Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to locate burial sites, arrange their preparation, conduct final inspection prior to burial, and arrange and carry out reinstatement requirements. It applies to cemetery staff responsible for coordinating burial sites 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Coordinate burial site preparation. | 1.1 Locate burial sites according to documentation using neighbouring sites and locators. 1.2 Report inconsistencies in documentation to manager. 1.3 Schedule preparation of burial site for an appropriate time. 1.4 Liaise with grounds staff to carry out burial site preparation. |
2. Conduct final inspection of burial site. | 2.1 Inspect burial site and general area to ensure safety and appropriate presentation. 2.2 Check burial site in relation to the safe deployment of lowering or lifting devices and other equipment. 2.3 Report problems to appropriate personnel. |
3. Coordinate burial site reinstatement and marking. | 3.1 Arrange for the removal and storage of lowering or lifting devices and equipment after burial. 3.2 Plan for burial location to be filled or sealed. 3.3 Place burial marker on filled or sealed burial site. 3.4 Establish presentation of burial site and take corrective action. 3.5 Test safety of burial site according to relevant legislation. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
locate and arrange preparation for burial sites with grounds staff
conduct the final inspection of burial sites prior to burials for equipment and safety requirements
arrange for the safe deployment, removal and storage required equipment
coordinate reinstatement of burial sites and ensure that the site is marked and well presented on conclusion of the work.
Evidence of performance of coordinating preparations and reinstatement of burial sites on two or more occasions is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.
Evidence of Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge of:
burial sites and burial procedures
documentation in relation to burial site preparation and reinstatement, including:
standard operating procedure guidelines
burial documentation
work orders
council permits
schedule running sheets
site identification details
cemetery map or plan
safe use of equipment for burial site preparation and reinstatement
social, religious and cultural differences and traditions in relation to burial site preparation and reinstatement
federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to work health and safety/occupational health and safety and the conduct of burials
environmental impacts in relation to coordinating burial site preparation and reinstatement and minimal impact practices to reduce these
environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and to particular for hazardous substances
workplace policies and procedures regarding burial site preparation and reinstatement
operating and maintenance requirements of lowering or lifting devices and other equipment.
Assessment Conditions
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 range of burial sites within a cemetery or other burial environment
lowering or lifting equipment, burial markers and personal protective equipment
documentation, including work orders and site identification details
under industry operating 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.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Sectors
Cemetery and Crematoria
Competency Field
Cemetery and Crematoria Administration and Coordination