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Supervise burials

Supervise burials

Unit of competency
National Code
SIFCCAC010
State Code
WG598
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
16/07/2013
Original Release Date
21/06/2013
Nominal Hours
40
Field of Education
110399 - Personal Services, N.e.c.
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and communicate burial procedures to staff, other personnel, clients and general supervisory cemetery and crematorium staff who ensure that all work is carried out according to work health and safety, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Supervise staff in preparation for burials.
  • 1.1 Liaise with appropriate personnel to confirm burial requirements.
  • 1.2 Advise relevant staff of relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures for carrying out burials as required.
  • 1.3 Review and communicate burial schedules to appropriate personnel.
  • 1.4 Advise appropriate personnel of special requirements and burial procedures as required.
2. Oversee conduct of burials.
  • 2.1 Monitor burial schedules to assist with efficient operations.
  • 2.2 Assist staff to resolve scheduling difficulties and deal with contingencies.
  • 2.3 Monitor burials according to schedules.
  • 2.4 Address problems that may arise during and after burial and assist staff in their resolution as appropriate.
  • 2.5 Identify potential or actual breaches of relevant legislation or workplace policies and procedures and take appropriate action.
  • 2.6 Monitor relevant documentation and take corrective action as required.
  • 2.7 Evaluate burials for to inform continuous improvement processes.
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State Code National Code Title Type
J578 SIF40113 Certificate IV in Funeral Services Qualification