Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare a grave site
Prepare a grave site
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD205
AHCPGD205
State Code
BAM62
BAM62
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
110399 - Personal Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a gravesite.It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare site for excavation
- 1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and report to the supervisor
- 1.2 Select and use personal protective clothing (PPE) and equipment
- 1.3 Select, prepare and use tools, equipment and machinery
- 1.4 Inspect surrounding monuments, masonry or headstones that threaten the stability of the new gravesite and remove if necessary, after consultation with supervisor
- 1.5 Use sludge pump to remove excess water if required
- 1.6 Mark gravesite out to suit coffin dimensions
2. Assist with the excavation
- 2.1 Assist with excavation of grave
- 2.2 Shore sides of grave where depth of grave exceeds 1.5 metres or as instructed
- 2.3 Cover surface area for 400 mm from the edge of the excavation with an approved material to ensure the integrity and stability of the soil
- 2.4 Secure gravesite with protective restraints to limit access to the site while being established and when left unattended
3. Backfill and enhance the gravesite following burial
- 3.1 Back-fill grave with soil free from large lumps, plant debris or waste material
- 3.2 Use backfilling techniques to consolidate the soil, to minimise cavities and to restore the ground to its original level
- 3.3 Replace surrounding monuments, masonry or headstones as necessary
- 3.4 Dispose of waste material and plant debris removed from the gravesite in an environmentally ssafe manner
- 3.5 Enhance gravesite as instructed
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D7107 | AHCPGD205A | Prepare a grave site | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDE6 | AHC20416 | Certificate II in Horticulture | Qualification |
| BDB9 | AHC20616 | Certificate II in Parks and Gardens | Qualification |