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Exhume burial sites

Exhume burial sites

Unit of competency
National Code
SIFCBCR010
State Code
WG575
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
10/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
110399 - Personal Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to exhume above and below ground burial sites and to lift and reposition or deepen human remains to accommodate additional burials under supervision. It applies to cemetery and crematorium gravedigging staff and funeral directors. It requires liaison with a variety of personnel dependent on the context in which exhumation is performed. The application of universal precautions to prevent contamination or infection is required when exhuming or lifting and deepening or repositioning human remains. Work is performed 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Perform exhumation.
  • 1.1 Liaise with manager or leading hand to identify work requirements and own areas of responsibility in performing exhumation.
  • 1.2 Identify and prepare tools, equipment and machinery according to work requirements.
  • 1.3 Place protective restraints to restrict site access to authorised personnel.
  • 1.4 Apply universal precautions to minimise risk of infection from contaminates.
  • 1.5 Inspect and confirm nameplate as required.
  • 1.6 Perform exhumation according to supervisor instructions.
  • 1.7 Enclose remains of deceased person and coffin or casket in appropriate casing.
2. Lift and reposition or deepen human remains.
  • 2.1 Identify storage requirements.
  • 2.2 Remove adjacent monuments as required and reassess further digging with appropriate personnel.
  • 2.3 Dig to required or anticipated depth according to safety requirements.
  • 2.4 Remove coffin or casket and transfer or store remains according to supervisor instructions.
3. Clean site.
  • 3.1 Liaise with appropriate personnel to determine clean up requirements.
  • 3.2 Store and maintain tools, equipment and machinery.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7041 SIFBCR025A Exhume a burial site Unit of competency