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

SIFCWHS001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify hazards and assess risks in a cemetery or crematorium

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIFCWHS001 - Identify hazards and assess risks in a cemetery or crematorium
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply risk control processes at a cemetery or crematorium as related to relevant legislation and AS/NZS4360 :1999 Risk Management or its authorised update or replacement. It includes identifying hazards; assessing risks; identifying unacceptable risks; identifying, analysing and implementing risk treatment; and completing records and reports associated with entry to confined spaces for maintenance and servicing of crematoria or other necessary reasons, such as preparing graves in green and brownfield sites, reopening and exhuming graves.It applies to cemetery and crematorium staff and contractors who are competent in following confined space requirements and trained in incident response, including first aid or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). 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 or crematorium operation for which hazard identification and risk assessment can be undertaken

housekeeping equipment and materials and personal protective equipment

organisational policies and procedures, and hazard identification and risk assessment template documents

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 relevant personnel

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Work Health and Safety
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: Assess risk and identify unacceptable risk in cemetery and crematorium.
  • Conduct a risk assessment of potential hazards in the cemetery or crematorium.
  • Evaluate and determine consequence if a confined space is present.
  • Consider and determine likelihood of hazard exposure.
  • Identify and source criteria for acceptability or unacceptability of the risk.
  • Evaluate risk against criteria to identify if it warrants ‘unacceptable risk’ status and action or refer to appropriate party as required.
       
Element: Identify confined space hazards in cemetery and crematorium.
  • Clearly identify actual and potential confined spaces through review of the nature of the space and its characteristics.
  • Analyse work area conditions to identify or recognise potential confined space hazards in the workplace.
  • Access and analyse information on existing risk control practices and use as appropriate.
  • Recognise type and scope of unresolved confined space hazards and their likely impact.
       
Element: Identify, analyse and implement risk treatments for an identified confined space.
  • Identify and consider all possible risk treatment options.
  • Identify feasible options by preliminary analysis and consideration of possible options.
  • Analyse feasible risk treatment options and identify resource requirements.
  • Select most appropriate action for dealing with the risk.
  • Plan and prepare for risk control in detail and acquire or obtain required resources.
       
Element: Complete records and reports.
  • Communicate information on risk control implementation to relevant people.
  • Complete records and reports for hazards and risk control actions from personal risk assessment as specified by legislative and site requirements.
  • Provide feedback and input to WHS practitioners on range of variables associated with confined space work to improve hazard and risk management.
       
Element: Assess risk and identify unacceptable risk in cemetery and crematorium.
  • Conduct a risk assessment of potential hazards in the cemetery or crematorium.
  • Evaluate and determine consequence if a confined space is present.
  • Consider and determine likelihood of hazard exposure.
  • Identify and source criteria for acceptability or unacceptability of the risk.
  • Evaluate risk against criteria to identify if it warrants ‘unacceptable risk’ status and action or refer to appropriate party as required.
       
Element: Identify confined space hazards in cemetery and crematorium.
  • Clearly identify actual and potential confined spaces through review of the nature of the space and its characteristics.
  • Analyse work area conditions to identify or recognise potential confined space hazards in the workplace.
  • Access and analyse information on existing risk control practices and use as appropriate.
  • Recognise type and scope of unresolved confined space hazards and their likely impact.
       
Element: Identify, analyse and implement risk treatments for an identified confined space.
  • Identify and consider all possible risk treatment options.
  • Identify feasible options by preliminary analysis and consideration of possible options.
  • Analyse feasible risk treatment options and identify resource requirements.
  • Select most appropriate action for dealing with the risk.
  • Plan and prepare for risk control in detail and acquire or obtain required resources.
       
Element: Complete records and reports.
  • Communicate information on risk control implementation to relevant people.
  • Complete records and reports for hazards and risk control actions from personal risk assessment as specified by legislative and site requirements.
  • Provide feedback and input to WHS practitioners on range of variables associated with confined space work to improve hazard and risk management.
       


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. Assess risk and identify unacceptable risk in cemetery and crematorium.

1.1 Conduct a risk assessment of potential hazards in the cemetery or crematorium.

1.2 Evaluate and determine consequence if a confined space is present.

1.3 Consider and determine likelihood of hazard exposure.

1.4 Identify and source criteria for acceptability or unacceptability of the risk.

1.5 Evaluate risk against criteria to identify if it warrants ‘unacceptable risk’ status and action or refer to appropriate party as required.

2. Identify confined space hazards in cemetery and crematorium.

2.1 Clearly identify actual and potential confined spaces through review of the nature of the space and its characteristics.

2.2 Analyse work area conditions to identify or recognise potential confined space hazards in the workplace.

2.3 Access and analyse information on existing risk control practices and use as appropriate.

2.4 Recognise type and scope of unresolved confined space hazards and their likely impact.

3. Identify, analyse and implement risk treatments for an identified confined space.

3.1 Identify and consider all possible risk treatment options.

3.2 Identify feasible options by preliminary analysis and consideration of possible options.

3.3 Analyse feasible risk treatment options and identify resource requirements.

3.4 Select most appropriate action for dealing with the risk.

3.5 Plan and prepare for risk control in detail and acquire or obtain required resources.

4. Complete records and reports.

4.1 Communicate information on risk control implementation to relevant people.

4.2 Complete records and reports for hazards and risk control actions from personal risk assessment as specified by legislative and site requirements.

4.3 Provide feedback and input to WHS practitioners on range of variables associated with confined space work to improve hazard and risk management.

Evidence of the ability to:

identify confined space workplace hazards, and assess and control safety risks for a cemetery or crematorium operation and in line with regulatory requirements

develop and implement risk assessment processes and procedures.

Evidence of performance of identifying hazards and assessing risks on five or more cemetery or crematorium operations is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Demonstrated knowledge of:

state or territory work health and safety/occupational health and safety legislation, specifically requirements for:

when, where and how hazards must be identified

when, where and how risk assessments must be conducted

incorporating appropriate consultation into hazard identification and risk assessment process

cemetery and crematorium risk management procedures, including emergency planning

risk assessment areas in the cemetery or crematorium, including but not restricted to:

location of work

duration of work

soil type

shoring requirements

size of work crew

qualifications of contractor or employee work crew

size, depth, dimensions, age and type of grave

size, depth and dimensions of tomb, crypt, vault or furnace

access to the confined space

ground conditions, including adjacent graves, soil make-up and water table

terrain

weather

possible coffin weight and materials

machinery

presence of monuments and their stability

atmospheric test requirements

cemetery and crematorium health and safety system information

characteristics of confined spaces, including:

size and location of grave

availability to access grave, crypt, vault or crematorium

presence of hazardous substances, including hydrogen sulphide from decomposing matter or carbon monoxide from water bailing pumps

presence of flammable contaminants generated by methane of decomposing matter

presence of unsafe oxygen levels associated with sealed coffins, crypt and graves

presence of materials that may result in engulfment through cave in

mechanical hazards, including backhoes or conveyors

signs of falling objects, including monuments or soil and rocks

ignition hazards:

sources of heat

static or friction

plant and equipment that pose risks, including welding, cutting or electronic equipment

activities, including grinding, chipping and sandblasting

electrical hazards

poor ventilation

environmental hazards:

water levels

seepage from neighbouring gravesites

high water tables

non-compacted soil

biological hazards:

viruses and bacteria

microbes and pathogens carried in the water or decomposing tissue

insects, snakes and vermin

contains or has contained (or made of or lined or coated with) substances capable of reducing amount of oxygen present to a dangerous level

risk treatments for an identified confined space, including:

eliminating hazard, including not getting in the grave

substitution, including using another gravesite

engineering controls, including extraction fans on vaults

administrative controls or procedures, including permits and risk assessments for confined space entry

shoring requirements

atmospheric test requirements

mechanical and isolation requirements

stand-by personnel and rescue arrangements, including Tripod or other means of effective rescue

authorisation

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

analysis of decomposing matter and water in space

fire extinguisher

spill kit

first aid kit

eye wash kit

communications equipment

signage

fall and edge protection

cemetery and crematorium communication, reporting and recording procedures.

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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. Assess risk and identify unacceptable risk in cemetery and crematorium.

1.1 Conduct a risk assessment of potential hazards in the cemetery or crematorium.

1.2 Evaluate and determine consequence if a confined space is present.

1.3 Consider and determine likelihood of hazard exposure.

1.4 Identify and source criteria for acceptability or unacceptability of the risk.

1.5 Evaluate risk against criteria to identify if it warrants ‘unacceptable risk’ status and action or refer to appropriate party as required.

2. Identify confined space hazards in cemetery and crematorium.

2.1 Clearly identify actual and potential confined spaces through review of the nature of the space and its characteristics.

2.2 Analyse work area conditions to identify or recognise potential confined space hazards in the workplace.

2.3 Access and analyse information on existing risk control practices and use as appropriate.

2.4 Recognise type and scope of unresolved confined space hazards and their likely impact.

3. Identify, analyse and implement risk treatments for an identified confined space.

3.1 Identify and consider all possible risk treatment options.

3.2 Identify feasible options by preliminary analysis and consideration of possible options.

3.3 Analyse feasible risk treatment options and identify resource requirements.

3.4 Select most appropriate action for dealing with the risk.

3.5 Plan and prepare for risk control in detail and acquire or obtain required resources.

4. Complete records and reports.

4.1 Communicate information on risk control implementation to relevant people.

4.2 Complete records and reports for hazards and risk control actions from personal risk assessment as specified by legislative and site requirements.

4.3 Provide feedback and input to WHS practitioners on range of variables associated with confined space work to improve hazard and risk management.

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
Conduct a risk assessment of potential hazards in the cemetery or crematorium. 
Evaluate and determine consequence if a confined space is present. 
Consider and determine likelihood of hazard exposure. 
Identify and source criteria for acceptability or unacceptability of the risk. 
Evaluate risk against criteria to identify if it warrants ‘unacceptable risk’ status and action or refer to appropriate party as required. 
Clearly identify actual and potential confined spaces through review of the nature of the space and its characteristics. 
Analyse work area conditions to identify or recognise potential confined space hazards in the workplace. 
Access and analyse information on existing risk control practices and use as appropriate. 
Recognise type and scope of unresolved confined space hazards and their likely impact. 
Identify and consider all possible risk treatment options. 
Identify feasible options by preliminary analysis and consideration of possible options. 
Analyse feasible risk treatment options and identify resource requirements. 
Select most appropriate action for dealing with the risk. 
Plan and prepare for risk control in detail and acquire or obtain required resources. 
Communicate information on risk control implementation to relevant people. 
Complete records and reports for hazards and risk control actions from personal risk assessment as specified by legislative and site requirements. 
Provide feedback and input to WHS practitioners on range of variables associated with confined space work to improve hazard and risk management. 
Conduct a risk assessment of potential hazards in the cemetery or crematorium. 
Evaluate and determine consequence if a confined space is present. 
Consider and determine likelihood of hazard exposure. 
Identify and source criteria for acceptability or unacceptability of the risk. 
Evaluate risk against criteria to identify if it warrants ‘unacceptable risk’ status and action or refer to appropriate party as required. 
Clearly identify actual and potential confined spaces through review of the nature of the space and its characteristics. 
Analyse work area conditions to identify or recognise potential confined space hazards in the workplace. 
Access and analyse information on existing risk control practices and use as appropriate. 
Recognise type and scope of unresolved confined space hazards and their likely impact. 
Identify and consider all possible risk treatment options. 
Identify feasible options by preliminary analysis and consideration of possible options. 
Analyse feasible risk treatment options and identify resource requirements. 
Select most appropriate action for dealing with the risk. 
Plan and prepare for risk control in detail and acquire or obtain required resources. 
Communicate information on risk control implementation to relevant people. 
Complete records and reports for hazards and risk control actions from personal risk assessment as specified by legislative and site requirements. 
Provide feedback and input to WHS practitioners on range of variables associated with confined space work to improve hazard and risk management. 

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