Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design a mortuary according to work and legislative requirements. Significant knowledge of mortuary practices is required. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to those with responsibility for managing mortuary operations. It requires the application of planning and problem-solving skills to establish work requirements, including legislative and budgetary requirements, to design a mortuary. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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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Identify mortuary requirements. |
1.1 |
Determine expected work requirements of mortuary. |
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Identify and assess physical characteristics of the space in relation to its capacity to meet operational mortuary requirements . |
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1.3 |
Assess safety and environmental issues that may impact on the organisation of space. |
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1.4 |
Identify available budget and any constraints to mortuary design. |
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2 |
Prepare design brief. |
2.1 |
Seek advice from specialist personnel to determine cost and timeframe projections for required materials and labour. |
2.2 |
Develop design specifications according to organisational requirements and operational mortuary requirements. |
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2.3 |
Analyse relevant data to develop design brief according to operational mortuary requirements, budgetary limitations and legislative requirements. |
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2.4 |
Review design brief to check for compliance with all requirements and develop solutions to address any inconsistencies. |
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3 |
Provide advice and recommendations. |
3.1 |
Consult relevant staff to gain feedback on design brief and to ensure all organisational requirements have been met. |
3.2 |
Provide recommendations on use of mortuary facilities and design services to meet identified needs. |
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3.3 |
Prepare final design brief in accessible format according to organisational requirements. |
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3.4 |
Present final design brief within designated timelines and provide supporting documentation. |
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. |
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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Work requirements may include: |
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Physical characteristics may include: |
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Space may include: |
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Operational mortuary requirements may include: |
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Safety and environmental issues may include: |
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Constraints may include: |
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Specialist personnel may include: |
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Design specifications may include: |
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Solutions may include: |
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Relevant staff may include: |
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Recommendations may include: |
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Final design brief may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Funeral Services |
Competency field
Competency field |
Mortuary Work and Embalming |