Certificate IV · national qualification
Certificate IV in Celebrancy
This qualification trains you to work as a celebrant, meeting with clients to plan and run ceremonies such as weddings, naming days and funerals.
- How long it takes
- 6 to 24 months
- typical for this level
- What it costs
- From $2,698
- Subsidised at The Gordon, full fee up to $4,302
- Main job
- Marriage Celebrant
- $49,300 (estimate) median pay
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- VIC, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Certificate IV in Celebrancy asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in people and their stories
- good listening and conversation skills
- comfort with public speaking
- the ability to manage your own schedule
Before you start
N/A
Where this course can take you
Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.
Jobs you can do with it
Marriage Celebrant
A marriage celebrant is authorised by law to conduct wedding ceremonies, and works with each couple to shape a service that fits them.
What else you need
Choose the marriage celebrancy units when you enrol, then apply separately to the Attorney-General's Department for registration, where you will be assessed as a suitable person. The award alone does not make you a registered marriage celebrant. Check the provider offers the marriage electives.
Median pay$49,300 (estimate)
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
What it costs
Subsidised place
From $2,698
at The Gordon. Whether you get a subsidised place depends on your state, residency, age and earlier study.
Paying the full fee
$4,302
across the TAFEs listed below. Private providers set their own fees.
| TAFE | State | Subsidised | Concession | Full fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gordon | VIC | $2,698 | $540 | $4,302 |
The GordonVIC
- Subsidised
- $2,698
- Concession
- $540
- Full fee
- $4,302
Fees as each TAFE shows them on its website, read 20 September 2026. Private providers set their own fees.
Where you can study this course
There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Box Hill Institute (opens in a new tab)
Box Hill Institute
4 campuses, VIC
3.0from 372 Google reviews
What students like
- Teachers are friendly and supportive
- Course content is practical and relevant
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Course organisation can be inconsistent
- Course page for The Gordon (opens in a new tab)
The Gordon
Geelong City Campus, VIC
4.0from 168 Google reviews
- Fee
- From $2,698 subsidised
What students like
- Teaching staff are supportive and highly professional
- Staff are friendly and helpful
What to weigh up
- Courses can feel loosely organised
- Website for Rose Training Australia (opens in a new tab)
Rose Training Australia
Rose Training Australia, QLD
4.7from 542 Google reviews
What students like
- Trainers are supportive, approachable and reply quickly
- Flexible online study fits around work and family
What you’ll learn
13 units: 6 that everyone takes and 7 you choose.
- Planning and writing ceremonies
- Interviewing clients to find their needs
- Presenting ceremonies on the day
- Running your own practice
- Working with diverse clients
- Legal and ethical duties
See all 6 core units
Core units
Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
It prepares you to work as a celebrant, planning and presenting ceremonies such as weddings, naming days and funerals. Most celebrants are self-employed, so you also learn the business side, including building a sustainable practice and working legally and ethically. Roles it leads to include marriage celebrant and religious assistant.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
The qualification itself has no entry requirements. Individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.