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Remove ledgers and concrete lids

Remove ledgers and concrete lids

Unit of competency
National Code
SIFCBCR009
State Code
WG574
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/07/2013
Original Release Date
21/06/2013
Nominal Hours
10
Field of Education
110399 - Personal Services, N.e.c.
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess, remove and replace monumentation, ledgers and lids. It applies to cemetery and crematorium staff involved in burial works who work under supervision as part of a team. It involves ensuring that all 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.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess site.
  • 1.1 Determine appropriate gravesite according to cemetery map or plan and physical inspection.
  • 1.2 Assess gravesite and surrounding area to determine safety hazards, access and egress, sinkage, removal of soil and effect on presentation of nearby graves.
  • 1.3 Select and confirm availability and serviceability of tools, equipment and machinery as required.
  • 1.4 Identify and confirm availability of manager or appropriate personnel and brief them as required.
2. Carry out removal.
  • 2.1 Select and prepare personal protective equipment.
  • 2.2 Loosen ledger or concrete lid to assess safe removal methods.
  • 2.3 Roll off, lift or break ledger or lid based on safe and efficient removal methods.
  • 2.4 Store intact covering or debris according to work requirements.
3. Reinstate grave.
  • 3.1 Replace covering and monumentation on completion of required work.
  • 3.2 Clean and make good gravesite.
  • 3.3 Clean and make good adjacent gravesites.
  • 3.4 Clean and store tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • 3.5 Report defects or maintenance requirements of tools, equipment and machinery.
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State Code National Code Title Type
J576 SIF30213 Certificate III in Gravedigging, Grounds and Maintenance Qualification