NOCN
    Level 3
    QN: 601/2508/1
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    NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Civil Celebrancy in the UK

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 129 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    NOCN
    Syllabus Units
    8 Units
    Guided Hours
    129 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Creating and Conducting a Civil Funeral Service

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to create civil funeral service scripts.
    • Understand the range of funeral service options available.
    • Be able to create personalised funeral tributes.
    • Be able to deliver a complete civil funeral service in a professional manner.
    2

    Health and Safety Considerations for Civil Celebrants

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand personal safety considerations when visiting clients’ homes.
    • Understand the health and safety risks associated with conducting civil ceremonies.
    3

    Planning and Delivering Celebratory Civil Ceremonies in the UK

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the component parts of civil ceremonies.
    • Be able to conduct a civil ceremony planning interview with clients.
    • Be able to advise clients regarding civil ceremony choices and enhancements.
    • Be able to deliver a civil ceremony in a professional manner.
    4

    Understanding Celebratory Civil Ceremonies in the UK

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the historical development of civil celebratory ceremonies in the UK.
    • Understand the social and cultural role of civil celebratory ceremonies in the UK.
    • Understand the current legal limitations regarding non-statutory ceremonies.
    5

    Understanding Professional Civil Celebrancy in the UK

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the development of the civil celebrancy profession in the UK.
    • Understand the role and key responsibilities of a professional civil celebrant.
    6

    Understanding the UK Funeral Industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand roles, responsibilities and protocols within the UK funeral industry.
    • Understand the protocols within the UK funeral industry.
    • Understand the concept of civil funerals.
    • Understand the Registration of Death process.
    7

    Valuing Equality and Diversity

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand aspects of equality.
    • Understand aspects of diversity.
    • Understand aspects of discrimination.
    8

    Working with the Bereaved

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the cycle of grief.
    • Be able to use appropriate language and tone when communicating with the bereaved.
    • Know how to arrange an interview with a bereaved person/family.
    • Know how to conduct an interview with a bereaved person/family.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/2508/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    NOCN
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Feb 2014