Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install below ground concrete burial vaults. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to cemetery and crematorium staff involved in burial works, and involves working under supervision as part of a team with some responsibility. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1 |
Prepare to lay vaults. |
1.1 |
Liaise with appropriate staff to identify and confirm work requirements . |
1.2 |
Identify, prepare and use personal protective equipment according to workplace policies and procedures , and relevant legislation . |
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1.3 |
Select and assemble tools and equipment according to work requirements. |
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1.4 |
Check tools and equipment for serviceability and report faults according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. |
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1.5 |
Identify safety hazards and take corrective action according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. |
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1.6 |
Install drainage provisions in excavated vault areas according to plan details, workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. |
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1.7 |
Install formwork in site according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. |
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1.8 |
Install sub-base material in site and compact area to specified level and consistency. |
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1.9 |
Install waterproof membrane to area as required and according to manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures. |
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1.10 |
Cut, place and tie reinforcement to area according to plan details and relevant legislation. |
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1.11 |
Apply release agent to formwork according to manufacturer specifications and relevant legislation. |
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2 |
Mix concrete. |
2.1 |
Calculate volume of concrete required for vaults according to work requirements. |
2.2 |
Determine proportions for concrete mix according to vault strength requirements. |
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2.3 |
Determine volume of dry materials to produce final concrete mix and mix to blend all materials. |
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2.4 |
Introduce sufficient water to produce a plastic concrete mix after making allowances for damp aggregates. |
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3 |
Place and finish concrete. |
3.1 |
Check faults and take required corrective action prior to placing concrete. |
3.2 |
Apply release agent to formwork according to manufacturer instructions. |
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3.3 |
Conduct concrete slump test to confirm specifications where required. |
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3.4 |
Place concrete to designated levels in a manner that avoids segregation of materials. |
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3.5 |
Consolidate concrete using approved vibration method according to workplace policies and procedures. |
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3.6 |
Screed concrete according to required level. |
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3.7 |
Prepare surface to required finish. |
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3.8 |
Use appropriate curing agent and method according to manufacturer instructions. |
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3.9 |
Clean equipment on completion according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. |
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4 |
Complete installation. |
4.1 |
Remove formwork and nails according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. |
4.2 |
Gather and place vault lids according to requirements. |
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4.3 |
Clean work area and store all equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Methods of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Appropriate staff may include: |
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Work requirements may include: |
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Personal protective equipment may include: |
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Workplace policies and procedures may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Safety hazards may relate to: |
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Corrective action may include: |
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Faults may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Funeral Services |
Competency field
Competency field |
Burials and Cremations |