Required skills

communication skills to clearly report inconsistencies and problems and to liaise with other staff members to Bury coffins and caskets

customer service skills including ability to maintain confidentiality of client information

planning and organisational skills to coordinate burial site preparation and reinstatement

problemsolving skills to take corrective action when required

literacy and numeracy skills to interpret written documentation and follow cemetery maps or plans

Required knowledge

burial procedures

gravedigging procedures

safe use of equipment for burial site preparation and reinstatement

social religious and cultural differences and traditions in relation to burial site preparation and reinstatement

broad working knowledge of relevant federal state or territory and local government legislation and regulations relating to OHS and the conduct of burials

environmental impacts in relation to coordinating burial site preparation and reinstatement and minimal impact practices to reduce these

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

workplace policies and procedures regarding burial site preparation and reinstatement

operating and maintenance requirements of lowering or lifting devices and other equipment

professional funeral services industry parameters in preparing and reinstating burial sites

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to locate burial sites through correct interpretation of documentation arrange for their preparation conduct the final inspection of burial sites prior to burials for equipment and safety requirements and safely reinstate the site post burial

ability to safely deploy remove and store required equipment and ensure that the site is marked and well presented on conclusion of the work

coordinating burial site preparation and reinstatement on multiple occasions to ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

demonstration of skills across a range of burial sites within a cemetery or other burial environment

access to relevant documentation such as work orders and site identification details

access to lowering or lifting equipment and burial markers

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of candidate identifying and applying procedures for the coordination of burial site preparation conducting a final inspection of burial site coordinating burial site reinstatement and marking while applying relevant workplace policies procedures and legislation

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of relevant procedures with regard to coordinating burial site preparation and reinstatement

review of workplace documents completed by candidate

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role

Burial sites may include:

Documentation may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Grounds staff may include:

Visual presentation may include:

Lowering or lifting devices and other equipment may include:

Relevant legislation may include: