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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to memorialise cremated remains.
  2. Memorialise cremated remains.
  3. Clean up memorial site and complete documentation.
  4. Prepare to memorialise cremated remains.
  5. Memorialise cremated remains.
  6. Clean up memorial site and complete documentation.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

select, prepare, use, maintain and clean the required tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions, workplace policies and procedures, and manufacturer guidelines

locate and prepare memorial sites and conduct memorialisation according to client requirements and workplace policies and procedures

complete relevant documentation accurately.

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


Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge of:

crematorium operating procedures

social, religious and cultural differences and traditions in relation to memorialisation of cremated remains

range of sites where cremated remains may be memorialised

professional funeral services industry parameters in dealing with the deceased and the bereaved

relevant federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to work health and safety/occupational health and safety, memorialisation of cremated remains and associated documentation

workplace policies and procedures regarding memorialisation of cremated remains

range of tools and equipment used to memorialise cremated remains, and their associated uses

operating and maintenance requirements of relevant tools and equipment

use of personal protective equipment

documentation used in relation to memorialising cremated remains

environmental impacts in relation to memorialising cremated remains and minimal impact practices to reduce these, especially those that relate to resource, water and energy use

environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substance.