Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Embalming
Certificate IV in Embalming
SIF40208
D341
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 19/02/2009 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of embalming activities requiring a strong theoretical knowledge base and practical procedures. This qualification requires knowledge and application of funeral services industry protocols when dealing with the deceased. Work would be undertaken in a mortuary.
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of employees who work relatively autonomously and may coordinate and supervise others. It involves the use of a specific knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts and requires the identification, analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Job roles
Graduates with this qualification could work in a funeral home mortuary preparing and embalming deceased remains and implementing and managing infection control practices.
Possible job titles include:
embalmer
mortuary supervisor.
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisites for entry to this qualification.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve a Certificate IV in Embalming, 20 units must be completed:- all 17 core units
- 3 elective units:
- a minimum of 2 elective units must be chosen from the elective units listed below
- a maximum of one elective unit not appearing in the list below may be selected from any endorsed Training Package
- 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
17 units to be completed.
2. Elective Units
3 units to be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7081 | SIFMWK004A | Coordinate mortuary operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S7099 | SIFOHS005A | Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S7073 | SIFMGT003A | Supervise staff | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S637 | WFS40202 | Certificate IV in Funeral Services (Embalming) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J614 | SIF40213 | Certificate IV in Embalming | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the National Register Training.gov.au.
3. Details were entered on 6/12/2013.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
