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SIFCBCR003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Dig graves manually

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIFCBCR003 - Dig graves manually
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manually dig and re-open graves in a safe manner and assess gravesites to minimise the risk of grave collapse. It applies to cemetery staff involved in burial works working under supervision as part of a team and according to 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 that allows for the digging of graves to accommodate required dimensions of coffins or caskets and application of appropriate shoring methods

gravedigging tools and personal protective equipment, grave supports, lowering devices and protective restraints

documentation, including cemetery map or plan

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: Conduct manual grave excavation and shoring.
  • Determine gravedigging requirement according to work requirements and risk assessment.
  • Locate gravesite according to cemetery map or plan and physical location.
  • Select and prepare personal protective equipment.
  • Assess grave shoring requirements.
  • Manually dig grave according to dimensions of coffin or casket using appropriate tools and equipment.
  • Identify and apply workplace procedures for safe storage of displaced earth or removal from site.
  • Undertake progressive grave shoring requirements according to work requirement using safe and appropriate shoring method.
  • Maintain above and below ground communication with other team members.
       
Element: Minimise risk of grave collapse.
  • Maintain safe surface loadings according to soil type and condition.
  • Constantly monitor excavation for grave collapse warning signs.
  • Take appropriate corrective or emergency action.
       
Element: Clean up and make safe open gravesite.
  • Cover surface area from edge of excavation to ensure soil integrity and stability and to provide safe work area for funeral.
  • Place grave supports and lowering devices in readiness for coffin or casket according to work requirements.
  • Clean area adjacent to grave and remove earth to ensure safety of funeral work area.
  • Place protective restraints to ensure access by authorised personnel only.
       
Element: Conduct manual grave excavation and shoring.
  • Determine gravedigging requirement according to work requirements and risk assessment.
  • Locate gravesite according to cemetery map or plan and physical location.
  • Select and prepare personal protective equipment.
  • Assess grave shoring requirements.
  • Manually dig grave according to dimensions of coffin or casket using appropriate tools and equipment.
  • Identify and apply workplace procedures for safe storage of displaced earth or removal from site.
  • Undertake progressive grave shoring requirements according to work requirement using safe and appropriate shoring method.
  • Maintain above and below ground communication with other team members.
       
Element: Minimise risk of grave collapse.
  • Maintain safe surface loadings according to soil type and condition.
  • Constantly monitor excavation for grave collapse warning signs.
  • Take appropriate corrective or emergency action.
       
Element: Clean up and make safe open gravesite.
  • Cover surface area from edge of excavation to ensure soil integrity and stability and to provide safe work area for funeral.
  • Place grave supports and lowering devices in readiness for coffin or casket according to work requirements.
  • Clean area adjacent to grave and remove earth to ensure safety of funeral work area.
  • Place protective restraints to ensure access by authorised personnel only.
       


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. Conduct manual grave excavation and shoring.

1.1 Determine gravedigging requirement according to work requirements and risk assessment.

1.2 Locate gravesite according to cemetery map or plan and physical location.

1.3 Select and prepare personal protective equipment.

1.4 Assess grave shoring requirements.

1.5 Manually dig grave according to dimensions of coffin or casket using appropriate tools and equipment.

1.6 Identify and apply workplace procedures for safe storage of displaced earth or removal from site.

1.7 Undertake progressive grave shoring requirements according to work requirement using safe and appropriate shoring method.

1.8 Maintain above and below ground communication with other team members.

2. Minimise risk of grave collapse.

2.1 Maintain safe surface loadings according to soil type and condition.

2.2 Constantly monitor excavation for grave collapse warning signs.

2.3 Take appropriate corrective or emergency action.

3. Clean up and make safe open gravesite.

3.1 Cover surface area from edge of excavation to ensure soil integrity and stability and to provide safe work area for funeral.

3.2 Place grave supports and lowering devices in readiness for coffin or casket according to work requirements.

3.3 Clean area adjacent to grave and remove earth to ensure safety of funeral work area.

3.4 Place protective restraints to ensure access by authorised personnel only.

Evidence of the ability to:

select, prepare, use, maintain and clean the required tools and equipment

identify gravesite locations and assess safe excavation and shoring requirements for re-opening and manual gravedigging

apply shoring method according to work requirements

apply constant monitoring of excavation for grave collapse and take immediate corrective actions during manual gravedigging.

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

Demonstrated knowledge of:

federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to work health and safety/occupational health and safety and gravedigging

workplace policies and procedures to maintain safety requirements

personal protective clothing and equipment used for gravedigging

use and safe operation of tools and equipment used for gravedigging

graver shoring methods and requirements, including:

required depth of grave

required depth of excavation for re-opening

techniques to deal with soil types and conditions:

sand

clay

rock

length of time soil exposed

breakdown of cohesive strength of soil

soil fretting

soil compaction

tension cracks

soil types and conditions relevant to shoring requirements

use of protective barriers

grave collapse warning signs, including:

fretting from top edge

slump in surface near excavation

tension cracks

support timbers bowing or creaking.

corrective or emergency actions in relation to grave collapse

risk assessment procedures

environmental impacts in relation to gravedigging 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.

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. Conduct manual grave excavation and shoring.

1.1 Determine gravedigging requirement according to work requirements and risk assessment.

1.2 Locate gravesite according to cemetery map or plan and physical location.

1.3 Select and prepare personal protective equipment.

1.4 Assess grave shoring requirements.

1.5 Manually dig grave according to dimensions of coffin or casket using appropriate tools and equipment.

1.6 Identify and apply workplace procedures for safe storage of displaced earth or removal from site.

1.7 Undertake progressive grave shoring requirements according to work requirement using safe and appropriate shoring method.

1.8 Maintain above and below ground communication with other team members.

2. Minimise risk of grave collapse.

2.1 Maintain safe surface loadings according to soil type and condition.

2.2 Constantly monitor excavation for grave collapse warning signs.

2.3 Take appropriate corrective or emergency action.

3. Clean up and make safe open gravesite.

3.1 Cover surface area from edge of excavation to ensure soil integrity and stability and to provide safe work area for funeral.

3.2 Place grave supports and lowering devices in readiness for coffin or casket according to work requirements.

3.3 Clean area adjacent to grave and remove earth to ensure safety of funeral work area.

3.4 Place protective restraints to ensure access by authorised personnel only.

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
Determine gravedigging requirement according to work requirements and risk assessment. 
Locate gravesite according to cemetery map or plan and physical location. 
Select and prepare personal protective equipment. 
Assess grave shoring requirements. 
Manually dig grave according to dimensions of coffin or casket using appropriate tools and equipment. 
Identify and apply workplace procedures for safe storage of displaced earth or removal from site. 
Undertake progressive grave shoring requirements according to work requirement using safe and appropriate shoring method. 
Maintain above and below ground communication with other team members. 
Maintain safe surface loadings according to soil type and condition. 
Constantly monitor excavation for grave collapse warning signs. 
Take appropriate corrective or emergency action. 
Cover surface area from edge of excavation to ensure soil integrity and stability and to provide safe work area for funeral. 
Place grave supports and lowering devices in readiness for coffin or casket according to work requirements. 
Clean area adjacent to grave and remove earth to ensure safety of funeral work area. 
Place protective restraints to ensure access by authorised personnel only. 
Determine gravedigging requirement according to work requirements and risk assessment. 
Locate gravesite according to cemetery map or plan and physical location. 
Select and prepare personal protective equipment. 
Assess grave shoring requirements. 
Manually dig grave according to dimensions of coffin or casket using appropriate tools and equipment. 
Identify and apply workplace procedures for safe storage of displaced earth or removal from site. 
Undertake progressive grave shoring requirements according to work requirement using safe and appropriate shoring method. 
Maintain above and below ground communication with other team members. 
Maintain safe surface loadings according to soil type and condition. 
Constantly monitor excavation for grave collapse warning signs. 
Take appropriate corrective or emergency action. 
Cover surface area from edge of excavation to ensure soil integrity and stability and to provide safe work area for funeral. 
Place grave supports and lowering devices in readiness for coffin or casket according to work requirements. 
Clean area adjacent to grave and remove earth to ensure safety of funeral work area. 
Place protective restraints to ensure access by authorised personnel only. 

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