Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare a grave site
Prepare a grave site
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD205A
AHCPGD205A
State Code
D7107
D7107
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2012
Field of Education
110399 - Personal Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
23/02/2012
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit covers the process of preparing a gravesite and defines the standard required to: select and safely use machinery and equipment for grave site preparation including digging graves by hand and restore a site following a burial service.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare site for excavation
- 1.1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and reported to the supervisor.
- 1.2. Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected, used and maintained.
- 1.3. Tools, equipment and machinery are prepared and used according to supervisor's instructions.
- 1.4. Surrounding monuments, masonry or headstones that threaten the stability of the new gravesite are inspected and removed if necessary, according to supervisor's instructions.
- 1.5. Sludge pump is used to remove excess water if required.
- 1.6. Gravesite is marked out to suit coffin dimensions and according to supervisor's instructions and/or enterprise policy.
2. Assist with the excavation
- 2.1. Grave is excavated according to enterprise policy.
- 2.2. Sides of grave are shored where depth of grave exceeds 1.5 metres or as determined by enterprise policy.
- 2.3. Surface area for 400 mm from the edge of the excavation is covered with an approved material to ensure the integrity and stability of the soil.
- 2.4. Access to and egress from the excavation site is undertaken according to OHS requirements.
- 2.5. Gravesite is secured with protective restraints to limit access to the site while being established and when left unattended.
3. Backfill and enhance the gravesite following burial
- 3.1. Burial hole is back-filled with soil free from large lumps, plant debris or waste material.
- 3.2. Backfilling techniques are employed to consolidate the soil, to minimise cavities and to restore the ground to its original level.
- 3.3. Surrounding monuments, masonry or headstones are replaced as necessary.
- 3.4. Waste material and plant debris removed from the gravesite are disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to enterprise policy.
- 3.5. Gravesite is enhanced according to supervisor's instructions and/or enterprise policy.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Grave preparation may include:
all types of graves.
Enhancing a gravesite may include:
placement of monuments, headstones or masonry
planting of flowers or other vegetation
erection of fencing
laying of gravel/pebbles
installation of other decorative features.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Grave preparation may include:
all types of graves.
Enhancing a gravesite may include:
placement of monuments, headstones or masonry
planting of flowers or other vegetation
erection of fencing
laying of gravel/pebbles
installation of other decorative features.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
select and safely use machinery and equipment for grave site preparation including digging graves by hand
restore a site following a burial service.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
select and safely use machinery and equipment for grave site preparation including digging graves by hand
restore a site following a burial service.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3355 | RTF2211A | Prepare a grave site | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM62 | AHCPGD205 | Prepare a grave site | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D454 | AHC20410 | Certificate II in Horticulture | Qualification |
| D456 | AHC20610 | Certificate II in Parks and Gardens | Qualification |