Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of management activities requiring planning, implementing and monitoring mortuary practices and procedures. This qualification requires knowledge and application of funeral services industry protocols when dealing with the deceased. Work would be undertaken in a mortuary.
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of employees who work autonomously and manage the work of others. It involves the use of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts and requires the identification, analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources.
This qualification is not suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Job roles
Graduates with this qualification could work in a funeral home mortuary overseeing all aspects of the operation of the mortuary, including developing, monitoring and evaluating mortuary OHS practices.
Possible job title includes:
- mortuary manager.
Prerequisite requirements
Those wishing to gain entry into the Diploma of Mortuary Management will be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency:
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SIFIND001B |
Work effectively in the funeral services industry |
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SIFIND002A |
Deal with grief and trauma |
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SIFMWK001A |
Encoffin the deceased person |
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SIFMWK005A |
Determine body preparation requirements |
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SIFMWK006A |
Cleanse and disinfect deceased bodies |
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SIFMWK007A |
Set facial features |
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SIFMWK008A |
Restore minor body damage |
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SIFMWK009A |
Restore head damage on autopsied cases |
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SIFMWK010A |
Restore and set eyes after eye donation |
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SIFMWK011A |
Dress bodies and apply cosmetics |
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SIFMWK012A |
Supervise mortuary operations |
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SIFMWK013A |
Determine embalming requirements |
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SIFMWK014A |
Treat the arterial system |
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SIFMWK015A |
Treat abdominal and thoracic cavities |
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SIFMWK016A |
Treat tissue gas |
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SIFOHS002A |
Follow infection and contamination control procedures |
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SIFOHS003A |
Follow mortuary OHS procedures |
Pathways Information
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS SUMMARY
SIF50108 Diploma of Mortuary Management
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the funeral services industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
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Employability skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
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Communication |
Research, read, analyse and communicate workplace information to team members and other managers. Write reports and complete business documentation in the context of own job role. Provide written or verbal feedback to staff on work performance. |
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Problem solving |
Identify and analyse business operations and apply strategic thinking to develop practical and sustainable solutions. Evaluate solutions and ideas and anticipate and address the implications of and consequences of decisions. Review results and provide feedback to relevant team members and external customers as required. |
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Initiative and enterprise |
Monitor business operations and identify areas for improvement. Maintain knowledge of current industry trends and directions. Translate ideas into actions by implementing improvement strategies as required. |
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Teamwork |
Lead a mortuary business team; mentoring and supporting team members. Effectively participate in wider funeral services industry teams and networks; working independently to complete own tasks and also supporting other managers and team members where appropriate. |
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Planning and organising |
Establish and communicate clear goals and deliverables for self and team members within the context of the individual mortuary or broader organisational objectives. Coordinate resources to ensure that work is carried out according to timelines and priorities. Coordinate and implement changes arising from continuous improvement processes. |
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Self-management |
Understand and apply legislative requirements and responsibilities. Maintain own knowledge of the job role, review own performance, actively seek and build effective professional networks and act upon advice and guidance. |
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Learning |
Take responsibility for ongoing learning and source and assess information sources. Support the learning of other staff through sharing knowledge and skills in the workplace and identifying appropriate professional development opportunities for staff. Establish and use industry networks to maintain and improve own knowledge. |
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Technology |
Select and use appropriate business, information and communications technology to support efficient business operations. |
Packaging Rules
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QUALIFICATION RULES To achieve a Diploma of Mortuary Management, 12 units must be completed:
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CORE UNITS |
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BSBFLM506B |
Manage workplace information systems |
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BSBFLM511B |
Develop a workplace learning environment |
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SIFGLC004A |
Monitor contracted services and supplies |
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SIFMGT003A |
Supervise staff |
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SIFOHS008A |
Review and develop mortuary OHS policies and procedures |
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SIRXMGT003A |
Lead and manage people |
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SIRXOHS003A |
Provide a safe working environment |
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TDTJ197B |
Apply quality procedures |
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ELECTIVE UNITS |
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Governance and Legal Compliance |
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SIFGLC002A |
Control and order goods |
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SIFGLC003A |
Conduct internal quality audits |
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Marketing and Public Relations |
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SIFMPR002A |
Prepare and conduct tours |
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Mortuary Work and Embalming |
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SIFMWK017A |
Design a mortuary |
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Imported units of competency |
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BSBCMN403A |
Establish business networks |
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BSBEBUS508A |
Build a virtual community |
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BSBFLM405B |
Implement operational plan |
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BSBFLM409B |
Implement continuous improvement |
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BSBFLM513A |
Manage budgets and financial plans within the work team |
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BSBFLM514A |
Manage people |
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BSBMGT503A |
Prepare budgets and financial plans |
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BSBMGT504A |
Manage budgets and financial plans |
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SRXEMR001A |
Respond to emergency situations |
