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Evidence Guide: SIFBCR011A - Cremate coffins and caskets

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SIFBCR011A - Cremate coffins and caskets

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare to cremate

  1. Identify work requirements according to workplace policies and procedures.
  2. Identify and use personal protective equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
  3. Conduct pre-operational checks to identify defects or damage according to workplace policies and procedures.
  4. Report defects or damage to appropriate personnel.
  5. Start up cremator according to manufacturer guidelines, workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
  6. Stabilise cremator according to manufacturer guidelines, and workplace policies and procedures.
Identify work requirements according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Identify and use personal protective equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

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Conduct pre-operational checks to identify defects or damage according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Report defects or damage to appropriate personnel.

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Start up cremator according to manufacturer guidelines, workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

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Stabilise cremator according to manufacturer guidelines, and workplace policies and procedures.

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Cremate coffins and caskets.

  1. Transfer coffin or casket onto trolley according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
  2. Check relevant documentation for accuracy.
  3. Remove, store or dispose of nameplate according to workplace policies and procedures.
  4. Transfer coffin or casket from trolley and place correctly onto charger according to workplace policies and procedures.
  5. Place coffin or casket into the cremation chamber according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
  6. Select cremation cycle and run according to manufacturer instructions.
Transfer coffin or casket onto trolley according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

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Check relevant documentation for accuracy.

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Remove, store or dispose of nameplate according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Transfer coffin or casket from trolley and place correctly onto charger according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Place coffin or casket into the cremation chamber according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

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Select cremation cycle and run according to manufacturer instructions.

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Monitor cremator.

  1. Maintain cremator at optimum operating condition according to workplace policies and procedures and manufacturer instructions.
  2. Identify critical equipment and processes and monitor cremator performance.
  3. Tune cremator according to manufacturer instructions or report faults to appropriate personnel.
  4. Identify issues likely to impact on cremator performance and take corrective action according to workplace policies and procedures.
Maintain cremator at optimum operating condition according to workplace policies and procedures and manufacturer instructions.

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Identify critical equipment and processes and monitor cremator performance.

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Tune cremator according to manufacturer instructions or report faults to appropriate personnel.

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Identify issues likely to impact on cremator performance and take corrective action according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Complete cremations.

  1. Inspect deceased person's remains at conclusion of cremation cycle and take corrective action.
  2. Clean primary hearth after deceased person's remains are fully cremated according to workplace policies and procedures.
  3. Place cremated remains in cooling tray.
  4. Store cleaning equipment according to workplace policies and procedures.
  5. Process, package, label and shelve cremated remains according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
  6. Record and document shelving details according to workplace policies and procedures.
Inspect deceased person's remains at conclusion of cremation cycle and take corrective action.

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Clean primary hearth after deceased person's remains are fully cremated according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Place cremated remains in cooling tray.

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Store cleaning equipment according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Process, package, label and shelve cremated remains according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.

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Record and document shelving details according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Shut down cremator.

  1. Identify and apply shutdown procedures according to manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.
  2. Reset trips and alarm after shutdown.
Identify and apply shutdown procedures according to manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.

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Reset trips and alarm after shutdown.

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Maintain cremator.

  1. Inspect cremator according to manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.
  2. Follow operational maintenance procedures for cremator according to manufacturer guidelines and workplace policies and procedures.
  3. Report and document maintenance work according to workplace policies and procedures.
Inspect cremator according to manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.

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Follow operational maintenance procedures for cremator according to manufacturer guidelines and workplace policies and procedures.

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Report and document maintenance work according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 start up, stabilise, operate, monitor and shut down cremator correctly according to manufacturer instructions, workplace policies and procedures

correct interpretation, processing and completion of documentation to ensure accurate records are maintained for processing and storage of remains

accurate and sensitive processing of cremated remains according to regulatory requirements and workplace policies and procedures

use of safe manual handling techniques

cremating coffins and caskets 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 within a facility where human remains are cremated

access to human remains requiring cremation

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 cremating human remains, completing cremations, shutting down cremators and maintaining cremators

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of relevant workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation with regard to performing cremations

review of workplace documents completed by candidate

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:

SIFBCR015A Memorialise cremated remains.

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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

safe operation of cremation equipment

communication skills, including clear and direct communication and active listening and questioning techniques to identify and confirm work requirements and report faults or defects

literacy and numeracy skills to identify and interpret work requirements, follow manufacturer instructions and complete cremation documentation, including labelling of cremated remains

organisational and self-management skills to complete required tasks according to client requirements and workplace policies and procedures.

Required knowledge

crematorium procedures

broad working knowledge of relevant federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to OHS, conduct of cremations and completion of required documentation

workplace policies and procedures regarding cremation

operating and maintenance requirements of relevant tools and equipment

professional funeral services industry parameters in dealing with the deceased and the bereaved.

Range Statement

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.

Work requirements may include:

time of cremation

location of cremation

transport requirements

client requirements

required staff.

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

standard operating policies and procedures

standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

OHS procedures

emergency procedures, including fire and accident procedures

security procedures

procedures for handling contaminated or not completely cremated remains

shutdown procedures

maintenance procedures.

Personal protective equipment may include:

aprons

overalls

lab coat

Kevlar gloves

dust masks

face shields

leather sleeves.

Relevant legislation and regulations may include:

OHS

workers' compensation legislation and regulations

cemetery Acts and by-laws

Crematorium Acts

Lands Act

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration

Coroner's Act

Public Health Act

Environment Protection Act

Worksafe Australia certification and standards.

Appropriate personnel may include:

manager

supervisor.

Relevant documentation may include:

standard operating procedures

schedule running sheets

placement details

order for cremation.

Corrective action may include:

extension of cremation cycle time

fault reporting.

Shutdown procedures may include:

shutdown to standby condition

full shutdown

emergency shutdown.

Operational maintenance procedures may include:

routine maintenance

major service and maintenance.