Distance Education and Online / 120 / All / AssentTECS
Australian Celebrations Training
GordonTAFE
Life Skills Pty Ltd

2017 – Elective OPD Activities

Code / Activity / Delivery Mode / Duration (in minutes) / Suitable for / OPD Provider
OPD A509 / Marriage Forms - Prepare with 100% accuracy / Classroom and Distance Education / 90 / All / AssentTECS
OPD A506 / Minimising risk for marriage celebrants / Classroom & Distance Education / 90 / All / AssentTECS
OPD A508 / Marrying people from overseas/overseas documents / Classroom & Distance Education / 90 / All / AssentTECS
OPD A513 / Communicating with the Deaf Community using Auslan / Classroom Only / 90 / All / AssentTECS
OPD A511 / 'Til Death (or Retirement) Do Us Part / Classroom & Distance Education / 90 / All / AssentTECS
OPD A507 / Marriage symbols, rituals and customs / Classroom & Distance Education / 90 / All / AssentTECS
OPD A510 / Family relationships - the celebrant's role / Classroom & Distance Education / 90 / All / AssentTECS
OPD A528 / Using online forums for networking, guidance and support / Online only / 90 / All / AssentTECS
OPD 2016CA / Compulsory Activity 2016 / Distance Education & Online / 120 / All / AssentTECS
OPD 2015CA / Compulsory Activity 2015 / Distance Education & Online / 120 / All / AssentTECS
OPD A504 / Design Your Celebrant Service Agreement / Classroom and Distance Education / 90 / All / AssentTECS
OPD A503 / Celebrants on Tour / Classroom only / 180 / All / AssentTECS
OPD A535 / Networking using Social Media / Distance Education only / 90 / All / AssentTECS
OPD A515 / Creating a basic website using an online CMS website building tool such as Weebly.com / Online only / 180 / All / AssentTECS
OPD A501 / Masterminding Ceremony Logistics / Classroom & Distance Education / 90 / All / AssentTECS
OPD A512 / Let's Get Married! / Classroom only / 180 / All / AssentTECS
OPD A514 / Creating and Editing Online Listings with Text and Images / Online only / 180 / All / AssentTECS
OPD A502 / How to set up your own blog / Classroom & Distance Education / 90 / All / AssentTECS
OPD A505 / Registry of Births Deaths and Marriage Information session for NSW Registered celebrants / Classroom only / 90 / All / AssentTECS
ACT001 / Invoice design / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT002 / Professional telephone skills / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT003 / Special inclusions in marriage ceremonies (Distance Education) / Distance Education only / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT004 / Significance of storytelling for ceremonies / Distance Education only / 180 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT005 / The importance of ritual and ceremony / Distance Education only / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT006 / Copyright and the effective use of music and literature / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT007 / Trendspotting in the Wedding Industry / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT008 / Interviewing your marrying couple / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT009 / Blended families’ ceremonies / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT010 / Interfaith marriages / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT011 / International Matters / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT012 / How to write ceremonies creatively / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT013 / Rehearse a marriage ceremony / Classroom & Distance Education / 90 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT014 / Cultural diversity / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT015 / Designing advertising / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT016 / Twitter basics (Distance Education) / Distance Education only / 180 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT017 / Professional ethics for celebrants / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT018 / Introduction to secular humanism / Classroom & Distance Education / 90 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT019 / Marriage Documents Refreshed / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT020 / Using Instagram to connect with couples / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT021 / Enhancing Clients’ Family Relationships / Classroom & Distance Education / 90 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT022 / Creating a business page in Facebook / Distance Education only / 180 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT023 / Introductory marketing / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT024 / Social networking / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT025 / Conducting a marriage ceremony / Classroom only / 90 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT026 / Working with PA systems and 2015 changes / Classroom only / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT027 / Design a love commitment ceremony / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT028 / BDM presentation / Classroom only / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT029 / Designing your website / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT030 / How to write a marriage blessing / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT031 / How to read poetry at marriage ceremonies / Classroom & Distance Education / 90 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT032 / Working with interpreters at bi-lingual marriage ceremonies / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT033 / Bespoke marriage ceremonies / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT034 / Honouring one another / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / Religious / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT035 / Being of the same mind / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / Religious / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT036 / Conducting marriage ceremonies in the air or at sea / Classroom only / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT037 / Rites of Passage - Arnold van Gennep / Distance Education only / 90 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT038 / Rites of Passage - Joseph Campbell / Classroom & Distance Education / 90 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT039 / Rites of Passage - Ronald L Grimes / Distance Education only / 90 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT040 / Special inclusions in marriage ceremonies (interactive workshop) / Classroom only / 90 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT041 / WHS, contingencies and risk management / Classroom & Distance Education / 90 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT042 / Design a client survey / Classroom & Distance Education / 90 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT043 / International marriage ceremony traditions / Distance Education only / 180 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT044 / Special needs of marrying couples / Distance Education only / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT045 / Forgiving one another / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / Religious / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT046 / Retirement process for celebrants / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT047 / Social media marketing / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT048 / Renewing couple’s vows / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT049 / LinkedIn for marketing / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT050 / Preparing for the step family / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / Religious / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT051 / Effective interpersonal skills / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / Religious / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT052 / Morality in marriage / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / Religious / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT053 / Love in marriage / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / Religious / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT054 / Marrying with an already made family / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / Religious / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT055 / Celebrant Wellbeing / Classroom only / 180 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT056 / Online marketing planning / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT057 / Search engine optimisation basics / Classroom & Distance Education / 90 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT058 / Blogging for your celebrancy business / Classroom & Distance Education / 90 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT059 / Importance of Ritual and Ceremony Workshop / Classroom only / 180 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT060 / First Aid Preparedness for Celebrants / Classroom only / 180 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT061 / E-Registrations (Victoria Only) / Classroom only / 60 / Victoria-based celebrants only / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT062 / Pinterest / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT063 / Using YouTube to market your business / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT064 / Marriage celebrants EregistryLifelink (NSW) / Classroom only / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT065 / BDM Tour / Classroom only / 60 / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT067 / Introduction to Building a FaceBook page / Classroom only / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT068 / Special needs of marrying couples / Classroom only / 180 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT069 / Introduction to Twitter / Classroom only / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT070 / Twitter basics (Classroom) / Classroom only / 90 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT071 / How to handle difficult clients / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT072 / Introduction to blogging / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT073 / Understanding mobile marketing / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT074 / The Covenant of Marriage or the Deconstruction of Marriage / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT075 / Streamline your social media / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT076 / Young at Heart / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT077 / The basics of advertising on Facebook / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT078 / Child Friendly Marriage Ceremonies / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT080 / Questionnaire on the Guidelines on the Marriage Act 1961 for Marriage Celebrants / Classroom only / 60 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT081 / Questionnaire on the Guidelines on the Marriage Act 1961 for Marriage Celebrants / Classroom only / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT082 / Questionnaire on the Guidelines on the Marriage Act 1961 for Marriage Celebrants / Classroom only / 180 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT084 / Make a YouTube Clip to Market Your Business
/ Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 120 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT085 / Apps for Celebrants
/ Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 90 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT087 / Ethical Choices in Modern Marriage / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / All / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT2015CA2 / Compulsory 2015 / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / Not previously completed / Australian Celebrations Training
ACT2016CA2 / Compulsory 2016 / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / Not previously completed / Australian Celebrations Training
ICC2015CA4 / 2015 Compulsory Activity / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC2016CA / 2016 Compulsory Activity / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC0114 / Relationship support and the celebrant connection / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC0214 / Practical PA – effective use of PA systems / Classroom Only / 60 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC0314 / Plans A and B – managing the elements / Classroom & Distance Education / 60 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC0414 / Forms, forms, forms – from beginning to end / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC0514 / Choreography in the marriage ceremony / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC0614 / Ethics and standards / Classroom & Distance Education / 120 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC0714 / Location, location, location – successful adaptation to the wedding place / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC0814 / The wedding ceremony as a cultural rite of passage / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC0914 / Multi-cultural/multi-religious rites and ritual in an Australian wedding / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC1014 / You’re the voice – meeting audience needs / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC1114 / Making music in ceremony / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC1214 / Bringing beauty and value to ceremony through poetry / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC1314 / Structure of the wedding ceremony / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC1514 / Elements of a successful wedding rehearsal / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC1614 / Social media as a marketing tool / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC1714 / Maintaining and enhancing your professional edge / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC1814 / Being heard and understood – voice and vocal delivery / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC1914 / Inclusivity – working with people with a disability / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC2014 / Symbolism in the marriage ceremony / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC2114 / The history of celebrancy in Australia / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC2214 / Celebrant Responsibilities – Refresher 1 / Classroom and Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC2315 / Celebrant Responsibilities – Refresher 2 / Classroom and Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC2414 / Victoria BDM Marriage Celebrants ONLINE (1hr) / Classroom only / 60 / Victoria-based celebrants only / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC2614 / Victoria BDM Marriage Celebrants ONLINE (2hr) / Classroom only / 120 / Victoria-based celebrants only / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC3716 / NSW BDM Online – Refresher (2 hr) / Classroom only / 120 / NSW-based celebrants only / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC2514 / NSW BDM ONLINE (3 hr) / Classroom only / 180 / NSW-based celebrants only / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC2715 / How ceremony promotes health and wellbeing / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC2815 / Know your communication style / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC2915 / Hobby or business? Building the basics / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC3015 / Way with words – ceremonial writing / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC3115 / What do I do now! / Classroom & Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC3215 / Ceremony Transfer / Classroom and Distance Education / 120 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC3315 / How do I pronounce that? / Classroom only / 60 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC3316 / How to use the Guidelines – A Refresher / Classroom and Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC3416 / Commitment and Renewal Ceremonies / Classroom and Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC3516 / The Art of the Marriage Ceremony / Classroom and Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC3216 / Marketing made easy for Celebrants / Classroom and Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC3616 / Understanding our Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) obligations / Classroom and Distance Education / 60 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC3817 / Tell me your story / Classroom, Distance Education and Online / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC3917 / Making the best of a wedding ceremony location / Face to Face onsite, Distance via research / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC4017 / In a Nutshell / Classroom only / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC4117 / Creating and editing online listings with text and images / Online / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC4217 / Outline of a wedding ceremony / Classroom only / 120 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC4317 / Manage a successful wedding rehearsal / Classroom only / 120 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC4417 / How to incorporate symbols in the Marriage Ceremony / Classroom only / 120 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC4517 / A Brief History of Celebrancy in Australia / Classroom only / 60 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC4617 / Group Networking and Marketing Ceremonies / Classroom & Online / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC4717 / Dealing with the Unexpected / Classroom only / 120 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC4817 / Update on the BDM NSW Lifelink / Classroom only / 60 / NSW/ACT/ Queensland(border) / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC4917 / Review of the Guidelines for Marriage Celebrants / Classroom only / 120 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC5017 / Legal Responsibilities Review / Classroom only / 120 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC5117 / Sustainable Professional Celebrancy Practice / Classroom only / 120 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
ICC5217 / Story Telling in Ceremony / Classroom, Distance Education / 180 / All / Life Skills Pty Ltd
290002G / Communication and developing rapport for celebrants / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 120 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290003G / Getting it right on the day / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 90 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290005G / Essential Celebrant Record Keeping and Administration / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 90 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290006G / Organising your celebrant office / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 90 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290007G / Music in the marriage ceremony / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 90 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290008G / Creative ways to involve loved ones and symbols in ceremony / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 180 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290009G / Relationship support services and the celebrant / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 120 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290013G / Using PA systems – Don’t just be seen, be heard / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 120 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290016G / Best practice for Australian civil celebrants / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 90 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290019G / Celebrant skills review / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 90 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290020G / Celebrant resources review / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 90 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290022G / Poetry and readings in ceremonies / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 90 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290023G / Interview questions and writing strategies for celebrants / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 180 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290024G / Creating and maintaining a social media presence for celebrants / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 180 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290025G / Developing an effective wedding kit bag / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 60 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290026G / How to personalise a ceremony / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 60 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290027G / Public speaking skills for celebrants / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 180 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290028G / Presentation skills for celebrants / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 60 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290029G / Evaluating your celebrant service / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 120 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290032G / 2015 Compulsory Activity (Elective) / Distance Education & Online / 120 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290033G / Mind your own celebrant business (business planning) / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 120 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290035G / Ethics and the Modern Celebrant / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 180 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290036G / Celebrants Bridging the Generation Gap / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 60 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290037G / Celebrants Make Excellent Stage Managers / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 90 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290038G / Celebrants embracing diversity / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 180 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290039G / Creative Collaboration with Clients / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 120 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290050G / 2016 Compulsory Activity (Elective) / Distance Education & Online / 120 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290051G / The Evolution of Marriage / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 120 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290021G / Wedding trends / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 60 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290053G / Inclusive Ceremony Design / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 90 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290054G / Celebrant marketing with a website or blog / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 180 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290055G / Celebrants working with palliative clients / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 180 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290056G / BDM Victoria Online – How to Guide / Classroom & Online / 120 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290057G / Self-care for the Celebrant / Classroom, Distance Education & Online / 90 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290063G / BDM NSW Presentation / Classroom only / 90 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290062G / The Answers are in the Guidelines / Classroom only / 120 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE
290061G / Marriage Ceremony Writing and Delivery / Classroom only / 180 / All / Gordon Institute of TAFE

Last modified: February 2017