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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for burials.
   • Identify work requirements for burial.
   • Liaise with team members as required to establish sequencing of tasks and responsibilities of team members.
2. Consign coffin or casket to burial location.
   • Transport coffin or casket to burial location.
   • Place coffin or casket into position using appropriate lowering or lifting device.
   • Conduct burial according to client requirements.
3. Prepare for burials.
   • Identify work requirements for burial.
   • Liaise with team members as required to establish sequencing of tasks and responsibilities of team members.
4. Consign coffin or casket to burial location.
   • Transport coffin or casket to burial location.
   • Place coffin or casket into position using appropriate lowering or lifting device.
   • Conduct burial according to client requirements.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

select, prepare and safely use, the required equipment and lifting devices

bury coffins and caskets safely and efficiently according to work requirements and client guidelines

use safe manual handling techniques when handling coffins and caskets.

Evidence of performance of burying coffins and caskets on two or more occasions is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

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Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge of:

burial procedures

considerations when planning for burying coffins and caskets, including:

time of burial

location of burial:

monumental cemeteries

lawn cemeteries

mausoleum crypts

memorial gardens

cemeteries with historical or cultural significance

at sea

transport requirements

client requirements

required staff

social, religious and cultural practices and traditions in relation to burials:

funeral rites according to religious denomination

cultural rituals to assist grieving

spiritual symbolism

burial procedures

time required between death and burial

taboos regarding death

professional funeral services industry parameters in dealing with the bereaved

federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to work health and safety/occupational health and safety and the conduct of burials

workplace policies and procedures regarding the conduct of burials

operating requirements of relevant lifting devices and equipment:

lowering straps

mats

scissor lift

protective restraints

manual handling techniques in relation to handling and burying coffins and caskets.

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