Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to oversee the installation of monuments by monumental stonemasons. It applies to cemetery and crematorium supervisory staff who ensure that 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.
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. Identify and confirm monument installation requirements. | 1.1 Liaise with appropriate personnel to confirm monument installation requirements. 1.2 Advise relevant staff of relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures for carrying out monument installation as required. 1.3 Issue permits for installation of monuments to stonemasons. |
2. Oversee installation of monuments. | 2.1 Monitor monument installations. 2.2 Liaise with monumental stonemasons using appropriate communication techniques. 2.3 Address problems that arise during and after monument installations and assist staff in their resolution as appropriate. 2.4 Recognise any potential or actual breaches of relevant legislation or workplace policies and procedures and take appropriate action. 2.5 Evaluate efficiency of operations for continuous improvement. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
determine and communicate work requirements to monumental stonemasons, including workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation
apply clear and accurate communication with colleagues
supervise the safe and efficient installation of monuments.
Evidence of performance of coordinating installations of five or more monuments is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.
Evidence of Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge of:
monument installation procedures
roles and responsibilities of stonemason and other personnel associated with monument installations
federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to work health and safety/occupational health and safety and monument installation
workplace policies and procedures regarding installation of monuments
monument installations requirements, including:
location of monument
timeframe of installation
installation procedures, including:
size and design of monument
selection of material used
engineering specifications
strategies for addressing potential or actual breaches including:
inappropriate staff behaviour
inefficient work performance
unsafe work practices.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must be demonstrated in a cemetery or crematorium workplace:
using suitable equipment and resources, including:
personal protective equipment
work permits
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