Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations
Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations
SIF30113
J575
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.00 | 13/08/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 5.00 | 04/04/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 4.00 | 18/03/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 09/07/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 02/07/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of skilled operations in a cemetery or crematorium.
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 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:
cemeteries or crematorium, providing sales and customer services and scheduling burial or cremation operations
cemeteries, coordinating staff in the preparation and reinstatement of burial sites and associated burial works
crematorium, performing cremations.
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:
- a minimum of six (6) elective units must be selected from the elective units list
- a maximum of four (4) elective units, first packaged at AQF level 2, 3 or 4, may be selected from 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.
In all cases, selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
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 |
| WG648 | SIFXWHS003 | Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures | 30 | 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. Elective Units
A minimum of six (6) units must be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the Taining Package for the full details of available units and options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D337 | SIF30108 | Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Note:
Version 1 June 2013, 18 units (6/12)
Version 1.1 July 2013, 14 units (4/10)
Details were entered in STARS on 14/08/2013.
Entry Requirements
N/A
Traineeships and Apprenticeships