Modification History
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Release 3 |
Release 3. SIF40113 Certificate IV in Funeral Services supersedes and is equivalent to Release 2. SIF40113 Certificate IV in Funeral Services. 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 2 |
Release 2. SIF40113 Certificate IV in Funeral Services supersedes and is equivalent to Release 1. SIF40113 Certificate IV in Funeral Services. Imported units from the following training packages updated: BSB Business Services |
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Release 1 |
Release 1. SIF40113 Certificate IV in Funeral Services supersedes and is equivalent to SIF40108 Certificate IV in Funeral Services Revised qualification. Reflects the Standards for Training Packages |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of specialised activities and functions in relation to a funeral home, cemetery or crematorium.
These individuals work autonomously, with responsibility for own outputs and those of others in a team.
These individuals, depending on their expertise, may work in:
- funeral homes, as a funeral director responsible for all aspects of the conduct of funerals and the coordination and supervision of their team
- cemeteries or crematorium, managing burials, burial works and cremation services or managing grounds and maintenance works and activities.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
14 units must be completed:
- 5 core units
- 9 elective units comprised of:
- a minimum of 5 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- a maximum of 4 elective units, first packaged at AQF level 3, 4 or 5 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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SIFXIND002 |
Work effectively in the funeral services industry |
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SIFXIND003 |
Deal with grief responses |
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SIFXMGT001 |
Coordinate teams |
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SIFXMGT003 |
Supervise staff |
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SIFXWHS003 |
Implement and monitor 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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SIFCBGM007 |
Evaluate building and grounds maintenance and development needs |
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SIFCBGM008 |
Coordinate building and grounds maintenance and development |
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Cemetery and Crematoria Administration and Coordination |
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AHCWRK305A |
Coordinate work site activities |
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Client Service and Sales |
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SIFXCSS002 |
Advise on funeral and burial products and services |
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SIFXCSS003 |
Advise on pre-need funeral and burial products and services |
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Contract Management |
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TLIR4002A |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors |
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TLIR4003A |
Negotiate a contract |
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Event Management |
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SITXEVT504 |
Organise event infrastructure |
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SITXEVT505 |
Manage on-site event operations |
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Funeral Operations |
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SIFFFNL004 |
Arrange and oversee viewings |
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SIFFFNL005 |
Arrange funerals |
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SIFFFNL006 |
Arrange intrastate and interstate repatriations |
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SIFFFNL007 |
Arrange international repatriations |
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SIFFFNL008 |
Coordinate funeral operations |
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SIFFFNL009 |
Conduct funerals |
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SIFFFNL010 |
Plan and conduct funeral ceremonies |
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Human Resources |
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SIRXHRM001A |
Administer human resources policy |
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SIRXHRM002A |
Recruit and select personnel |
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Industry |
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SIFXIND004 |
Participate in industry networks |
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Marketing and Public Relations |
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SIFXMPR002 |
Make presentations to community groups |
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SIFXMPR003 |
Prepare and conduct tours |
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SIFXMPR004 |
Liaise with the media |
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SITXMPR401 |
Coordinate production of brochures and marketing material |
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Small Business Management |
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BSBSMB402 |
Plan small business finances |
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BSBSMB404 |
Undertake small business planning |
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BSBSMB405 |
Monitor and manage small business operations |
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BSBSMB406 |
Manage small business finances |
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Sustainability |
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BSBSUS301 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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Training and Education |
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TAEDEL301A |
Provide work skill instruction |
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Work Health and Safety |
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SIFCWHS001 |
Identify hazards and assess risks in a cemetery or crematorium |
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SIFEWHS002 |
Review and develop mortuary work health and safety policies and procedures |
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SIFXWHS004 |
Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices |
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Qualification Mapping Information
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 3 |
Release 3. SIF40113 Certificate IV in Funeral Services supersedes and is equivalent to Release 2. SIF40113 Certificate IV in Funeral Services. 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 2 |
Release 2. SIF40113 Certificate IV in Funeral Services supersedes and is equivalent to Release 1. SIF40113 Certificate IV in Funeral Services. Imported units from the following training packages updated: BSB Business Services |
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Release 1 |
Release 1. SIF40113 Certificate IV in Funeral Services supersedes and is equivalent to SIF40108 Certificate IV in Funeral Services Revised qualification. Reflects the Standards for Training Packages |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c2c3131e-4418-4aa3-8ff1-a855c95f7fd6
