Required skills

problemsolving skills to identify and evaluate effectiveness of arterial embalming procedure and take corrective action where required

literacy and numeracy skills to complete case analysis report and mix and apply embalming chemicals

planning and organisational skills to conduct all procedures according to preembalming case analysis

selfmanagement skills to monitor own response to dealing with deceased bodies and take corrective action

Required knowledge

infection control practices and procedures

relevant workplace policies and procedures

anatomy physiology and postmortem changes

effects of embalming on various causes of death medical treatments and procedures

autopsy procedures and associated embalming implications

body examination techniques

mortuary equipment instruments and materials

funeral services industry parameters and protocols for dealing with the deceased

broad working knowledge of relevant federal state or territory and local government legislation and regulations relating to OHS infection control and handling human remains

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 treatment requirements through a preembalming case analysis and to perform arterial treatments using correct techniques and following OHS and infection control practices

ability to prepare mortuary area and select and use the required instruments and equipment

the cleaning disinfecting and sterilising of the mortuary area instruments and equipment at conclusion of the treatment

completion of a case analysis report

knowledge of infection control practices

treating the arterial system 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 mortuary facility where deceased bodies may be safely prepared and appropriate mortuary lighting plumbing and ventilation requirements can be monitored and maintained

access to embalming equipment instruments and chemicals

access to deceased bodies requiring arterial embalming including autopsied cases

access to 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 completing a minimum of thirty case studies including ten autopsied cases

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of all OHS and infection control practices and procedures

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

SIFMWKA Determine embalming requirements

SIFMWK013A Determine embalming requirements

SIFMWKA Treat abdominal and thoracic cavities

SIFMWK015A Treat abdominal and thoracic cavities.

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

Mortuary instruments and equipment may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice may include:

Infection control practices may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Type of autopsy may include:

Embalming implications may include:

Invasive and non-invasive medical paraphernalia may include:

Treatments for areas not reached by arterial fluid may include:

Appropriate suturing techniques may include:

Case analysis report may include: