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Cremate coffins and caskets

Cremate coffins and caskets

Unit of competency
National Code
SIFCBCR004
State Code
WG569
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/07/2013
Field of Education
110399 - Personal Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
16/07/2013
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to operate, monitor and maintain a cremator. It applies to crematorium staff working with relative autonomy 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 cremate.
  • 1.1 Determine work requirements including client requests, time and location of cremation, transport and staffing needs.
  • 1.2 Identify and use personal protective equipment.
  • 1.3 Conduct pre-operational checks to identify defects or damage.
  • 1.4 Report defects or damage to manager.
  • 1.5 Start up and stabilise cremator according to manufacturer guidelines.
2. Prepare to operate cremator.
  • 2.1 Transfer coffin or casket onto trolley.
  • 2.2 Check relevant documentation for accuracy.
  • 2.3 Remove, store or dispose of nameplate.
  • 2.4 Transfer coffin or casket from trolley and place correctly onto charger.
  • 2.5 Place coffin or casket into the cremation chamber.
3. Operate cremator.
  • 3.1 Select cremation cycle and run according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • 3.2 Maintain cremator at optimum operating condition according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • 3.3 Identify critical equipment and processes and monitor cremator performance.
  • 3.4 Tune cremator according to manufacturer guidelines or report faults to appropriate personnel.
4. Complete cremations.
  • 4.1 Inspect deceased person’s remains at conclusion of cremation cycle and take corrective action.
  • 4.2 Clean primary hearth after deceased person’s remains are fully cremated.
  • 4.3 Place cremated remains in cooling tray.
  • 4.4 Store cleaning equipment after use.
  • 4.5 Process, package, label and shelve cremated remains.
  • 4.6 Record and document shelving details.
5. Shut down cremator.
  • 5.1 Identify and apply shutdown procedures according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • 5.2 Reset trips and alarm after shutdown.
6. Maintain cremator.
  • 6.1 Inspect cremator according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • 6.2 Follow operational maintenance procedures for cremator according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • 6.3 Report and document maintenance work.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7027 SIFBCR011A Cremate coffins and caskets Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J575 SIF30113 Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations Qualification