SIF30113 Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations

Release 5

SIF30113 Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 5	Release 5. Supersedes and is equivalent to SIF30113 Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations release 4. Minor change to update First Aid units of competency.
Release 4	Release 4. SIF30113 Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations supersedes and is equivalent to Release 3. SIF30113 Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations. Modifications include removal of unused units of competency in response to Skills Reform Ministerial Statement – 9 October 2020. Elective units removed: SIFCBCR001 Bury coffins and caskets SIFCCAC002 Schedule burials or cremations SIFCCAC004 Maintain and care for historical records SIFCCAC005 Coordinate chapel operations SIFCCAC006 Manage lift and reposition or deepen operations SIFXADQ002 Conduct internal quality audits SIFXMGT002 Coordinate staff SIFXMPR001 Implement marketing and promotional activities
Release 3	Release 3. SIF30113 Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations supersedes and is equivalent to Release 2. SIF30113 Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations. Imported units from the following training packages updated: BSB Business Services HLT Health
Release 2	Release 2. SIF30113 Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations supersedes and is equivalent to Release 1. SIF30113 Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations. Editorial corrections addressing upload errors in: Packaging Rules
Release 1	Release 1. SIF30113 Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations supersedes and is equivalent to SIF30108 Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations. Revised qualification. Reflects the Standards for Training Packages

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of skilled operations in a cemetery or crematorium.

Individuals in these roles work relatively autonomously, participate in teams and may coordinate and supervise others. They require discretion and judgement in the provision of service and contingency measures. Knowledge and application of funeral services industry protocols is required when dealing with the bereaved.

These individuals, depending on their expertise, may work in:

cemeteries or crematorium, providing sales and customer services and scheduling burial or cremation operations

cemeteries, coordinating staff in the preparation and reinstatement of burial sites and associated burial works

crematorium, performing cremations.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Packaging Rules

14 units must be completed:

4 core units

10 elective units consisting of:

a minimum of 6 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below

a maximum of 4 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).

Core units
SIFXCCS001	Provide service to clients
SIFXIND002	Work effectively in the funeral services industry
SIFXIND003	Deal with grief responses
SIFXWHS003	Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures
Elective units
Administration and Quality
SIFXADQ001	Control and order goods
BSBFIA301	Maintain financial records
BSBRKG304	Maintain business records
BSBWOR204	Use business technology
Burial and Cremation
SIFCBCR004	Cremate coffins and caskets
SIFCBCR005	Memorialise cremated remains
Cemetery and Crematoria Administration and Coordination
SIFCCAC001	Coordinate burial site preparation and reinstatement
SIFCCAC003	Coordinate the collection or memorialisation of cremated remains
Client Service and Sales
SIFXCSS002	Advise on funeral and burial products and services
SIFXCSS003	Advise on pre-need funeral and burial products and services
SIFXCSS004	Coordinate interaction with clients
Working in Industry
SIFXIND004	Participate in industry networks
Management and Leadership
SIFXMGT001	Coordinate teams
Marketing and Public Relations
SIFXMPR002	Make presentations to community groups
Training and Education
TAEDEL301A	Provide work skill instruction
Work Health and Safety
HLTAID011	Provide first aid
SIFCWHS001	Identify hazards and assess risks in a cemetery or crematorium
SISXEMR201A	Respond to emergency situations

Qualification Mapping Information

SIF30113 Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations supersedes and is equivalent to SIF30108 Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c2c3131e-4418-4aa3-8ff1-a855c95f7fd6