Assessor Resource

SIFXVHC001
Drive funeral vehicles

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely and professionally drive mourning coaches, limousines, hearses and funeral escort vehicles. It applies to funeral home staff who drive funeral vehicles under supervision or as part of a team, and 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. Plan and prepare for journey.

1.1 Liaise with appropriate staff to identify and confirm work requirements.

1.2 Place courtesy equipment in vehicle as required.

1.3 Identify destination on map.

1.4 Determine most appropriate route and an alternative route according to workplace policies and procedures.

1.5 Liaise with security personnel or consultants and confirm police assistance or escorts for funeral processions when required.

2. Drive funeral vehicles.

2.1 Drive funeral vehicle according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.

2.2 Refer to map where required and follow planned route.

2.3 Determine and follow funeral cortege positioning, move off sequence and signalling.

2.4 Anticipate and avoid road and traffic hazards using defensive driving tactics.

2.5 Park and secure funeral vehicle at destination.

3. Use electronic equipment.

3.1 Check equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.

3.2 Confirm backup communication strategies and liaise with relevant personnel regarding operation and coordination procedures.

3.3 Use electronic equipment according to relevant legislation.

3.4 Transmit and receive messages.

3.5 Implement backup communication strategies.

4. Interact with mourners.

4.1 Communicate with mourners in an appropriate manner.

4.2 Open and close vehicle doors for mourners.

4.3 Adjust vehicle climate according to client requirements.

4.4 Provide courtesy equipment according to client requirements.

Evidence of the ability to:

plan journey and select the most appropriate route to destination

drive safely, respectfully and fluently in cortege conditions at correct speed and following designated signalling procedures.

communicate and provide assistance to mourners according to industry protocols.

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:

work requirements that need to be considered when driving vehicles for funerals, including but not restricted to:

type of funeral vehicle:

mourning coaches

limousines

hearses

escort motorcycles

time of funeral

location of funeral

equipment:

first aid kit

mobile phone

electronic communication equipment

street directory

religious ornaments

courtesy equipment

workplace policies and procedures with regard to planning and preparing the journey, driving funeral vehicles while observing relevant legislation, first aid in the event of an accident

road laws and regulations

vehicle handling procedures

vehicle controls and indicators

telecommunication codes and conventions for the equipment:

CB radio

mobile phone

twoway radio

global positioning system

environmental impacts and minimal impact practices

funeral services industry parameters and protocols 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:

road or street locations between funeral service facilities

funeral vehicle and electronic communication equipment

documentation, including street maps or directories

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 appropriate personnel, team members and mourners

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. Plan and prepare for journey.

1.1 Liaise with appropriate staff to identify and confirm work requirements.

1.2 Place courtesy equipment in vehicle as required.

1.3 Identify destination on map.

1.4 Determine most appropriate route and an alternative route according to workplace policies and procedures.

1.5 Liaise with security personnel or consultants and confirm police assistance or escorts for funeral processions when required.

2. Drive funeral vehicles.

2.1 Drive funeral vehicle according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.

2.2 Refer to map where required and follow planned route.

2.3 Determine and follow funeral cortege positioning, move off sequence and signalling.

2.4 Anticipate and avoid road and traffic hazards using defensive driving tactics.

2.5 Park and secure funeral vehicle at destination.

3. Use electronic equipment.

3.1 Check equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.

3.2 Confirm backup communication strategies and liaise with relevant personnel regarding operation and coordination procedures.

3.3 Use electronic equipment according to relevant legislation.

3.4 Transmit and receive messages.

3.5 Implement backup communication strategies.

4. Interact with mourners.

4.1 Communicate with mourners in an appropriate manner.

4.2 Open and close vehicle doors for mourners.

4.3 Adjust vehicle climate according to client requirements.

4.4 Provide courtesy equipment according to client requirements.

Evidence of the ability to:

plan journey and select the most appropriate route to destination

drive safely, respectfully and fluently in cortege conditions at correct speed and following designated signalling procedures.

communicate and provide assistance to mourners according to industry protocols.

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:

work requirements that need to be considered when driving vehicles for funerals, including but not restricted to:

type of funeral vehicle:

mourning coaches

limousines

hearses

escort motorcycles

time of funeral

location of funeral

equipment:

first aid kit

mobile phone

electronic communication equipment

street directory

religious ornaments

courtesy equipment

workplace policies and procedures with regard to planning and preparing the journey, driving funeral vehicles while observing relevant legislation, first aid in the event of an accident

road laws and regulations

vehicle handling procedures

vehicle controls and indicators

telecommunication codes and conventions for the equipment:

CB radio

mobile phone

twoway radio

global positioning system

environmental impacts and minimal impact practices

funeral services industry parameters and protocols 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:

road or street locations between funeral service facilities

funeral vehicle and electronic communication equipment

documentation, including street maps or directories

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 appropriate personnel, team members and mourners

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
Liaise with appropriate staff to identify and confirm work requirements. 
Place courtesy equipment in vehicle as required. 
Identify destination on map. 
Determine most appropriate route and an alternative route according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Liaise with security personnel or consultants and confirm police assistance or escorts for funeral processions when required. 
Drive funeral vehicle according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. 
Refer to map where required and follow planned route. 
Determine and follow funeral cortege positioning, move off sequence and signalling. 
Anticipate and avoid road and traffic hazards using defensive driving tactics. 
Park and secure funeral vehicle at destination. 
Check equipment according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Confirm backup communication strategies and liaise with relevant personnel regarding operation and coordination procedures. 
Use electronic equipment according to relevant legislation. 
Transmit and receive messages. 
Implement backup communication strategies. 
Communicate with mourners in an appropriate manner. 
Open and close vehicle doors for mourners. 
Adjust vehicle climate according to client requirements. 
Provide courtesy equipment according to client requirements. 
Liaise with appropriate staff to identify and confirm work requirements. 
Place courtesy equipment in vehicle as required. 
Identify destination on map. 
Determine most appropriate route and an alternative route according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Liaise with security personnel or consultants and confirm police assistance or escorts for funeral processions when required. 
Drive funeral vehicle according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. 
Refer to map where required and follow planned route. 
Determine and follow funeral cortege positioning, move off sequence and signalling. 
Anticipate and avoid road and traffic hazards using defensive driving tactics. 
Park and secure funeral vehicle at destination. 
Check equipment according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Confirm backup communication strategies and liaise with relevant personnel regarding operation and coordination procedures. 
Use electronic equipment according to relevant legislation. 
Transmit and receive messages. 
Implement backup communication strategies. 
Communicate with mourners in an appropriate manner. 
Open and close vehicle doors for mourners. 
Adjust vehicle climate according to client requirements. 
Provide courtesy equipment according to client requirements. 

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