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SIFCBCR006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare for gravedigging

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIFCBCR006 - Prepare for gravedigging
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess a gravesite for the appropriate gravedigging method and prepare the site for digging or reopening according to work requirements. It applies to cemetery and crematorium staff involved in burial works under supervision as part of a team. Work is carried out 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:

a cemetery environment that allows for identification of vacant gravesites and protection of adjacent gravesites

gravedigging tools and equipment, protective restraints, above and below ground emergency communication and personal protective equipment

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 manager and 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: Determine gravedigging requirements.
  • Identify appropriate lined or unlined gravesite and physical location according to cemetery map or plan.
  • Assess site and surrounding area to determine soil type, safety hazards, access and egress, requirement to conduct grave probe, removal of soil and effect on presentation of nearby graves.
  • Determine viability of gravesite according to safety requirements and refer to manager or leading hand for further instruction.
  • Select manual or machinery gravedigging method.
       
Element: Conduct grave probe as required.
  • Select and prepare personal protective equipment.
  • Select and prepare tools and equipment and machinery according to work requirements, and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Undertake slab removal as required.
  • Measure plot to determine correct location of initial probe position.
  • Probe gravesite according to measurements.
  • Record measurements from probe to determine vacancy status.
  • Report viability of gravesite to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Prepare for digging.
  • Assemble and brief gravedigging work team as required.
  • Advise gravedigging work team of above and below ground lines of communication to be used in case of emergency.
  • Select and prepare personal protective equipment.
  • Select and prepare tools and equipment according to work requirements.
  • Mark site according to grave dimensions and supervisor instructions.
  • Inspect and remove monuments, masonry or headstones that impact stability or access.
  • Apply protective strategies to preserve adjacent graves.
  • Place protective restraints to ensure access by authorised personnel only.
       
Element: Determine gravedigging requirements.
  • Identify appropriate lined or unlined gravesite and physical location according to cemetery map or plan.
  • Assess site and surrounding area to determine soil type, safety hazards, access and egress, requirement to conduct grave probe, removal of soil and effect on presentation of nearby graves.
  • Determine viability of gravesite according to safety requirements and refer to manager or leading hand for further instruction.
  • Select manual or machinery gravedigging method.
       
Element: Conduct grave probe as required.
  • Select and prepare personal protective equipment.
  • Select and prepare tools and equipment and machinery according to work requirements, and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Undertake slab removal as required.
  • Measure plot to determine correct location of initial probe position.
  • Probe gravesite according to measurements.
  • Record measurements from probe to determine vacancy status.
  • Report viability of gravesite to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Prepare for digging.
  • Assemble and brief gravedigging work team as required.
  • Advise gravedigging work team of above and below ground lines of communication to be used in case of emergency.
  • Select and prepare personal protective equipment.
  • Select and prepare tools and equipment according to work requirements.
  • Mark site according to grave dimensions and supervisor instructions.
  • Inspect and remove monuments, masonry or headstones that impact stability or access.
  • Apply protective strategies to preserve adjacent graves.
  • 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. Determine gravedigging requirements.

1.1 Identify appropriate lined or unlined gravesite and physical location according to cemetery map or plan.

1.2 Assess site and surrounding area to determine soil type, safety hazards, access and egress, requirement to conduct grave probe, removal of soil and effect on presentation of nearby graves.

1.3 Determine viability of gravesite according to safety requirements and refer to manager or leading hand for further instruction.

1.4 Select manual or machinery gravedigging method.

2. Conduct grave probe as required.

2.1 Select and prepare personal protective equipment.

2.2 Select and prepare tools and equipment and machinery according to work requirements, and manufacturer guidelines.

2.3 Undertake slab removal as required.

2.4 Measure plot to determine correct location of initial probe position.

2.5 Probe gravesite according to measurements.

2.6 Record measurements from probe to determine vacancy status.

2.7 Report viability of gravesite to appropriate personnel.

3. Prepare for digging.

3.1 Assemble and brief gravedigging work team as required.

3.2 Advise gravedigging work team of above and below ground lines of communication to be used in case of emergency.

3.3 Select and prepare personal protective equipment.

3.4 Select and prepare tools and equipment according to work requirements.

3.5 Mark site according to grave dimensions and supervisor instructions.

3.6 Inspect and remove monuments, masonry or headstones that impact stability or access.

3.7 Apply protective strategies to preserve adjacent graves.

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

Evidence of the ability to:

identify and assess gravesites to select appropriate gravedigging or re-opening method, tools, equipment and safety requirements according to work requirements

take accurate measurements, make accurate calculations and conduct accurate probes.

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

Demonstrated knowledge of:

soil types and their impact on gravedigging

tools equipment and machinery used in relation to gravedigging, and their associated uses

use and maintenance of personal protective equipment

safe operation of relevant tools and equipment

safe shoring structures and procedures

safety hazards in relation to gravedigging, including:

air

water

vibration

heat

slippery surfaces

overhead obstacles

ground pressure:

machinery

people

soil

structures

previously dug graves

monument collapse

foreign objects

drains

cables

sprinklers

pipes

trees and roots

risk assessment procedures

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 protect personnel and gravesites

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 substances.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Determine gravedigging requirements.

1.1 Identify appropriate lined or unlined gravesite and physical location according to cemetery map or plan.

1.2 Assess site and surrounding area to determine soil type, safety hazards, access and egress, requirement to conduct grave probe, removal of soil and effect on presentation of nearby graves.

1.3 Determine viability of gravesite according to safety requirements and refer to manager or leading hand for further instruction.

1.4 Select manual or machinery gravedigging method.

2. Conduct grave probe as required.

2.1 Select and prepare personal protective equipment.

2.2 Select and prepare tools and equipment and machinery according to work requirements, and manufacturer guidelines.

2.3 Undertake slab removal as required.

2.4 Measure plot to determine correct location of initial probe position.

2.5 Probe gravesite according to measurements.

2.6 Record measurements from probe to determine vacancy status.

2.7 Report viability of gravesite to appropriate personnel.

3. Prepare for digging.

3.1 Assemble and brief gravedigging work team as required.

3.2 Advise gravedigging work team of above and below ground lines of communication to be used in case of emergency.

3.3 Select and prepare personal protective equipment.

3.4 Select and prepare tools and equipment according to work requirements.

3.5 Mark site according to grave dimensions and supervisor instructions.

3.6 Inspect and remove monuments, masonry or headstones that impact stability or access.

3.7 Apply protective strategies to preserve adjacent graves.

3.8 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
Identify appropriate lined or unlined gravesite and physical location according to cemetery map or plan. 
Assess site and surrounding area to determine soil type, safety hazards, access and egress, requirement to conduct grave probe, removal of soil and effect on presentation of nearby graves. 
Determine viability of gravesite according to safety requirements and refer to manager or leading hand for further instruction. 
Select manual or machinery gravedigging method. 
Select and prepare personal protective equipment. 
Select and prepare tools and equipment and machinery according to work requirements, and manufacturer guidelines. 
Undertake slab removal as required. 
Measure plot to determine correct location of initial probe position. 
Probe gravesite according to measurements. 
Record measurements from probe to determine vacancy status. 
Report viability of gravesite to appropriate personnel. 
Assemble and brief gravedigging work team as required. 
Advise gravedigging work team of above and below ground lines of communication to be used in case of emergency. 
Select and prepare personal protective equipment. 
Select and prepare tools and equipment according to work requirements. 
Mark site according to grave dimensions and supervisor instructions. 
Inspect and remove monuments, masonry or headstones that impact stability or access. 
Apply protective strategies to preserve adjacent graves. 
Place protective restraints to ensure access by authorised personnel only. 
Identify appropriate lined or unlined gravesite and physical location according to cemetery map or plan. 
Assess site and surrounding area to determine soil type, safety hazards, access and egress, requirement to conduct grave probe, removal of soil and effect on presentation of nearby graves. 
Determine viability of gravesite according to safety requirements and refer to manager or leading hand for further instruction. 
Select manual or machinery gravedigging method. 
Select and prepare personal protective equipment. 
Select and prepare tools and equipment and machinery according to work requirements, and manufacturer guidelines. 
Undertake slab removal as required. 
Measure plot to determine correct location of initial probe position. 
Probe gravesite according to measurements. 
Record measurements from probe to determine vacancy status. 
Report viability of gravesite to appropriate personnel. 
Assemble and brief gravedigging work team as required. 
Advise gravedigging work team of above and below ground lines of communication to be used in case of emergency. 
Select and prepare personal protective equipment. 
Select and prepare tools and equipment according to work requirements. 
Mark site according to grave dimensions and supervisor instructions. 
Inspect and remove monuments, masonry or headstones that impact stability or access. 
Apply protective strategies to preserve adjacent graves. 
Place protective restraints to ensure access by authorised personnel only. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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