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

SIFCBCR008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Consolidate collapsed graves

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIFCBCR008 - Consolidate collapsed graves
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify the cause of a grave collapse, make safe the ground surrounding the grave and consolidate a collapsed grave safely. It applies to experienced cemetery gravedigging staff and involves working under supervision 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:

a cemetery environment where a grave collapse has occurred, which allows for application of shoring skills

gravedigging tools, equipment and machinery 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 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 to consolidate collapsed grave.
  • Identify visible signs of grave collapse and report to manager.
  • Establish visible and underlying causes of grave collapse.
  • Assess and confirm work requirements with relevant staff.
  • Prepare and check personal protective equipment for serviceability.
  • Assemble tools, equipment and machinery according to work requirements.
  • Determine safety hazards and take corrective action by using alternative shoring methods or a sludge pump.
       
Element: Make ground safe.
  • Assemble and brief work team according to work requirements.
  • Make ground safe using identified shoring system.
       
Element: Conduct grave collapse consolidation.
  • Carry out grave collapse consolidation according to work requirements.
  • Maintain above and below ground communication with team members as required.
  • Take appropriate corrective or emergency action as required.
  • Remove, clean and store tools, equipment and machinery.
       
Element: Prepare to consolidate collapsed grave.
  • Identify visible signs of grave collapse and report to manager.
  • Establish visible and underlying causes of grave collapse.
  • Assess and confirm work requirements with relevant staff.
  • Prepare and check personal protective equipment for serviceability.
  • Assemble tools, equipment and machinery according to work requirements.
  • Determine safety hazards and take corrective action by using alternative shoring methods or a sludge pump.
       
Element: Make ground safe.
  • Assemble and brief work team according to work requirements.
  • Make ground safe using identified shoring system.
       
Element: Conduct grave collapse consolidation.
  • Carry out grave collapse consolidation according to work requirements.
  • Maintain above and below ground communication with team members as required.
  • Take appropriate corrective or emergency action as required.
  • Remove, clean and store tools, equipment and machinery.
       


Evidence Required

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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. Prepare to consolidate collapsed grave.

1.1 Identify visible signs of grave collapse and report to manager.

1.2 Establish visible and underlying causes of grave collapse.

1.3 Assess and confirm work requirements with relevant staff.

1.4 Prepare and check personal protective equipment for serviceability.

1.5 Assemble tools, equipment and machinery according to work requirements.

1.6 Determine safety hazards and take corrective action by using alternative shoring methods or a sludge pump.

2. Make ground safe.

2.1 Assemble and brief work team according to work requirements.

2.2 Make ground safe using identified shoring system.

3. Conduct grave collapse consolidation.

3.1 Carry out grave collapse consolidation according to work requirements.

3.2 Maintain above and below ground communication with team members as required.

3.3 Take appropriate corrective or emergency action as required.

3.4 Remove, clean and store tools, equipment and machinery.

Evidence of the ability to:

select, prepare, use, maintain and clean the required tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions, workplace policies and procedures, and manufacturer guidelines

identify and assess the causes and methods for treating grave collapses, to make safe the ground surrounding the grave and to consolidate a collapsed grave safely.

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

Demonstrated knowledge of:

causes of collapsed graves, including:

air

vibration

water

ground pressure:

machinery

people

soil

soil types or conditions

visible signs of collapsed graves, including but not restricted to:

fretting from top edge

slump in surface near excavation

tension cracks

support timbers bowing or creaking

tools equipment and machinery used in relation to consolidating collapsed graves, and their associated uses

use and maintenance of personal protective equipment

use of protective restraints

hazards related to collapsed graves

appropriate corrective and emergency actions to collapsed graves, including:

alternative shoring methods

use of a sludge pump

reduced soil loadings

evacuation of gravesite

shoring methods, including soil types and conditions relevant to shoring requirements

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

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. Prepare to consolidate collapsed grave.

1.1 Identify visible signs of grave collapse and report to manager.

1.2 Establish visible and underlying causes of grave collapse.

1.3 Assess and confirm work requirements with relevant staff.

1.4 Prepare and check personal protective equipment for serviceability.

1.5 Assemble tools, equipment and machinery according to work requirements.

1.6 Determine safety hazards and take corrective action by using alternative shoring methods or a sludge pump.

2. Make ground safe.

2.1 Assemble and brief work team according to work requirements.

2.2 Make ground safe using identified shoring system.

3. Conduct grave collapse consolidation.

3.1 Carry out grave collapse consolidation according to work requirements.

3.2 Maintain above and below ground communication with team members as required.

3.3 Take appropriate corrective or emergency action as required.

3.4 Remove, clean and store tools, equipment and machinery.

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 visible signs of grave collapse and report to manager. 
Establish visible and underlying causes of grave collapse. 
Assess and confirm work requirements with relevant staff. 
Prepare and check personal protective equipment for serviceability. 
Assemble tools, equipment and machinery according to work requirements. 
Determine safety hazards and take corrective action by using alternative shoring methods or a sludge pump. 
Assemble and brief work team according to work requirements. 
Make ground safe using identified shoring system. 
Carry out grave collapse consolidation according to work requirements. 
Maintain above and below ground communication with team members as required. 
Take appropriate corrective or emergency action as required. 
Remove, clean and store tools, equipment and machinery. 
Identify visible signs of grave collapse and report to manager. 
Establish visible and underlying causes of grave collapse. 
Assess and confirm work requirements with relevant staff. 
Prepare and check personal protective equipment for serviceability. 
Assemble tools, equipment and machinery according to work requirements. 
Determine safety hazards and take corrective action by using alternative shoring methods or a sludge pump. 
Assemble and brief work team according to work requirements. 
Make ground safe using identified shoring system. 
Carry out grave collapse consolidation according to work requirements. 
Maintain above and below ground communication with team members as required. 
Take appropriate corrective or emergency action as required. 
Remove, clean and store tools, equipment and machinery. 

Forms

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