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SIFEMWK008
Dress the deceased and apply cosmetics

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to dress the deceased and prepare face, hair and nails for viewing by relatives and friends. It applies to funeral home staff members work autonomously with a reasonable level of responsibility 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

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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. Conduct preparatory procedures for performing cosmetic body preparation.

1.1 Prepare and use personal protective equipment.

1.2 Identify and prepare mortuary area according to work requirements

1.3 Select and prepare appropriate instruments and equipment.

1.4 Move the deceased person to appropriate mortuary room and position.

2. Dress the deceased person.

2.1 Identify dressing requirements according to family instructions and assemble required materials.

2.2 Dress or shroud the deceased person according to requirements.

3. Prepare face, hair and nails.

3.1 Select hairdressing implements and products as required.

3.2 Brush and style hair to meet presentation requirements.

3.3 Identify the need, extent and style of cosmetics required according to presentation instructions.

3.4 Apply cosmetics as required using appropriate products or cosmetics supplied by the family.

3.5 Apply nail polish as required.

3.6 Evaluate cosmetic application, and adjust as required.

4. Clean instruments, equipment and mortuary area.

4.1 Clean, disinfect or sterilise instruments and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.

4.2 Dispose of waste materials according to infection control requirements.

4.3 Store instruments and equipment and report faults.

4.4 Clean and disinfect mortuary area.

Evidence of the ability to:

identify dress and cosmetic requirements through examination and review of family’s instructions

prepare mortuary area and select and use the required instruments, equipment, cosmetics and hair products

dress, apply cosmetics and style hair using appropriate techniques to achieve identified presentation requirements

clean, disinfect and sterilise the mortuary area, instruments and equipment at conclusion of the body preparation.

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

Demonstrated knowledge of:

mortuary instruments and equipment used for dressing the deceased and cosmetic application and their associated uses

requirements for preparing the mortuary area

cosmetic types and features

basic hairstyling techniques used for dressing the deceased of different gender, ages and cultural backgrounds

cosmetic application for effective shading, colouring and concealing of different gender, ages and cultural backgrounds

nail polish application techniques

workplace policies and procedures in relate to dressing deceased persons

correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substances

funeral services industry parameters and protocols for dealing with the deceased, including social cultural and religious requirements considerations

federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to work health and safety/occupational health and safety, infection control and handling human remains.

Skills must be demonstrated in a mortuary workplace:

using suitable equipment and resources, including:

deceased bodies

mortuary instruments and equipment including personal protective equipment and cleansing and disinfecting products

under industry operating 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

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. Conduct preparatory procedures for performing cosmetic body preparation.

1.1 Prepare and use personal protective equipment.

1.2 Identify and prepare mortuary area according to work requirements

1.3 Select and prepare appropriate instruments and equipment.

1.4 Move the deceased person to appropriate mortuary room and position.

2. Dress the deceased person.

2.1 Identify dressing requirements according to family instructions and assemble required materials.

2.2 Dress or shroud the deceased person according to requirements.

3. Prepare face, hair and nails.

3.1 Select hairdressing implements and products as required.

3.2 Brush and style hair to meet presentation requirements.

3.3 Identify the need, extent and style of cosmetics required according to presentation instructions.

3.4 Apply cosmetics as required using appropriate products or cosmetics supplied by the family.

3.5 Apply nail polish as required.

3.6 Evaluate cosmetic application, and adjust as required.

4. Clean instruments, equipment and mortuary area.

4.1 Clean, disinfect or sterilise instruments and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.

4.2 Dispose of waste materials according to infection control requirements.

4.3 Store instruments and equipment and report faults.

4.4 Clean and disinfect mortuary area.

Evidence of the ability to:

identify dress and cosmetic requirements through examination and review of family’s instructions

prepare mortuary area and select and use the required instruments, equipment, cosmetics and hair products

dress, apply cosmetics and style hair using appropriate techniques to achieve identified presentation requirements

clean, disinfect and sterilise the mortuary area, instruments and equipment at conclusion of the body preparation.

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

Demonstrated knowledge of:

mortuary instruments and equipment used for dressing the deceased and cosmetic application and their associated uses

requirements for preparing the mortuary area

cosmetic types and features

basic hairstyling techniques used for dressing the deceased of different gender, ages and cultural backgrounds

cosmetic application for effective shading, colouring and concealing of different gender, ages and cultural backgrounds

nail polish application techniques

workplace policies and procedures in relate to dressing deceased persons

correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substances

funeral services industry parameters and protocols for dealing with the deceased, including social cultural and religious requirements considerations

federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to work health and safety/occupational health and safety, infection control and handling human remains.

Skills must be demonstrated in a mortuary workplace:

using suitable equipment and resources, including:

deceased bodies

mortuary instruments and equipment including personal protective equipment and cleansing and disinfecting products

under industry operating 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

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

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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
Prepare and use personal protective equipment. 
Identify and prepare mortuary area according to work requirements 
Select and prepare appropriate instruments and equipment. 
Move the deceased person to appropriate mortuary room and position. 
Identify dressing requirements according to family instructions and assemble required materials. 
Dress or shroud the deceased person according to requirements. 
Select hairdressing implements and products as required. 
Brush and style hair to meet presentation requirements. 
Identify the need, extent and style of cosmetics required according to presentation instructions. 
Apply cosmetics as required using appropriate products or cosmetics supplied by the family. 
Apply nail polish as required. 
Evaluate cosmetic application, and adjust as required. 
Clean, disinfect or sterilise instruments and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Dispose of waste materials according to infection control requirements. 
Store instruments and equipment and report faults. 
Clean and disinfect mortuary area. 
Prepare and use personal protective equipment. 
Identify and prepare mortuary area according to work requirements 
Select and prepare appropriate instruments and equipment. 
Move the deceased person to appropriate mortuary room and position. 
Identify dressing requirements according to family instructions and assemble required materials. 
Dress or shroud the deceased person according to requirements. 
Select hairdressing implements and products as required. 
Brush and style hair to meet presentation requirements. 
Identify the need, extent and style of cosmetics required according to presentation instructions. 
Apply cosmetics as required using appropriate products or cosmetics supplied by the family. 
Apply nail polish as required. 
Evaluate cosmetic application, and adjust as required. 
Clean, disinfect or sterilise instruments and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Dispose of waste materials according to infection control requirements. 
Store instruments and equipment and report faults. 
Clean and disinfect mortuary area. 

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