Qualification Outline
21/07/2026 11:43 PM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Certificate III in Funeral Operations
Certificate III in Funeral Operations
SIF30313
J577
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 13/08/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 18/03/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 09/07/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 21/06/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are employed to perform a range of skilled operations in funeral homes or mortuaries.
Individuals in these roles work relatively autonomously, participate in teams and may coordinate and supervise others. They require discretion and judgement in the provision of service, work requirements and contingency measures. Knowledge and application of funeral services industry protocols is required when dealing with the bereaved.
These individuals, depending on their expertise, may work in:
mortuaries, carrying out support activities and body preparation procedures under supervision
funeral homes, carrying out funeral and burial sales activities and assisting with the conduct of funerals.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fourteen (14) units must be completed:- four (4) core units
- ten (10) elective units consisting of:
- one (1) unit from Group A: Work Health and Safety
- a minimum of five (5) elective units must be selected from the General elective units
- a maximum of four (4) elective units, first packaged at AQF level 3 or 4, may be selected elsewhere in SIF Funeral Services Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course. Refer to the AQF packaging of Funeral Services units in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG633 | SIFXIND003 | Deal with grief responses | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG647 | SIFXWHS002 | Follow infection and contamination control procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WG626 | SIFXCSS001 | Provide service to clients | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG632 | SIFXIND002 | Work effectively in the funeral services industry | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Elective Unit
One (1) unit must be completed from Group A
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG611 | SIFEWHS001 | Follow mortuary work health and safety procedures | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WG646 | SIFXWHS001 | Follow work health and safety procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. General Elective Units
Nine (9) Unit to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D339 | SIF30308 | Certificate III in Funeral Operations | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
N/A
Traineeships and Apprenticeships