Modification History
HLT07 Version 4 |
HLT07 Version 5 |
Comments |
HLTMT515B Manage compliance with mortuary standards and regulations |
HLTMT515C Manage compliance with mortuary standards and regulations |
ISC upgrade changes to remove references to old OHS legislation and replace with references to new WHS legislation. No change to competency outcome. |
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage compliance with standards and regulations within a mortuary environment |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Work performed requires a broad knowledge base and the ability to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems Individuals will take responsibility for their own outputs and limited responsibility for the quantity and quality of output of others All tasks are conducted in accordance with organisation policies and procedures including work health and safety (WHS) and infection control guidelines |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Monitor legal and regulatory requirements and standards |
1.1 Identify legislation, regulation and standards relevant to the mortuary environment 1.2 Seek evidence of compliance with relevant legislation, regulation and standards regularly 1.3 Report on compliance with relevant legislation, regulation and standards in accordance with organisation policies and procedures |
2. Develop effective policies and procedures to meet legal and regulatory requirements |
2.1 Develop procedures and policies that adequately reflect legal obligations and requirements in consultation with relevant medical officer/health professionals 2.2 Ensure that policies and procedures are distributed to relevant mortuary staff 2.3 Update policies and procedures regularly or as required to ensure the relevance of advice and information |
3. Ensure ongoing development of self and team regarding compliance with mortuary standard and regulations |
3.1 Monitor own performance against relevant legislation, regulation and standards 3.2 Seek out and access opportunities for formal and informal development of skills and knowledge to optimise performance 3.3 Monitor individual performances and develop performance to enhance team performance 3.4 Ensure coaching and mentoring contributes effectively to development of workplace knowledge, skills and attitudes |
4. Monitor the implementation of policies and procedures |
4.1 Monitor compliance with policies and procedures in consultation with relevant mortuary staff on a regular basis 4.2 Identify and report processes, practices and conditions which could result in non-compliance with relevant standards and regulations in accordance with organisation requirements 4.3 Raise issues in line with organisation requirements 4.4 Take corrective action in accordance with level of responsibility |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of:
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Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to:
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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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit: |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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. |
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Relevant regulations, standards and legislation includes: |
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Regular basis means |
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Reporting may mean: |
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Medical officer/health professionals include: |
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Policies and procedures includes: |
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Opportunities for formal and informal development of skills and knowledge may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable