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Backfill and make good graves

Backfill and make good graves

Unit of competency
National Code
SIFCBCR002
State Code
WG567
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to backfill graves and make good gravesites following burials or grave re-openings. It applies to cemetery and crematorium staff involved in burial works under supervision as part of a team. 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to backfill and make good a grave.
  • 1.1 Determine work requirements for burial work.
  • 1.2 Locate appropriate lined or unlined gravesite.
  • 1.3 Assemble work team and required tools, equipment and machinery according to work requirements.
  • 1.4 Prepare and use personal protective equipment.
  • 1.5 Liaise with manager, or funeral director as required, for indication to proceed with work.
  • 1.6 Place protective restraints to allow access by authorised personnel while work is in progress.
  • 1.7 Identify safety hazards and implement corrective action.
  • 1.8 Remove mats, floral tributes, lowering devices and planks.
2. Backfill a grave following a burial or grave re-opening.
  • 2.1 Backfill burial hole, consolidating soil as backfilling progresses.
  • 2.2 Remove shoring devices where applicable as each level is reached.
  • 2.3 Complete grave fill according to work requirements.
3. Make good a grave following a burial or grave re-opening.
  • 3.1 Replace turf on lawn or graves.
  • 3.2 Arrange placement of monumentation as required.
  • 3.3 Clean and make good gravesite and replace tributes.
  • 3.4 Clean and make good adjacent gravesites and surrounds.
  • 3.5 Remove, clean and store tools, equipment and machinery.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7034 SIFBCR018A Backfill and make good graves Unit of competency