SIF20113 Certificate II in Funeral Operations

Release 3

SIF20113 Certificate II in Funeral Operations

Modification History

The details of this endorsed qualification are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.

Release	Comments
Three	Imported units from the following training packages updated: BSB Business Services HLT Health
Two	Editorial corrections addressing upload errors in: Qualification Description Packaging Rules Qualification Mapping Information
One	Revised qualification. Reflects the Standards for Training Packages.

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
SIFXCSS001	Provide service to clients
SIFXIND002	Work effectively in the funeral services industry
SIFXIND003	Deal with grief responses
Elective units
Group A: Work Health and Safety
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
Building and Grounds Maintenance
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
SIFCBCR001	Bury coffins and caskets
SIFCBCR002	Backfill and make good graves
SIFCBCR003	Dig graves manually
Business Administration
BSBINM201	Process and maintain workplace information
BSBWOR204	Use business technology
Funeral Operations
SIFFFNL001	Assist with the conduct of funerals
SIFFFNL002	Transfer deceased persons
SIFFFNL003	Transfer coffins and caskets
Mortuary Work and Embalming
SIFEMWK001	Encoffin deceased persons
SIFEMWK002	Clean and sterilise mortuary items and equipment
Sustainability
BSBSUS201	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Vehicles
SIFXVHC001	Drive funeral vehicles
SIFXVHC002	Inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment
Work Health and Safety
HLTAID003	Provide first aid

Qualification Mapping Information

SIF20108 Certificate II in Funeral Services

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide - http://www.serviceskills.com.au/resources