Modification History
Not applicable.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of skilled operations in cemeteries. These operations include preparing, digging and backfilling graves and carrying out grounds and garden care, general maintenance activities and limited construction works.
These individuals work relatively autonomously, participate in teams and may coordinate and supervise others. They require discretion and judgement in the selection of equipment, work requirements and contingency measures. Knowledge and application of funeral services industry protocols is required when dealing with the bereaved.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
18 units must be completed:
- 6 core units
- 12 elective units consisting of:
- a minimum of 6 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- a maximum of 6 elective units, first packaged at AQF level 2, 3 or 4, 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).
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Core units |
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SIFCWHS001 |
Identify hazards and assess risks in a cemetery or crematorium |
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SIFCWHS002 |
Work in confined spaces |
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SIFXCSS001 |
Provide service to clients |
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SIFXIND002 |
Work effectively in the funeral services industry |
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SIFXIND003 |
Deal with grief responses |
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SIFXWHS001 |
Follow work health and safety procedures |
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Elective units |
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Administration and Quality |
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SIFXADQ001 |
Control and order goods |
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Building and Grounds Maintenance |
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AHCIRG305A |
Operate pressurised irrigation systems |
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AHCLSC203A |
Install aggregate paths |
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AHCLSC303A |
Construct brick and/or block structures and features |
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AHCLSC308A |
Install metal structures and features |
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AHCPGD201A |
Plant trees and shrubs |
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AHCPGD203A |
Prune shrubs and small trees |
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AHCPMG202A |
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
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SIFCBGM001 |
Provide general grounds care |
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SIFCBGM002 |
Maintain property and structures |
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SIFCBGM003 |
Clean and maintain public conveniences and amenities |
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SIFCBGM004 |
Install basic masonry structures |
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SIFCBGM005 |
Place and finish concrete for cemetery or crematorium structures |
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SIFCBGM006 |
Construct signs |
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Burial and Cremation Operations |
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SIFCBCR002 |
Backfill and make good graves |
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SIFCBCR003 |
Dig graves manually |
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SIFCBCR005 |
Memorialise cremated remains |
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SIFCBCR006 |
Prepare for gravedigging |
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SIFCBCR007 |
Dig graves using machinery |
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SIFCBCR008 |
Consolidate collapsed graves |
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SIFCBCR009 |
Remove ledgers and concrete lids |
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SIFCBCR010 |
Exhume burial sites |
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SIFCBCR011 |
Manufacture vault lids |
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SIFCBCR012 |
Install burial vaults |
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SIFCBCR013 |
Prepare vaults or crypts for burials |
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SIFCBCR014 |
Reinstate vaults or crypts |
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SIFCBCR015 |
Operate a backhoe, front-end loader or excavator |
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Funeral Operations |
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SIFFFNL003 |
Transfer coffins and caskets |
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Sustainability |
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BSBSUS201A |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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Technology |
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ICAICT211A |
Identify and use basic current industry-specific technologies |
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Vehicles |
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AHCMOM205A |
Operate vehicles |
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SIFXVHC002 |
Inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment |
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Work Health and Safety |
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HLTFA311A |
Apply first aid |
Qualification Mapping Information
SIF30208 Certificate III in Gravedigging, Grounds and Maintenance.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c2c3131e-4418-4aa3-8ff1-a855c95f7fd6
