Required skills

safe use of tools and equipment including personal protective equipment

communication skills including clear and direct communication to brief relevant personnel and to communicate safety hazards

literacy and numeracy skills to identify and interpret relevant documentation plans and drawings and to take measurements make calculations and interpret manufacturer instructions for using tools and operating machinery

manual handling skills and techniques to ensure safe performance of relevant tasks

Required knowledge

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

workplace policies and procedures to protect personnel gravesites and masonry

application and safe operation of relevant tools and equipment

safe shoring procedures and structures

risk assessment procedures

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 identify and assesses gravesites to select appropriate gravedigging or reopening method tools equipment and safety requirements according to work specifications

ability to take accurate measurements make accurate calculations and conduct accurate probes

preparing for gravedigging 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 in a cemetery environment that allows for identification of vacant gravesites and protection of adjacent gravesites

access to relevant tools and equipment including personal protective equipment

access to protective restraints

access to above and below ground emergency communication

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 accessing probing and preparing range of gravesites for reopening and digging

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of workplace policies and procedures and relevant legislation

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 for example

SIFBCRA Dig a grave manually

SIFBCR020A Dig a grave manually

SIFBCRA Dig a grave using machinery

SIFBCR023A Dig a grave using machinery.

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

Gravedigging requirements may include:

Relevant legislation and regulations may include:

Gravesite may include:

Soil type may include:

Safety hazards may relate to:

Relevant issues may include:

Safety requirements may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Gravedigging method may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Machinery may include:

Protective restraints may include: