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

SIFFFNL006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Arrange intrastate and interstate repatriations

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIFFFNL006 - Arrange intrastate and interstate repatriations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess, confirm, arrange and oversee the body preparation and transport arrangements required to transfer embalmed, un-embalmed and cremated human remains intrastate or interstate. It applies to funeral home staff whose responsibilities include the transportation of the deceased and involves working autonomously with a high level of responsibility and coordinating and supervising the work of others. It involves ensuring that all 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:

computers, communication technology and software programs to coordinate repatriations

documentation, including transport documentation and schedules

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 family and transport carriers

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Funeral 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: Arrange preparation of deceased persons.
  • Identify correct human remains to be transported and ensure corroboration against body labels or mortuary records according to industry guidelines.
  • Acquire and confirm required documentation of death according to carrier requirements.
  • Liaise with family of deceased to explain and confirm transfer procedures and requirements.
  • Liaise with funeral directing staff at repatriation location to confirm transfer procedures and requirements.
  • Arrange full or partial embalming of non-cremated remains as required.
  • Determine and arrange preparation requirements of human remains for transport according to relevant legislation, regulations and industry guidelines.
       
Element: Make transport arrangements.
  • Identify and document transfer location and consignee and transit director details.
  • Identify and liaise with appropriate carrier company to make transfer arrangements.
  • Notify consignee and transit director of transfer arrangements.
  • Organise and complete required documentation.
  • Arrange for required documentation to be forwarded to relevant agencies.
  • Arrange for transfer of shipping container to the carrier at correct time.
  • Review arrangements and documentation prior to departure.
       
Element: Arrange preparation of deceased persons.
  • Identify correct human remains to be transported and ensure corroboration against body labels or mortuary records according to industry guidelines.
  • Acquire and confirm required documentation of death according to carrier requirements.
  • Liaise with family of deceased to explain and confirm transfer procedures and requirements.
  • Liaise with funeral directing staff at repatriation location to confirm transfer procedures and requirements.
  • Arrange full or partial embalming of non-cremated remains as required.
  • Determine and arrange preparation requirements of human remains for transport according to relevant legislation, regulations and industry guidelines.
       
Element: Make transport arrangements.
  • Identify and document transfer location and consignee and transit director details.
  • Identify and liaise with appropriate carrier company to make transfer arrangements.
  • Notify consignee and transit director of transfer arrangements.
  • Organise and complete required documentation.
  • Arrange for required documentation to be forwarded to relevant agencies.
  • Arrange for transfer of shipping container to the carrier at correct time.
  • Review arrangements and documentation prior to departure.
       


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. Arrange preparation of deceased persons.

1.1 Identify correct human remains to be transported and ensure corroboration against body labels or mortuary records according to industry guidelines.

1.2 Acquire and confirm required documentation of death according to carrier requirements.

1.3 Liaise with family of deceased to explain and confirm transfer procedures and requirements.

1.4 Liaise with funeral directing staff at repatriation location to confirm transfer procedures and requirements.

1.5 Arrange full or partial embalming of non-cremated remains as required.

1.6 Determine and arrange preparation requirements of human remains for transport according to relevant legislation, regulations and industry guidelines.

2. Make transport arrangements.

2.1 Identify and document transfer location and consignee and transit director details.

2.2 Identify and liaise with appropriate carrier company to make transfer arrangements.

2.3 Notify consignee and transit director of transfer arrangements.

2.4 Organise and complete required documentation.

2.5 Arrange for required documentation to be forwarded to relevant agencies.

2.6 Arrange for transfer of shipping container to the carrier at correct time.

2.7 Review arrangements and documentation prior to departure.

Evidence of the ability to:

assess, confirm and coordinate the body preparations and transport of human remains and accurately complete and process relevant documentation

communicate with family, funeral personnel and carriers to ensure that repatriation of human remains is conducted safely, efficiently and sensitively.

Evidence of performance 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 intrastate or interstate transportation of human remains

industry guidelines for body preparation, sealing of human remains and shipping containers

carrier options and requirements for air, rail, motor vehicle and ship, including:

separate consignment

packaging requirements for cremated remains

packaging requirements for embalmed and non-embalmed remains

signed declarations

quarantine declarations

refrigeration requirements

timeframes for receipt of remains

body preparation requirements, including:

urn and outer packaging for cremated remains

packaging materials and methods for embalmed and non-embalmed remains

transfer shells

labelling

documentation requirement for transport, including:

statutory declaration in line with carrier requirements

quarantine declaration

embalming certificate

mortuary occupancy register

dangerous goods declaration

transfer instructions

local health authority declarations

medical report identifying cause of death

receipts for jewellery and other valuables

list of personal property of the deceased person

workplace policies and procedures and industry guidelines in relation to arranging transportation of the decreased within Australia

funeral services industry protocols for dealing with the deceased and the bereaved.


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

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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. Arrange preparation of deceased persons.

1.1 Identify correct human remains to be transported and ensure corroboration against body labels or mortuary records according to industry guidelines.

1.2 Acquire and confirm required documentation of death according to carrier requirements.

1.3 Liaise with family of deceased to explain and confirm transfer procedures and requirements.

1.4 Liaise with funeral directing staff at repatriation location to confirm transfer procedures and requirements.

1.5 Arrange full or partial embalming of non-cremated remains as required.

1.6 Determine and arrange preparation requirements of human remains for transport according to relevant legislation, regulations and industry guidelines.

2. Make transport arrangements.

2.1 Identify and document transfer location and consignee and transit director details.

2.2 Identify and liaise with appropriate carrier company to make transfer arrangements.

2.3 Notify consignee and transit director of transfer arrangements.

2.4 Organise and complete required documentation.

2.5 Arrange for required documentation to be forwarded to relevant agencies.

2.6 Arrange for transfer of shipping container to the carrier at correct time.

2.7 Review arrangements and documentation prior to departure.

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 correct human remains to be transported and ensure corroboration against body labels or mortuary records according to industry guidelines. 
Acquire and confirm required documentation of death according to carrier requirements. 
Liaise with family of deceased to explain and confirm transfer procedures and requirements. 
Liaise with funeral directing staff at repatriation location to confirm transfer procedures and requirements. 
Arrange full or partial embalming of non-cremated remains as required. 
Determine and arrange preparation requirements of human remains for transport according to relevant legislation, regulations and industry guidelines. 
Identify and document transfer location and consignee and transit director details. 
Identify and liaise with appropriate carrier company to make transfer arrangements. 
Notify consignee and transit director of transfer arrangements. 
Organise and complete required documentation. 
Arrange for required documentation to be forwarded to relevant agencies. 
Arrange for transfer of shipping container to the carrier at correct time. 
Review arrangements and documentation prior to departure. 
Identify correct human remains to be transported and ensure corroboration against body labels or mortuary records according to industry guidelines. 
Acquire and confirm required documentation of death according to carrier requirements. 
Liaise with family of deceased to explain and confirm transfer procedures and requirements. 
Liaise with funeral directing staff at repatriation location to confirm transfer procedures and requirements. 
Arrange full or partial embalming of non-cremated remains as required. 
Determine and arrange preparation requirements of human remains for transport according to relevant legislation, regulations and industry guidelines. 
Identify and document transfer location and consignee and transit director details. 
Identify and liaise with appropriate carrier company to make transfer arrangements. 
Notify consignee and transit director of transfer arrangements. 
Organise and complete required documentation. 
Arrange for required documentation to be forwarded to relevant agencies. 
Arrange for transfer of shipping container to the carrier at correct time. 
Review arrangements and documentation prior to departure. 

Forms

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