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SIF20113 - Certificate II in Funeral Operations (Release 5)

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Supersedes and is equivalent to SIF20108 - Certificate II in Funeral OperationsRevised qualification provides greater flexibility to reflect other job outcomes for the funeral services industry at the AQF 2 level. Changes to packaging rules include the removal of specialisations and greater choice of imported units from other training packages and accredited courses. The total number of units required to complete this qualification remains at 12. The number of core units has decreased from 5 to 3. The number of elective units has increase from 7 to 9. 20/Jun/2013

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5 (this release) 04/Apr/2022
(View details for release 4) 18/Mar/2021
(View details for release 3) 09/Jul/2015
(View details for release 2) 02/Jul/2013
(View details for release 1) 21/Jun/2013

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Units of competency

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SIFXIND003 - Deal with grief responsesDeal with grief responsesCurrentCore
SIFXVHC002 - Inspect and maintain vehicles and equipmentInspect and maintain vehicles and equipmentCurrentElective
SIFCBCR003 - Dig graves manuallyDig graves manuallyCurrentElective
SIFXWHS001 - Follow work health and safety proceduresFollow work health and safety proceduresCurrentElective
SIFEMWK002 - Clean and sterilise mortuary items and equipmentClean and sterilise mortuary items and equipmentCurrentElective
SIFCBGM001 - Provide general grounds careProvide general grounds careCurrentElective
AHCPMG202A - Treat plant pests, diseases and disordersTreat plant pests, diseases and disordersSupersededElective
SIFXCSS001 - Provide service to clientsProvide service to clientsCurrentCore
HLTAID011 - Provide First AidProvide First AidCurrentElective
SIFXIND002 - Work effectively in the funeral services industryWork effectively in the funeral services industryCurrentCore
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 451399 Funeral Workers Nec 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 3399-29 Funeral Director 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 1103 Personal Services 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Funeral Services 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Funeral Director’s Assistant 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 451399 Funeral Workers Nec 01/Nov/2013 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 3399-29 Funeral Director 01/Nov/2013 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 1103 Personal Services 01/Nov/2013 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 21/Jun/2013 
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Modification History

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Release 5

Release 5. Supersedes and is equivalent to SIF20113 Certificate II in Funeral Operations release 4. Minor change to update First Aid units of competency.

Release 4

Release 4. SIF20113 Certificate II in Funeral Operations supersedes and equivalent to Release 3. SIF20113 Certificate II in Funeral Operations

Modifications include removal of unused units of competency in response to Skills Reform Ministerial Statement – 9 October 2020.

Elective units removed:

  • SIFCBCR001 Bury coffins and caskets
  • SIFFFNL001 Assist with the conduct of funerals
  • SIFFFNL002 Transfer deceased persons
  • SIFXVHC001 Drive funeral vehicles

Release 3

Release 3. SIF20113 Certificate II in Funeral Operations supersedes and is equivalent to Release 2. SIF20113 Certificate II in Funeral Operations

Imported units from the following training packages updated:

  • BSB Business Services
  • HLT Health

Release 2

Release 2. SIF20113 Certificate II in Funeral Operations supersedes and is equivalent to Release 1. SIF20113 Certificate II in Funeral Operations

Editorial corrections addressing upload errors in:

  • Qualification Description
  • Packaging Rules
  • Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1

Release 1. SIF20113 Certificate II in Funeral Operations supersedes and is equivalent to SIF20108 Certificate II in Funeral Operations

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who undertake routine work in a range of operations that generally lead to pathways within the funeral services industry. These roles are generally performed working under supervision, with limited autonomy and judgement to complete routine but variable tasks in collaboration with others. Knowledge and application of funeral services industry protocols is required when dealing with the bereaved.

These individuals may work in:

  • funeral homes, assisting the funeral director in transferring deceased remains; preparing, driving and maintaining funeral vehicles; and assisting in the conduct of funerals
  • funeral home mortuaries, providing administration and operational support, which may include contact with deceased remains
  • cemeteries assisting with the maintenance of grounds and structures, or assisting with digging graves or assisting with transferring and burying coffins and caskets.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Packaging Rules

12 units must be completed:

  • 3 core units
  • 9 elective units consisting of:
  • a maximum of 2 units from Group A: Work Health and Safety
  • a minimum of 4 elective units must be selected from the General elective units listed below
  • a maximum of 4 elective units, first packaged at AQF level 2 or 3, may be selected from elsewhere in SIF Funeral Services Training Package or any other current Training Package or accredited course. Refer to the AQF packaging of Funeral Services units in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

In all cases, selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).

Core units 

SIFXCSS001

Provide service to clients

SIFXIND002

Work effectively in the funeral services industry

SIFXIND003

Deal with grief responses

Elective units 

Group A: Work Health and Safety 

SIFCWHS001

Identify hazards and assess risks in a cemetery or crematorium

SIFEWHS001

Follow mortuary work health and safety procedures

SIFXWHS001

Follow work health and safety procedures

SIFXWHS002

Follow infection and contamination control procedures

General elective units 

Building and Grounds Maintenance 

AHCPGD201A

Plan trees and shrubs

AHCPGD203A

Prune shrubs and small trees

AHCPMG202A

Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders

SIFCBGM001

Provide general grounds care

SIFCBGM002

Maintain property and structures

Burial and Cremation Operations 

SIFCBCR002

Backfill and make good graves

SIFCBCR003

Dig graves manually

Business Administration 

BSBINM201

Process and maintain workplace information

BSBWOR204

Use business technology

Funeral Operations 

SIFFFNL003

Transfer coffins and caskets

Mortuary Work and Embalming 

SIFEMWK001

Encoffin deceased persons

SIFEMWK002

Clean and sterilise mortuary items and equipment

Sustainability 

BSBSUS201

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Vehicles 

SIFXVHC002

Inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment

Work Health and Safety 

HLTAID011

Provide first aid

Qualification Mapping Information

SIF20113 Certificate II in Funeral Operations supersedes and is equivalent to SIF20108 Certificate II in Funeral Operations.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c2c3131e-4418-4aa3-8ff1-a855c95f7fd6

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