Unit of competency Outline

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Encoffin deceased persons

Encoffin deceased persons

Unit of competency
National Code
SIFEMWK001
State Code
WG603
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
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare and encoffin deceased persons safely. It applies to funeral home staff working 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.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to encoffin the deceased person.
  • 1.1 Identify and prepare encoffining area and appropriate instruments, equipment and lifting device.
  • 1.2 Prepare and use personal protective equipment.
  • 1.3 Identify correct coffin or casket and check for serviceability and correct preparation, including appropriately engraved name plate, special handles or customising and accessories.
  • 1.4 Identify and assess considerations for encoffining the deceased person.
  • 1.5 Check identity of the deceased person against nameplate and encoffining instructions.
2. Encoffin the deceased person.
  • 2.1 Apply manual handling procedures to lift the deceased person into coffin or casket.
  • 2.2 Arrange the deceased person in coffin or casket according to work instructions and social, religious or cultural requirements.
  • 2.3 Undertake final check of presentation and arrangement of the deceased person and make adjustments as required.
  • 2.4 Seal or close coffin or casket according to work instructions.
  • 2.5 Secure nameplate and trimming accessories and undertake final check for presentation and accuracy.
3. Clean up.
  • 3.1 Dispose of waste material according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • 3.2 Clean and store instruments and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7078 SIFMWK001A Encoffin the deceased person Unit of competency