Modification History
Release |
Comments |
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:
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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:
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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:
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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 |
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SIFXCSS001 |
Provide service to clients |
SIFXIND002 |
Work effectively in the funeral services industry |
SIFXIND003 |
Deal with grief responses |
Elective units |
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Group A: Work Health and Safety |
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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 |
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Building and Grounds Maintenance |
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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 |
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SIFCBCR002 |
Backfill and make good graves |
SIFCBCR003 |
Dig graves manually |
Business Administration |
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BSBINM201 |
Process and maintain workplace information |
BSBWOR204 |
Use business technology |
Funeral Operations |
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SIFFFNL003 |
Transfer coffins and caskets |
Mortuary Work and Embalming |
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SIFEMWK001 |
Encoffin deceased persons |
SIFEMWK002 |
Clean and sterilise mortuary items and equipment |
Sustainability |
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BSBSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Vehicles |
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SIFXVHC002 |
Inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment |
Work Health and Safety |
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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