Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SIFCBCR001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Bury coffins and caskets

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIFCBCR001 - Bury coffins and caskets
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to bury coffins and caskets using appropriate lowering or lifting devices and equipment. It applies to cemetery and funeral home staff whose responsibilities include burying coffins and caskets according to client requirements, work health and safety, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must be demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that is as industry realistic as possible. In a simulated environment, it is essential that assessment is conducted:

using suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

an environment where demonstration of skills for a range of burial requirements can be performed, including transportation of coffins or caskets from funeral service facilities to burial locations

coffins or caskets, funeral transport vehicles and lowering and lifting devices

under industry conditions where there is:

integration of tasks with possible interruptions to work typical of the job role

speed and timing requirements that reflect commercial operating conditions

interaction with team members

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Burial and Cremation Operations
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for burials.
  • Identify work requirements for burial.
  • Liaise with team members as required to establish sequencing of tasks and responsibilities of team members.
       
Element: 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.
       
Element: Prepare for burials.
  • Identify work requirements for burial.
  • Liaise with team members as required to establish sequencing of tasks and responsibilities of team members.
       
Element: 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.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for burials.

1.1 Identify work requirements for burial.

1.2 Liaise with team members as required to establish sequencing of tasks and responsibilities of team members.

2. Consign coffin or casket to burial location.

2.1 Transport coffin or casket to burial location.

2.2 Place coffin or casket into position using appropriate lowering or lifting device.

2.3 Conduct burial according to client requirements.

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.

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.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for burials.

1.1 Identify work requirements for burial.

1.2 Liaise with team members as required to establish sequencing of tasks and responsibilities of team members.

2. Consign coffin or casket to burial location.

2.1 Transport coffin or casket to burial location.

2.2 Place coffin or casket into position using appropriate lowering or lifting device.

2.3 Conduct burial according to client requirements.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify work requirements for burial. 
Liaise with team members as required to establish sequencing of tasks and responsibilities of team members. 
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. 
Identify work requirements for burial. 
Liaise with team members as required to establish sequencing of tasks and responsibilities of team members. 
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. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SIFCBCR001 - Bury coffins and caskets
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