Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manually dig and re-open graves in a safe manner and assess gravesites to minimise the risk of grave collapse. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to cemetery staff involved in burial works. It requires the application of manual skills to re-open or dig a grave according to legislative and workplace requirements. It involves working under supervision as part of a team with some responsibility. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Conduct manual grave excavation and shoring. |
1.1 |
Determine gravedigging requirement according to work requirements, risk assessment and relevant legislation and regulations . |
1.2 |
Identify and locate gravesite according to cemetery map or plan and physical location. |
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1.3 |
Select and prepare personal protective equipment according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures . |
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1.4 |
Assess grave shoring requirements according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. |
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1.5 |
Manually dig grave according to dimensions of coffin or casket using appropriate tools and equipment in accordance with relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. |
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1.6 |
Identify and apply workplace procedures for safe storage of displaced earth or removal from site. |
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1.7 |
Undertake progressive grave shoring requirements according to job requirement using safe and appropriate shoring method . |
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1.8 |
Maintain above and below ground communication with other team members. |
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Minimise risk of grave collapse. |
2.1 |
Maintain safe surface loadings according to soil type and condition. |
2.2 |
Constantly monitor excavation for grave collapse warning signs . |
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2.3 |
Take appropriate corrective or emergency action according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. |
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3 |
Clean up and make safe open gravesite. |
3.1 |
Cover surface area from edge of excavation to ensure soil integrity and stability and to provide safe work area for funeral. |
3.2 |
Place grave supports and lowering devices in readiness for coffin or casket according to work requirements. |
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3.3 |
Clean area adjacent to grave and remove earth according to workplace policies and procedures to ensure safety of funeral work area. |
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3.4 |
Place protective restraints to ensure access by authorised personnel only, according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Methods of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Gravedigging requirement may include: |
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Relevant legislation and regulations may include: |
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Personal protective equipment may include: |
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Workplace policies and procedures may include: |
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Grave shoring requirements may include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Safe storage of displaced earth may include: |
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Progressive grave shoring requirements may include: |
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Shoring method may include: |
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Grave collapse warning signs may include: |
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Corrective or emergency action may include: |
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Protective restraints may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Funeral Services |
Competency field
Competency field |
Burials and Cremations |