NOCN
Level 4
QN: 610/2743/1
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NOCN Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Practice Funeral Celebrancy
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 395 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
19 Units
Guided Hours
395 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Advanced Delivery of Poetry and Readings at Funeral Ceremonies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use vocal and non-verbal techniques to enhance the delivery of poetry and readings at funeral ceremonies.
- Understand how to prepare and deliver poetry and readings at funeral ceremonies.
2
Advanced Inclusivity for Funeral Ceremonies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand language and terminology used to promote equity and diversity.
- Understand mental health conditions, learning difficulties and physical disabilities that may relate to those organising or attending a funeral ceremony.
3
Advanced Practice for Ashes Ceremonies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand available locations for ashes ceremonies and environmental issues related to ash disposal.
- Understand the range of methods for scattering ashes and the equipment and memorialisation options available.
- Understand how to plan an ashes ceremony with a bereaved family.
- Be able to write and deliver a personal ashes ceremony.
- Understand legislation associated with splitting, moving and ownership of ashes.
4
Advanced Practice for Memorial Ceremonies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of a memorial ceremony.
- Understand how to plan a memorial ceremony with a bereaved family.
- Be able to write an order of ceremony and script for a memorial ceremony.
- Be able to deliver celebrant wording in a memorial ceremony.
5
Advanced Practice in Non-Verbal Delivery Techniques for Funeral Ceremonies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use non-verbal body language techniques in the delivery of a funeral ceremony.
- Be able to use items, images and symbolic actions within a ceremony.
- Understand the effectiveness of non-verbal techniques within a funeral ceremony.
6
Advanced Practice in the Use of Music at Funeral Ceremonies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different genres of music that can be used at funeral ceremonies.
- Understand how to position music within a funeral ceremony.
- Understand how to include live music within a funeral ceremony.
- Understand how to include mourner’s singing at a funeral ceremony.
- Understand the impact of music at a funeral ceremony.
7
Advanced Practice in Verbal Delivery Techniques for Funerals Ceremonies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use breathing and voice control when delivering funeral ceremonies.
- Be able to use vocal techniques to enhance vocal expression within a funeral ceremony.
- Understand how to use different types of amplification equipment at a funeral ceremony.
8
Advanced Practice in Writing Skills for Funeral Ceremonies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use appropriate writing techniques to create scripts for delivery in funeral ceremonies.
- Be able to use appropriate writing styles for the different sections of a funeral ceremony script.
- Be able to construct funeral ceremonies using different themes as frameworks.
- Understand and be able to use effective opening and closing techniques.
- Be able to construct a funeral ceremony where there is little or no information about the deceased.
9
Conduct Bereavement Interviews in Challenging Circumstances
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use appropriate questioning and listening techniques in challenging bereavement interviews.
- Understand the component parts of a bereavement interview.
- Be able to conduct and control a bereavement interview in challenging circumstances.
10
Creating and Delivering Child and Baby Funeral and Ashes Ceremonies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to write a funeral ceremony for a child or baby.
- Be able to write an ashes ceremony script for a child or baby.
- Be able to include enhancements in a child or baby funeral ceremony.
11
Improving Inclusivity at Funeral Ceremonies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to suggest strategies for children attending funeral ceremonies.
- Understand strategies to assist those with mental health conditions, learning difficulties and physical disabilities arranging or attending a funeral.
- Be able to create and deliver funeral ceremonies that are inclusive for those for whom English is not their first language.
12
Rhetorical Techniques for Funeral Ceremonies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of rhetoric and it’s use in funeral ceremonies.
- Be able to use rhetorical techniques appropriately in a funeral ceremony.
- Understand how rhetorical questions can be used and be able to include them appropriately in funeral ceremonies.
- Understand how and when physical objects can be used within a funeral ceremony.
13
Storytelling Techniques for Funeral Ceremonies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how effective storytelling enhances a funeral ceremony.
- Understand and be able to use descriptive techniques to enhance a story in a funeral ceremony.
- Be able to use storytelling techniques in a funeral ceremony.
- Be able to include humour appropriately in stories as part of a funeral ceremony.
14
Understand Challenging Circumstances that Impact Bereavement Interviews
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to interview the bereaved in challenging family circumstances.
- Understand how to conduct a bereavement interview when the deceased has died in challenging circumstances.
- Understand how to conduct an interview when the bereaved has additional requirements or cannot attend in person.
- Understand how to conduct a bereavement interview when the death has been the subject of an inquest.
- Be able to identify and signpost support available to those bereaved in challenging circumstances.
15
Understand Poetry and Readings for Funeral Ceremonies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how poetry and readings can enhance a funeral ceremony.
- Understand the placement of poetry and readings within a funeral ceremony.
- Understand the meaning within poetry and readings delivered in Funeral Ceremonies.
- Understand the forms and structure of poetry delivered in Funeral Ceremonies.
16
Understand the Context of Child and Baby Funerals.
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand UK child and baby death statistics.
- Understand the legal position on death registration for children and babies in the UK.
- Be able to identify facilities available for child and baby funerals at crematoriums and cemeteries.
- Understand funeral industry procedures for child and baby funerals.
- Understand the support that is available to bereaved parents and be able to signpost to this support.
17
Understand the Role of a Celebrant in Bereavement Interviews Conducted in Challenging Circumstances
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role and aims of the celebrant when interviewing bereaved families in challenging circumstances.
- Be able to use information from a bereavement interview in challenging circumstances to create a script for a funeral.
- Understand how a bereavement interview can positively contribute to the grieving process.
18
Understand the Technology for Playing Music, Webcasting and Visual Imagery at Funeral Ceremonies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the technology required to play music at a crematorium.
- Understand the technology required to play music at outdoor funeral ceremonies.
- Understand the technology required to webcast funeral ceremonies.
- Be able to use visual tributes in a funeral ceremony.
19
Working with Bereaved Parents
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand theories of grief relevant to bereaved parents.
- Understand how the circumstances of the death and the family affects bereaved parents.
- Understand how to arrange and conduct a funeral planning meeting with bereaved parents.
- Be able to suggest a range of ceremony content and choices to bereaved parents.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/2743/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2023