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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Conduct preparatory procedures for performing cosmetic body preparation.
   • Prepare and use personal protective equipment.
   • Identify and prepare mortuary area according to work requirements
   • Select and prepare appropriate instruments and equipment.
   • Move the deceased person to appropriate mortuary room and position.
2. Dress the deceased person.
   • Identify dressing requirements according to family instructions and assemble required materials.
   • Dress or shroud the deceased person according to requirements.
3. Prepare face, hair and nails.
   • Select hairdressing implements and products as required.
   • Brush and style hair to meet presentation requirements.
   • Identify the need, extent and style of cosmetics required according to presentation instructions.
   • Apply cosmetics as required using appropriate products or cosmetics supplied by the family.
   • Apply nail polish as required.
   • Evaluate cosmetic application, and adjust as required.
4. Clean instruments, equipment and mortuary area.
   • Clean, disinfect or sterilise instruments and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
   • Dispose of waste materials according to infection control requirements.
   • Store instruments and equipment and report faults.
   • Clean and disinfect mortuary area.
5. Conduct preparatory procedures for performing cosmetic body preparation.
   • Prepare and use personal protective equipment.
   • Identify and prepare mortuary area according to work requirements
   • Select and prepare appropriate instruments and equipment.
   • Move the deceased person to appropriate mortuary room and position.
6. Dress the deceased person.
   • Identify dressing requirements according to family instructions and assemble required materials.
   • Dress or shroud the deceased person according to requirements.
7. Prepare face, hair and nails.
   • Select hairdressing implements and products as required.
   • Brush and style hair to meet presentation requirements.
   • Identify the need, extent and style of cosmetics required according to presentation instructions.
   • Apply cosmetics as required using appropriate products or cosmetics supplied by the family.
   • Apply nail polish as required.
   • Evaluate cosmetic application, and adjust as required.
8. Clean instruments, equipment and mortuary area.
   • Clean, disinfect or sterilise instruments and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
   • Dispose of waste materials according to infection control requirements.
   • Store instruments and equipment and report faults.
   • Clean and disinfect mortuary area.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

identify dress and cosmetic requirements through examination and review of family’s instructions

prepare mortuary area and select and use the required instruments, equipment, cosmetics and hair products

dress, apply cosmetics and style hair using appropriate techniques to achieve identified presentation requirements

clean, disinfect and sterilise the mortuary area, instruments and equipment at conclusion of the body preparation.

Evidence of performance of dressing deceased and applying cosmetics 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:

mortuary instruments and equipment used for dressing the deceased and cosmetic application and their associated uses

requirements for preparing the mortuary area

cosmetic types and features

basic hairstyling techniques used for dressing the deceased of different gender, ages and cultural backgrounds

cosmetic application for effective shading, colouring and concealing of different gender, ages and cultural backgrounds

nail polish application techniques

workplace policies and procedures in relate to dressing deceased persons

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

funeral services industry parameters and protocols for dealing with the deceased, including social cultural and religious requirements considerations

federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to work health and safety/occupational health and safety, infection control and handling human remains.

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