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Plan a career in the funeral services industry

Plan a career in the funeral services industry

Unit of competency
National Code
SIFXIND001
State Code
WG631
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to access and use funeral services industry information and protocols and to determine future work and learning opportunities. It applies to individuals undertaking preliminary training in the funeral services industry under direct supervision. Work is performed according to work health and safety and workplace policies and procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Use funeral services industry information.
  • 1.1 Access sources of information on the funeral services industry, its sectors and occupations.
  • 1.2 Review current and emerging issues that impact on employment in the Australian funeral services industry.
  • 1.3 Review legislation and industry requirements relevant to employment in the funeral services industry.
  • 1.4 Apply information to routine work activities.
2. Follow industry protocols around loss, grief and trauma.
  • 2.1 Recognise effects of loss, grief and trauma on individuals, families and communities.
  • 2.2 Respect different responses of individuals, families and communities to loss, grief and trauma.
  • 2.3 Recognise own personal values and attitudes around loss, grief and trauma.
  • 2.4 Show sensitivity to those experiencing loss, grief and trauma.
3. Identify career opportunities.
  • 3.1 Identify possible career pathways in the funeral services industry or workplace and discuss with supervisor.
  • 3.2 Take into account personal values and attitudes regarding work and business in planning future work and career directions.
  • 3.3 Assess current skills and knowledge required to work in the funeral services industry.
  • 3.4 Identify opportunities for vocational development in consultation with supervisor.
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State Code National Code Title Type
J573 SIF10113 Certificate I in Funeral Services Qualification