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Coordinate funeral operations

Coordinate funeral operations

Unit of competency
National Code
SIFFNL008B
State Code
WG563
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/02/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/06/2013
Field of Education
110399 - Personal Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
28/06/2013
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to oversee and coordinate all funeral-related operations and scheduling.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Coordinate and schedule funeral services.
  • 1.1 Liaise with funeral staff to identify funeral requests and requirements and check relevant documentation.
  • 1.2 Identify resourcing requirements for individual funeral operations.
  • 1.3 Identify availability of resources by checking schedules and consulting with relevant personnel.
  • 1.4 Develop funeral schedules to accommodate funeral requirements and resource availability.
  • 1.5 Address any scheduling difficulties that may arise.
  • 1.6 Consult funeral arrangement staff to confirm funeral schedules according to workplace policies and procedures.
2 Coordinate funeral staffing requirements.
  • 2.1 Schedule and roster staff according to funeral schedules, staff availability and logistical practicalities.
  • 2.2 Inform staff members of rosters and schedules according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • 2.3 Address scheduling or availability difficulties identified by staff.
  • 2.4 Liaise with staff to identify specific operational resource requirements.
  • 2.5 Develop contingency plans to allow for unforeseen staffing issues and implement as required.
3 Coordinate funeral vehicle and equipment requirements.
  • 3.1 Schedule vehicles and equipment for use according to funeral requirements, availability and logistical practicalities.
  • 3.2 Inform staff members of vehicle and equipment schedules according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • 3.3 Oversee vehicle and equipment preparation according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • 3.4 Develop contingency plans to allow for unforeseen vehicle and equipment issues and implement as required.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7062 SIFFNL008A Coordinate funeral operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG620 SIFFFNL008 Coordinate funeral operations Unit of competency
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