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

SIFMWK007A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Set facial features

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIFMWK007A - Set facial features
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to disinfect and close body cavities using correct techniques and following OHS and infection control practices.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to funeral home staff members who may or may not be embalmers and involves working autonomously with a reasonable level of responsibility.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field Mortuary Work and Embalming
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 preparatory procedures for setting facial features.
  • Identify and prepare mortuary area and appropriate instruments and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, relevant legislation and infection control practices.
  • Prepare and use personal protective equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
  • Identify and respect social, cultural and religious requirements.
       
Element: Disinfect and close eyes.
  • Cleanse, disinfect, dry and relieve inner and outer canthus of eyes of rigor mortis using swabs.
  • Collect and dispose of soiled cotton in biowaste container.
  • Apply massage cream to eye caps or cotton and place onto eyeball.
  • Close upper eyelid 2/3 down and lower eyelid 1/3 up and apply suturing techniques as required.
  • Check correct balance with an aneurysm needle across the bridge of nose.
       
Element: Disinfect and close mouth.
  • Remove any dental prostheses and clean with a brush and disinfectant soap.
  • Thoroughly disinfect complete oral cavity, including teeth, gums and tongue and cleanse with cotton soaked in appropriate disinfectant.
  • Dry oral cavity and pack posterior region with cotton.
  • Select and apply appropriate mouth closure method.
  • Use mouth former or cotton to replace missing teeth as required.
  • Pad buccal cavities with cotton or other appropriate material to fill out natural contours.
  • Model mouth and lips into a pleasing, natural position.
       
Element: Clean up tools, equipment and mortuary area.
  • Clean, disinfect or sterilise instruments and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
  • Dispose of waste materials according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
  • Store instruments and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures and report faults.
  • Clean and disinfect mortuary area according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

ability to disinfect and close facial body cavities using correct techniques and following OHS and infection control practices

ability to prepare mortuary area and select and use the required instruments and equipment

the cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising of the mortuary area, instruments and equipment at conclusion of the treatment

knowledge of infection control practices

setting facial features on multiple occasions to ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

demonstration of skills in a mortuary facility where deceased bodies may be safely prepared and appropriate mortuary lighting, plumbing and ventilation requirements can be monitored and maintained

access to deceased bodies

access to cleansing and disinfecting products

access to mortuary instruments and equipment

access to personal protective equipment.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of candidate preparing mortuary area, instruments and equipment and applying facial setting procedures and cleansing and disinfecting procedures

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of infection control practices and properties of disinfectant products

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SIFMWK008A Restore minor body damage.

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.


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.

Required skills

planning and organisational skills to identify and prepare required instruments and equipment

technology skills to identify and apply appropriate equipment use

self-management and problem-solving skills to monitor own response to dealing with deceased bodies and take corrective action.

Required knowledge

infection control practices and procedures

workplace policies and procedures for cleansing, disinfecting and setting facial features

sterilisation procedures for instruments and equipment

properties and uses of germicidal sprays and disinfectants

range of social, cultural and religious requirements

funeral services industry parameters and protocols for dealing with the deceased

broad working knowledge of relevant federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to OHS, infection control and handling human remains.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Instruments and equipment may include:

personal protective equipment

positioning devices

sterilisation equipment

sterilisation chemicals and solutions

dressing table

disinfectant hand solution, paper towels and soap

body grooming equipment

pedestal lamps

linen

first aid kit

packs of padding

cotton packer

plastic sheeting for wrapping bodies

waterproof tape

capsules for transporting babies

aneurysm needle

scissors

mouth former

forceps

nasal tube aspirator.

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

standard operating policies and procedures

standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

OHS procedures, including:

infection control procedures

manual handling procedures

material handling procedures, including hazardous or infectious materials

emergency procedures, including fire and accident procedures

security procedures.

Relevant legislation and regulations may include:

OHS

Anatomy Act

Human Tissue Act

Skin Penetration Act

Coroner's Act

Public Health Act

Environment Protection Act

local government regulations

funeral services industry code of practice

Worksafe Australia certification and standards.

Infection control practices may include:

checking for infectious and transmittable disease

using personal protective equipment

sterilising apparatus and instruments

providing sterile storage areas for instruments

using disinfectants

safe removal and disposal of soiled and contaminated garments

safe ventilation

avoiding invasive procedures on bodies

immunisation

periodic X-rays

seeking medical advice

recording injury and incidence

reporting injury and incidence

providing first aid kit

performing first aid as necessary

labelling clothing.

Personal protective equipment may include:

disposable gloves

heavy duty gloves

barrier gown or suit

waterproof overshoes

waterproof aprons

splash proof masks

eye goggles

face visor

hair cover.

Social, cultural and religious requirements may include:

dress standards

gender of embalming personnel

time required between death and burial or cremation

orientation of the deceased person

restrictions on methods of embalming permissible.

Suturing techniques may include:

individual

baseball stitch

single intradermal

double intradermal

inversion

interlocking

continuous

'N'

purse string.

Mouth closure method may include:

nasomandibular

musculature.

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 and prepare mortuary area and appropriate instruments and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, relevant legislation and infection control practices. 
Prepare and use personal protective equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. 
Identify and respect social, cultural and religious requirements. 
Cleanse, disinfect, dry and relieve inner and outer canthus of eyes of rigor mortis using swabs. 
Collect and dispose of soiled cotton in biowaste container. 
Apply massage cream to eye caps or cotton and place onto eyeball. 
Close upper eyelid 2/3 down and lower eyelid 1/3 up and apply suturing techniques as required. 
Check correct balance with an aneurysm needle across the bridge of nose. 
Remove any dental prostheses and clean with a brush and disinfectant soap. 
Thoroughly disinfect complete oral cavity, including teeth, gums and tongue and cleanse with cotton soaked in appropriate disinfectant. 
Dry oral cavity and pack posterior region with cotton. 
Select and apply appropriate mouth closure method. 
Use mouth former or cotton to replace missing teeth as required. 
Pad buccal cavities with cotton or other appropriate material to fill out natural contours. 
Model mouth and lips into a pleasing, natural position. 
Clean, disinfect or sterilise instruments and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. 
Dispose of waste materials according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. 
Store instruments and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures and report faults. 
Clean and disinfect mortuary area according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SIFMWK007A - Set facial features
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