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Arrange international repatriations

Arrange international repatriations

Unit of competency
National Code
SIFFFNL007
State Code
WG619
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
20/06/2014
Field of Education
110399 - Personal Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to arrange and oversee the body preparation and transport arrangements required to transfer deceased persons from overseas to Australia or from Australia to overseas. It applies to funeral home staff whose responsibilities include the transportation of the decreased and involves working autonomously with a high level of responsibility and coordinating and supervising the work of others. 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.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Coordinate repatriation of deceased persons to Australia.
  • 1.1 Confirm and document full consignee details.
  • 1.2 Liaise with consignee to confirm requirements of consignee and Australian regulatory authorities.
  • 1.3 Confirm date and cause of death where possible and arrange for health authority certification related to communicable diseases.
  • 1.4 Liaise with Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) or appropriate body to gain approval for repatriation prior to departure of the body from its originating location.
  • 1.5 Arrange for appropriately endorsed death and embalming certificates, with English translations as necessary, to accompany human remains.
  • 1.6 Liaise with consignee to identify and confirm full flight details.
  • 1.7 Determine and confirm transfer arrangements of human remains.
2. Arrange preparation of deceased persons for international repatriation.
  • 2.1 Identify correct human remains to be transported and ensure corroboration against body labels or mortuary records.
  • 2.2 Acquire and confirm required documentation of death according to relevant legislation and carrier requirements.
  • 2.3 Liaise with family of deceased to explain and confirm transfer procedures and requirements.
  • 2.4 Liaise with funeral directing staff at repatriation location to confirm transfer procedures and requirements.
  • 2.5 Arrange full or partial embalming of non-cremated remains as required.
  • 2.6 Determine and arrange preparation requirements of human remains for transport according to relevant legislation, regulations and industry guidelines.
3. Make transport arrangements for international repatriations.
  • 3.1 Identify and document transfer location and consignee and transit director details.
  • 3.2 Identify and liaise with carrier to make transfer arrangements.
  • 3.3 Notify consignee and transit director of transfer arrangements.
  • 3.4 Organise and complete required documentation.
  • 3.5 Arrange for required documentation to be forwarded to relevant agencies.
  • 3.6 Arrange for transfer of shipping container to carrier at correct time.
  • 3.7 Review arrangements and documentation prior to departure.
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