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Restore minor body damage

Restore minor body damage

Unit of competency
National Code
SIFEMWK010
State Code
WG913
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/12/2013
Field of Education
110399 - Personal Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
09/12/2013
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to repair minor body damage caused by an accident in preparation for a viewing of the deceased person by the family. It applies to embalming staff who work autonomously with a high level of responsibility 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. Prepare to restore the body.
  • 1.1 Prepare and use personal protective equipment.
  • 1.2 Prepare mortuary area and appropriate instruments and equipment.
  • 1.3 Identify restorative requirements through examination of the deceased person.
  • 1.4 Access and analyse photographs of the deceased person, if available, to assist with restorative work.
2. Complete body restorative work
  • 2.1 Inspect body for minor cuts and openings and identify appropriate repair techniques and required instruments.
  • 2.2 Cauterise cuts and openings and where appropriate use a suitable needle and suture cord to close incision using sealing powder.
  • 2.3 Repair or conceal minor wounds or abrasions using appropriate repair techniques.
  • 2.4 Conduct evaluation of restorative work and perform remedial action as required.
  • 2.5 Identify hazards, complications and problems and take appropriate corrective action.
3. Clean equipment and mortuary area.
  • 3.1 Clean, disinfect or sterilise instruments and equipment.
  • 3.2 Dispose of waste materials.
  • 3.3 Store instruments and equipment and report faults.
  • 3.4 Clean and disinfect mortuary area.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7085 SIFMWK008A Restore minor body damage Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J614 SIF40213 Certificate IV in Embalming Qualification