Unit of competency Outline
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Coordinate mortuary operations
Coordinate mortuary operations
Unit of competency
National Code
SIFEMWK004
SIFEMWK004
State Code
WG606
WG606
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to coordinate a range of mortuary operations including receiving and releasing decreased persons and maintaining the mortuary environment and equipment. It applies to funeral home staff working with a level of autonomy and 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. Receive deceased persons at a mortuary.
- 1.1 Check transfer documentation is correct and complete and process.
- 1.2 Transfer the deceased person from vehicle to mortuary.
- 1.3 Check identification tag of deceased person.
- 1.4 Position the deceased person in mortuary using a headblock.
- 1.5 Complete personal effects register against the deceased’s personal property.
2. Maintain mortuary environment.
- 2.1 Update mortuary occupancy register.
- 2.2 Observe and maintain required temperature of mortuary.
- 2.3 Monitor and maintain cleanliness, tidiness and security of the mortuary.
3. Maintain mortuary equipment.
- 3.1 Maintain inventory of specialist and non-specialist mortuary equipment.
- 3.2 Conduct regular inspections of equipment and determine serviceability according to manufacturer guidelines.
- 3.3 Monitor equipment servicing schedules and arrange routine service and repairs as required.
- 3.4 Maintain equipment service or repair.
4. Release deceased persons to other relevant agencies.
- 4.1 Liaise with transfer and mortuary workers and other agency staff as required to determine arrangements for release of the deceased person to relevant agency.
- 4.2 Complete required release documentation and processes.
- 4.3 Remove the deceased person from mortuary at appointed time, checking identification tag.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J614 | SIF40213 | Certificate IV in Embalming | Qualification |
| J577 | SIF30313 | Certificate III in Funeral Operations | Qualification |