Assessor Resource

SIFCBCR005
Memorialise cremated remains

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to memorialise cremated remains according to the wishes of the deceased person’s family. It applies to crematorium staff working with relative autonomy according to work health and safety, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.

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

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare to memorialise cremated remains.

1.1 Liaise with appropriate staff to identify memorialisation requirements.

1.2 Confirm memorial site.

1.3 Select and organise appropriate tools and equipment.

1.4 Identify and prepare personal protective equipment according to memorialisation requirements.

2. Memorialise cremated remains.

2.1 Prepare memorial site according to client requirements.

2.2 Locate, confirm and prepare cremated remains according to client requirements.

2.3 Place or disperse cremated remains according to client requirements.

2.4 Place memorial plaque according to client requirements.

3. Clean up memorial site and complete documentation.

3.1 Clean memorial and surrounds.

3.2 Clean and store tools and equipment.

3.3 Complete memorialisation documentation.

Evidence of the ability to:

select, prepare, use, maintain and clean the required tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions, workplace policies and procedures, and manufacturer guidelines

locate and prepare memorial sites and conduct memorialisation according to client requirements and workplace policies and procedures

complete relevant documentation accurately.

Evidence of performance on two or more occasions is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Demonstrated knowledge of:

crematorium operating procedures

social, religious and cultural differences and traditions in relation to memorialisation of cremated remains

range of sites where cremated remains may be memorialised

professional funeral services industry parameters in dealing with the deceased and the bereaved

relevant federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to work health and safety/occupational health and safety, memorialisation of cremated remains and associated documentation

workplace policies and procedures regarding memorialisation of cremated remains

range of tools and equipment used to memorialise cremated remains, and their associated uses

operating and maintenance requirements of relevant tools and equipment

use of personal protective equipment

documentation used in relation to memorialising cremated remains

environmental impacts in relation to memorialising cremated remains and minimal impact practices to reduce these, especially those that relate to resource, water and energy use

environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substance.

Skills must be demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that is as industry realistic as possible. In a simulated environment, it is essential that assessment is conducted:

using suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

a crematorium environment

memorialisation tools and personal protective equipment

under industry conditions where there is:

integration of tasks with possible interruptions to work typical of the job role

speed and timing requirements that reflect commercial operating conditions

interaction with team members.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare to memorialise cremated remains.

1.1 Liaise with appropriate staff to identify memorialisation requirements.

1.2 Confirm memorial site.

1.3 Select and organise appropriate tools and equipment.

1.4 Identify and prepare personal protective equipment according to memorialisation requirements.

2. Memorialise cremated remains.

2.1 Prepare memorial site according to client requirements.

2.2 Locate, confirm and prepare cremated remains according to client requirements.

2.3 Place or disperse cremated remains according to client requirements.

2.4 Place memorial plaque according to client requirements.

3. Clean up memorial site and complete documentation.

3.1 Clean memorial and surrounds.

3.2 Clean and store tools and equipment.

3.3 Complete memorialisation documentation.

Evidence of the ability to:

select, prepare, use, maintain and clean the required tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions, workplace policies and procedures, and manufacturer guidelines

locate and prepare memorial sites and conduct memorialisation according to client requirements and workplace policies and procedures

complete relevant documentation accurately.

Evidence of performance on two or more occasions is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Demonstrated knowledge of:

crematorium operating procedures

social, religious and cultural differences and traditions in relation to memorialisation of cremated remains

range of sites where cremated remains may be memorialised

professional funeral services industry parameters in dealing with the deceased and the bereaved

relevant federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to work health and safety/occupational health and safety, memorialisation of cremated remains and associated documentation

workplace policies and procedures regarding memorialisation of cremated remains

range of tools and equipment used to memorialise cremated remains, and their associated uses

operating and maintenance requirements of relevant tools and equipment

use of personal protective equipment

documentation used in relation to memorialising cremated remains

environmental impacts in relation to memorialising cremated remains and minimal impact practices to reduce these, especially those that relate to resource, water and energy use

environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substance.

Skills must be demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that is as industry realistic as possible. In a simulated environment, it is essential that assessment is conducted:

using suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

a crematorium environment

memorialisation tools and personal protective equipment

under industry conditions where there is:

integration of tasks with possible interruptions to work typical of the job role

speed and timing requirements that reflect commercial operating conditions

interaction with team members.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Liaise with appropriate staff to identify memorialisation requirements. 
Confirm memorial site. 
Select and organise appropriate tools and equipment. 
Identify and prepare personal protective equipment according to memorialisation requirements. 
Prepare memorial site according to client requirements. 
Locate, confirm and prepare cremated remains according to client requirements. 
Place or disperse cremated remains according to client requirements. 
Place memorial plaque according to client requirements. 
Clean memorial and surrounds. 
Clean and store tools and equipment. 
Complete memorialisation documentation. 
Liaise with appropriate staff to identify memorialisation requirements. 
Confirm memorial site. 
Select and organise appropriate tools and equipment. 
Identify and prepare personal protective equipment according to memorialisation requirements. 
Prepare memorial site according to client requirements. 
Locate, confirm and prepare cremated remains according to client requirements. 
Place or disperse cremated remains according to client requirements. 
Place memorial plaque according to client requirements. 
Clean memorial and surrounds. 
Clean and store tools and equipment. 
Complete memorialisation documentation. 

Forms

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