SIF30213 Certificate III in Gravedigging, Grounds and Maintenance

Release 2

SIF30213 Certificate III in Gravedigging, Grounds and Maintenance

Modification History

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

Release	Comments
Two	Imported units from the following training packages updated: BSB Business Services HLT Health ICT Information and Communications Technology
One	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 cemeteries. These operations include preparing, digging and backfilling graves and carrying out grounds and garden care, general maintenance activities and limited construction works.

These individuals work relatively autonomously, participate in teams and may coordinate and supervise others. They require discretion and judgement in the selection of equipment, work requirements and contingency measures. Knowledge and application of funeral services industry protocols is required when dealing with the bereaved.

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

Packaging Rules

18 units must be completed:

6 core units

12 elective units consisting of:

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

a maximum of 6 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
SIFCWHS001	Identify hazards and assess risks in a cemetery or crematorium
SIFCWHS002	Work in confined spaces
SIFXCSS001	Provide service to clients
SIFXIND002	Work effectively in the funeral services industry
SIFXIND003	Deal with grief responses
SIFXWHS001	Follow work health and safety procedures
Elective units
Administration and Quality
SIFXADQ001	Control and order goods
Building and Grounds Maintenance
AHCIRG305A	Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCLSC203A	Install aggregate paths
AHCLSC303A	Construct brick and/or block structures and features
AHCLSC308A	Install metal structures and features
AHCPGD201A	Plant 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
SIFCBGM003	Clean and maintain public conveniences and amenities
SIFCBGM004	Install basic masonry structures
SIFCBGM005	Place and finish concrete for cemetery or crematorium structures
SIFCBGM006	Construct signs
Burial and Cremation Operations
SIFCBCR002	Backfill and make good graves
SIFCBCR003	Dig graves manually
SIFCBCR005	Memorialise cremated remains
SIFCBCR006	Prepare for gravedigging
SIFCBCR007	Dig graves using machinery
SIFCBCR008	Consolidate collapsed graves
SIFCBCR009	Remove ledgers and concrete lids
SIFCBCR010	Exhume burial sites
SIFCBCR011	Manufacture vault lids
SIFCBCR012	Install burial vaults
SIFCBCR013	Prepare vaults or crypts for burials
SIFCBCR014	Reinstate vaults or crypts
SIFCBCR015	Operate a backhoe, front-end loader or excavator
Funeral Operations
SIFFFNL003	Transfer coffins and caskets
Sustainability
BSBSUS201	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Technology
ICTICT211	Identify and use basic current industry-specific technologies
Vehicles
AHCMOM205A	Operate vehicles
SIFXVHC002	Inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment
Work Health and Safety
HLTAID003	Provide first aid

Qualification Mapping Information

SIF30208 Certificate III in Gravedigging, Grounds and Maintenance.

Links

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