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Dress the deceased and apply cosmetics

Dress the deceased and apply cosmetics

Unit of competency
National Code
SIFEMWK008
State Code
WG610
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
110399 - Personal Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to dress the deceased and prepare face, hair and nails for viewing by relatives and friends. It applies to funeral home staff members work autonomously with a reasonable level of responsibility 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. Conduct preparatory procedures for performing cosmetic body preparation.
  • 1.1 Prepare and use personal protective equipment.
  • 1.2 Identify and prepare mortuary area according to work requirements
  • 1.3 Select and prepare appropriate instruments and equipment.
  • 1.4 Move the deceased person to appropriate mortuary room and position.
2. Dress the deceased person.
  • 2.1 Identify dressing requirements according to family instructions and assemble required materials.
  • 2.2 Dress or shroud the deceased person according to requirements.
3. Prepare face, hair and nails.
  • 3.1 Select hairdressing implements and products as required.
  • 3.2 Brush and style hair to meet presentation requirements.
  • 3.3 Identify the need, extent and style of cosmetics required according to presentation instructions.
  • 3.4 Apply cosmetics as required using appropriate products or cosmetics supplied by the family.
  • 3.5 Apply nail polish as required.
  • 3.6 Evaluate cosmetic application, and adjust as required.
4. Clean instruments, equipment and mortuary area.
  • 4.1 Clean, disinfect or sterilise instruments and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • 4.2 Dispose of waste materials according to infection control requirements.
  • 4.3 Store instruments and equipment and report faults.
  • 4.4 Clean and disinfect mortuary area.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7088 SIFMWK011A Dress bodies and apply cosmetics Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J614 SIF40213 Certificate IV in Embalming Qualification
J577 SIF30313 Certificate III in Funeral Operations Qualification