Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Funeral Services Management

Diploma of Funeral Services Management

Qualification
National Code:
SIF50113
State Code:
J579
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1103 - Personal Services
Original TGA Release Date
21/06/2013
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
500
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
09/07/2015
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 09/07/2015 Current Approved
1.00 21/06/2013 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use sound knowledge of industry operations and a broad range of specialised managerial skills to coordinate funeral services operations within a funeral home organisation, mortuary or cemetery and crematoria.

Individuals performing this role work autonomously, have responsibility for others and make a range of operational business decisions in known and changing environments. Individuals in this role require sound knowledge and application in supporting people dealing with loss and grief.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twelve (12) units must be completed:
- Five (5) core units
- Seven (7) elective units consisting of:
- a minimum of Three (3) elective units from the elective units listed below
- a maximum of Four (4) elective units, first packaged at AQF level 4, 5 or 6, 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.
1. Core Units

Five (5) units to be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUH23 BSBCOM501 Identify and interpret compliance requirements 20 Unit of competency
S6156 SIRXMGT003A Lead and manage people 30 Unit of competency
WG625 SIFXADQ003 Monitor contracted services and supplies 30 Unit of competency
WE001 SIRXWHS403 Provide a safe work environment 35 Unit of competency
WG638 SIFXMGT004 Support people dealing with grief and trauma 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Seven (7) unit to be completed.

Please refer to the Trainng Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUL89 BSBLED501 Develop a workplace learning environment 50 Unit of competency
AUI86 BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
AUL56 BSBREL401 Establish networks 40 Unit of competency
AUK47 BSBMGT403 Implement continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
AUI61 BSBMGT402 Implement operational plan 50 Unit of competency
AUJ29 BSBINM501 Manage an information or knowledge management system 40 Unit of competency
AUH01 BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
AUI44 BSBMGT502 Manage people performance 50 Unit of competency
AUM47 BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D342 SIF50108 Diploma of Mortuary Management Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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