Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Funeral Operations
Certificate II in Funeral Operations
SIF20113
J574
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 undertake routine work in a range of operations that generally lead to pathways within the funeral services industry. These roles are generally performed working under supervision, with limited autonomy and judgement to complete routine but variable tasks in collaboration with others. Knowledge and application of funeral services industry protocols is required when dealing with the bereaved.
These individuals may work in:
funeral homes, assisting the funeral director in transferring deceased remains; preparing, driving and maintaining funeral vehicles; and assisting in the conduct of funerals
funeral home mortuaries, providing administration and operational support, which may include contact with deceased remains
cemeteries assisting with the maintenance of grounds and structures, or assisting with digging graves or assisting with transferring and burying coffins and caskets.
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
Twelve (12) units must be completed:- three (3) core units
- nine (9) elective units consisting of:
- a maximum of two (2) units from Group A: Work Health and Safety
- a minimum of four (4) elective units must be selected from the General elective units list
- a maximum of four (4) elective units, first packaged at AQF level 2 or 3, 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 three (3) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG633 | SIFXIND003 | Deal with grief responses | 40 | 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 Work Health and Safety Units
A maximum of two (2) units to be chosen.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG647 | SIFXWHS002 | Follow infection and contamination control procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| 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 |
| WG601 | SIFCWHS001 | Identify hazards and assess risks in a cemetery or crematorium | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. General Elective Units
A minimum of four (4) units must be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D336 | SIF20108 | Certificate II in Funeral Operations | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Version 1 June 2013
14 units (4/10)
Version 1.1 July 2013
12 units (3/9)
Entry Requirements
N/A
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