Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

administration staff
sales staff
supervisor.

social, cultural and religious considerations, such as:
dress standards
cultural rituals to assist grieving
duration of mourning
memorialisation rites according to religious denomination
spiritual symbolism
inurnment procedures
taboos regarding death
types of monuments
choice and placement of flowers.

rose garden
columbarium wall
groves
pillars
trees
memorial rocks.

shovels
auger
mats
measuring tape
rakes
brooms
spades
crowbars
wheelbarrow.

overalls
boots
jacket
long sleeves
gloves
hat or cap
gumboots
sun protection.

OHS
material handling, including hazardous materials
cemetery Acts and by-laws
local government regulations
Lands Act
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration
Coroner's Act
Public Health Act
Privacy Acts.

standard operating policies and procedures
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
OHS procedures
personal presentation
emergency procedures, including fire and accident procedures
security procedures.

schedule running sheets
placement details
plaque placement slips.

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

ability to select, prepare, use, maintain and clean the required tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions, workplace policies and procedures, and manufacturer's instructions
ability to locate and prepare memorial site and conduct memorialisation according to client requirements, workplace policies and procedures
accurate completion of relevant documentation
memorialising cremated remains on multiple occasions to ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

demonstration of skills within a crematorium environment
access to tools and equipment required to perform memorialisations, including personal protective equipment.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of candidate memorialising cremated remains and cleaning up memorial while applying relevant policies, procedures and legislation
written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures regarding memorialisations
review of workplace records completed by candidate
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SIFCBR013A Coordinate the collection or memorialisation of cremated remains.
Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.