Accredited course Outline
23/07/2026 7:00 AM AWST
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Certificate III in Grave Digging Operations
Certificate III in Grave Digging Operations
6641
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
To provide accredited training for grave diggers leading to the award of a
recognised credential.
To provide training and skill development in areas such as Occupational Health
and Safety, communication in the workplace, customer service, trench excavation
and shorting, grave re-opening and exhumation and machinery operations.
To provide induction training for people entering the Funeral industry.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48798 | Grave Collapse Prevention (Vic) | 20 | Module | |
| 48797 | Grave Excavation and Shoring (Vic) | 40 | Module | |
| 48799 | Grave Re-opening and Exhumation (Vic) | 20 | Module | |
| 48795 | Hand and Power Tool (Vic) | 20 | Module | |
| 48793 | Industry Calculations (Vic) | 20 | Module | |
| 48796 | Machinery Operations - General (Vic) | 20 | Module | |
| 48792 | Occupational Health and Safety (Vic) | 20 | Module | |
| 48794 | Plan Reading (Vic) | 10 | Module | |
| 48791 | the Funeral Industry (Vic) | 20 | Module | |
| 23022 | NOS119 | Work Environment | 34 | Module |
| 65004 | NCS004 | Work Team Communication | 34 | Module |
| 65009 | NCS001 | Workplace Communication | 34 | Module |
2. ELECTIVES
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48800 | Funeral Industry Options (Vic) | 150 | Module |
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