Assessor Resource

AHCPGD205
Prepare a grave site

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a gravesite.

It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare site for excavation

1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and report to the supervisor

1.2 Select and use personal protective clothing (PPE) and equipment

1.3 Select, prepare and use tools, equipment and machinery

1.4 Inspect surrounding monuments, masonry or headstones that threaten the stability of the new gravesite and remove if necessary, after consultation with supervisor

1.5 Use sludge pump to remove excess water if required

1.6 Mark gravesite out to suit coffin dimensions

2. Assist with the excavation

2.1 Assist with excavation of grave

2.2 Shore sides of grave where depth of grave exceeds 1.5 metres or as instructed

2.3 Cover surface area for 400 mm from the edge of the excavation with an approved material to ensure the integrity and stability of the soil

2.4 Secure gravesite with protective restraints to limit access to the site while being established and when left unattended

3. Backfill and enhance the gravesite following burial

3.1 Back-fill grave with soil free from large lumps, plant debris or waste material

3.2 Use backfilling techniques to consolidate the soil, to minimise cavities and to restore the ground to its original level

3.3 Replace surrounding monuments, masonry or headstones as necessary

3.4 Dispose of waste material and plant debris removed from the gravesite in an environmentally ssafe manner

3.5 Enhance gravesite as instructed

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

prepare site for excavation

assist with the site excavation

shore up sides of grave as required

backfill and enhance the gravesite following burial

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of grave site preparation

safe work practices working in and around confined spaces

the environmental implications of pumping sludge water from an excavation site and the effects it may have on surrounding gravesites

work health and safety responsibilities of employees

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTO's.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare site for excavation

1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and report to the supervisor

1.2 Select and use personal protective clothing (PPE) and equipment

1.3 Select, prepare and use tools, equipment and machinery

1.4 Inspect surrounding monuments, masonry or headstones that threaten the stability of the new gravesite and remove if necessary, after consultation with supervisor

1.5 Use sludge pump to remove excess water if required

1.6 Mark gravesite out to suit coffin dimensions

2. Assist with the excavation

2.1 Assist with excavation of grave

2.2 Shore sides of grave where depth of grave exceeds 1.5 metres or as instructed

2.3 Cover surface area for 400 mm from the edge of the excavation with an approved material to ensure the integrity and stability of the soil

2.4 Secure gravesite with protective restraints to limit access to the site while being established and when left unattended

3. Backfill and enhance the gravesite following burial

3.1 Back-fill grave with soil free from large lumps, plant debris or waste material

3.2 Use backfilling techniques to consolidate the soil, to minimise cavities and to restore the ground to its original level

3.3 Replace surrounding monuments, masonry or headstones as necessary

3.4 Dispose of waste material and plant debris removed from the gravesite in an environmentally ssafe manner

3.5 Enhance gravesite as instructed

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

prepare site for excavation

assist with the site excavation

shore up sides of grave as required

backfill and enhance the gravesite following burial

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of grave site preparation

safe work practices working in and around confined spaces

the environmental implications of pumping sludge water from an excavation site and the effects it may have on surrounding gravesites

work health and safety responsibilities of employees

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTO's.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and report to the supervisor 
Select and use personal protective clothing (PPE) and equipment 
Select, prepare and use tools, equipment and machinery 
Inspect surrounding monuments, masonry or headstones that threaten the stability of the new gravesite and remove if necessary, after consultation with supervisor 
Use sludge pump to remove excess water if required 
Mark gravesite out to suit coffin dimensions 
Assist with excavation of grave 
Shore sides of grave where depth of grave exceeds 1.5 metres or as instructed 
Cover surface area for 400 mm from the edge of the excavation with an approved material to ensure the integrity and stability of the soil 
Secure gravesite with protective restraints to limit access to the site while being established and when left unattended 
Back-fill grave with soil free from large lumps, plant debris or waste material 
Use backfilling techniques to consolidate the soil, to minimise cavities and to restore the ground to its original level 
Replace surrounding monuments, masonry or headstones as necessary 
Dispose of waste material and plant debris removed from the gravesite in an environmentally ssafe manner 
Enhance gravesite as instructed 

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