Required skills

communication skills including clear and direct communication and active listening and questioning techniques to liaise with other staff and report actual or potential hazards

literacy and numeracy skills to interpret and follow policies manufacturer instructions and safety signage labels goods coding and marking

selfmanagement skills to identify and meet own OHS responsibilities

problemsolving skills to identify and rectify or report hazardous situation

Required knowledge

relevant workplace policies and procedures

manual handling techniques

properties of hazardous substances

infection control practices

personal protective and emergency equipment

individual employee responsibilities in relation to ensuring safety of self other workers and other people in the workplace

broad understanding of employer responsibilities under relevant state or territory OHS legislation

broad understanding of employee responsibilities to participate in OHS practices under relevant state or territory OHS legislation

broad understanding of relevant federal state or territory and local government legislation and regulations relating to infection control

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

project or work activities that show the candidates ability to follow predetermined health safety and infection control procedures incorporate safe work practices into all workplace activities and to handle hazardous substances for a given mortuary operation and in line with regulatory requirements

knowledge and understanding of the implications of disregarding those procedures

knowledge and understanding of the legal requirement to work according to health safety and infection control procedures for a mortuary environment

following mortuary OHS procedures over a period of time 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 and hazardous wastes are handled

access to cleaning and disinfecting products

access to housekeeping equipment and materials

access to personal protective and emergency equipment

access to infectious waste disposal 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 applying health and safety practices procedures and legislation for handling hazardous chemicals general housekeeping duties and manual handling tasks and preventing infection in the workplace

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge of strategies to prevent work overload and the implementation of workplace security and emergency 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

SIFWMKA Prepare to perform body preparation

SIFWMK005A Prepare to perform body preparation

SIFWMKA Cleanse and disinfect deceased bodies

SIFWMK006A Cleanse and disinfect deceased bodies.

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

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Workplace hazards may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Emergency equipment may include:

Manual handling requirements may include:

Lifting technique may include:

Personal hygiene practices may include:

Universal precautions must include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Infectious waste may include:

Hazardous substances may include:

Workplace information may include:

Problems may include:

Corrective action may include:

Handling equipment may include:

Emergency equipment may include:

General waste may include:

Housekeeping equipment and supplies may include:

Documentation may include: