Required skills

safe operation of relevant tools and equipment

communication skills including active listening and questioning techniques and clear and direct communication to determine clarify and inform team members of work requirements

literacy and numeracy skills to interpret cemetery maps or plans and work requirements

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 gravesites

workplace policies and procedures to protect personnel gravesites and masonry

properties and construction of ledgers and lids

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 select prepare use maintain and clean the required tools equipment and machinery according to supervisor instructions workplace policies and procedures and manufacturers instructions

ability to identify gravesite location and to assess safe removal methods for ledgers and concrete lids

the safe and efficient removal of ledgers and reinstatement and good presentation of burial sites at conclusion of works

removing ledgers and concrete lids 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 where assessment of monumentation and surrounding gravesites can occur

access to relevant documentation such as cemetery plans or maps

access to relevant tools and equipment including personal protective equipment

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 assessing a range of gravesites with different coverings

observation of candidate safely removing a range of coverings and reinstating a range of graves

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 Prepare for gravedigging

SIFBCR017A Prepare for gravedigging.

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

Gravesite may include:

Safety hazards may relate to:

Relevant issues may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Relevant legislation and regulations may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Machinery may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Personal protective equipment may include: