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 transfer coffin or casket. | 1.1 Interpret and complete documentation to transfer coffin or casket. 1.2 Liaise with manager to identify transfer time and any social, religious or cultural requirements. 1.3 Locate and prepare appropriately equipped transfer vehicle. 1.4 Locate and prepare appropriate transfer equipment. 1.5 Identify and use personal protective equipment. |
2. Complete transfer. | 2.1 Determine most appropriate method of moving coffin or casket. 2.2 Move coffin or casket using appropriate manual handling techniques and transfer it to trolley or other appropriate apparatus. 2.3 Transfer coffin or casket to and from appropriate vehicle. |
3. Reinstate transfer vehicle and equipment. | 3.1 Clean transfer vehicle and equipment according to manufacturer instructions. 3.2 Return transfer vehicle and equipment to correct location. |
Evidence of the ability to:
interpret and complete transfer documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements
select and prepare transfer vehicles and relevant equipment
transfer coffins or caskets safely and efficiently
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:
documentation required in relation to transferring coffins and casket, including:
Death Certificate or Certificate of Life Extinct
coroner’s warrant
medical report
transfer instructions
waterproof identification tag
coffin or casket nameplate
list of personal property of the deceased
receipts for jewellery and other valuables
mortuary occupancy register
transfer requirements for coffins and caskets, including:
between place of death and funeral home
within a funeral home
between funeral home branches
between funeral home and location of funeral, burial or cremation
from one funeral, burial or cremation location to another
transfer equipment including lifting aids, trolleys and stretchers and personal protective equipment
social, cultural and religious differences in relation to transfer of coffins and caskets
workplace policies and procedures applicable to transfer of coffins and caskets, including appropriate dress standards in line with workplace policy
federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to work health and safety/occupational health and safety and the transfer or coffins and caskets
operating and maintenance requirements of vehicles and equipment
professional funeral services industry parameters for dealing with the deceased and the bereaved.
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 funeral home, cemetery or crematoria
coffins and casket containing deceased bodies, transfer equipment and funeral transfer vehicle
documentation for a range of transfer requirements
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 relevant personnel
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.