Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to carry out standard vehicle and equipment checks, clean and detail vehicles and equipment and carry out minor maintenance and repairs in a funeral services environment. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to standard vehicle and equipment checks on all general purpose, transfer and funeral vehicles as well as ride-on vehicles and trailed and mounted equipment. It applies to both funeral home and cemetery and crematorium staff. |
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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Inspect and check vehicles and equipment. |
1.1 |
Carry out visual checks and inspections of internal and external condition of vehicles according to workplace policies and procedures. |
1.2 |
Maintain an inventory of vehicle equipment according to workplace policies and procedures. |
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2 |
Clean and detail vehicles and equipment. |
2.1 |
Clean and wash vehicle exteriors according to workplace policies and procedures and manufacturer guidelines. |
2.2 |
Clean vehicle interiors according to workplace policies and procedures. |
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2.3 |
Clean and disinfect equipment according to workplace policies and procedures. |
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2.4 |
Detail vehicles according to manufacturer specifications and guidelines and workplace policies and procedures. |
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2.5 |
Maintain vehicle and equipment presentation according to workplace policies and procedures. |
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3 |
Carry out maintenance and minor repairs. |
3.1 |
Carry out minor repairs according to workplace policies and procedures. |
3.2 |
Arrange periodic service of vehicles and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and workplace policies and procedures. |
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3.3 |
Complete documentation according to 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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Visual checks and inspections may include: |
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Vehicles may include: |
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Vehicle equipment may include: |
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Vehicle exteriors may include: |
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Vehicle interiors may include: |
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Minor repairs may include: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Funeral Services |
Competency field
Competency field |
Tools, Vehicles and Machinery |