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Evidence Guide: SIFTVM001A - Drive funeral vehicles

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SIFTVM001A - Drive funeral vehicles

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

Plan and prepare for journey.

  1. Liaise with appropriate staff to identify and confirm work requirements.
  2. Place courtesy equipment in vehicle as required.
  3. Identify destination on map or street directory.
  4. Identify most appropriate route and an alternative route according to workplace policies and procedures.
  5. Liaise with relevant authorities and confirm police assistance or escorts for funeral processions when required.
Liaise with appropriate staff to identify and confirm work requirements.

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Place courtesy equipment in vehicle as required.

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Identify destination on map or street directory.

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Identify most appropriate route and an alternative route according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Liaise with relevant authorities and confirm police assistance or escorts for funeral processions when required.

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Drive funeral vehicles.

  1. Drive funeral vehicle according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
  2. Refer to map or street directory where required and follow planned route.
  3. Determine and follow funeral cortege positioning, move-off sequence and signalling according to workplace policies and procedures.
  4. Anticipate and avoid road and traffic hazards using defensive driving tactics.
  5. Park and secure funeral vehicle at destination according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
Drive funeral vehicle according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

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Refer to map or street directory where required and follow planned route.

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Determine and follow funeral cortege positioning, move-off sequence and signalling according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Anticipate and avoid road and traffic hazards using defensive driving tactics.

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Park and secure funeral vehicle at destination according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.

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Use electronic equipment.

  1. Check equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and workplace policies and procedures.
  2. Identify and confirm backup communication strategies and liaise with relevant personnel regarding operating and coordination procedures.
  3. Use electronic equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
  4. Transmit and receive messages according to workplace policies and procedures.
  5. Implement backup communication strategies according to workplace policies and procedures.
Check equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and workplace policies and procedures.

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Identify and confirm backup communication strategies and liaise with relevant personnel regarding operating and coordination procedures.

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Use electronic equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

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Transmit and receive messages according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Implement backup communication strategies according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Interact with mourners.

  1. Communicate with mourners according to workplace policies and procedures.
  2. Open and close vehicle doors according to workplace policies and procedures.
  3. Adjust vehicle climate according to client requirements.
  4. Provide courtesy equipment according to client requirements.
Communicate with mourners according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Open and close vehicle doors according to workplace policies and procedures.

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Adjust vehicle climate according to client requirements.

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Provide courtesy equipment according to client requirements.

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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:

the planning of the journey and selection of the most appropriate route to destination

ability to drive safely, respectfully and fluently in cortege conditions at correct speed and following designated signalling procedures

knowledge of road laws and regulations to enable the safe and legally compliant operation of funeral vehicles

driving funeral vehicles 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 an environment where funeral vehicles are operated in general road and funeral cortege conditions

access to relevant documentation, such as street maps or directories

access to electronic communication equipment

access to a funeral vehicle.

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 planning and preparing for journey, driving the vehicle while monitoring traffic and road conditions, and using electronic equipment

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of relevant workplace policies and procedures with regard to planning and preparing the journey, and driving funeral vehicles while observing relevant legislation

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:

SIFFNL002A Assist with the conduct of a funeral

SIFTVM002A Inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment.

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

defensive driving techniques

communication skills, including clear and direct communication, using language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences and using and interpreting non-verbal signals to interact with mourners, liaise with appropriate personnel, transmit and receive messages, and display empathy and tact in relation to performing required tasks

literacy and numeracy skills to follow maps and manufacturer instructions, interpret signalling codes and complete required documentation

problem-solving skills to identify most appropriate route and assess potential hazards and road conditions

planning and organisational skills to identify and confirm work requirements

technological skills to operate electronic communication equipment.

Required knowledge

road laws and regulations to enable the safe and legally compliant operation of funeral vehicles

vehicle handling procedures

vehicle controls and indicators

workplace policies and procedures regarding the use of vehicles

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

first aid

telecommunication codes and conventions.

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:

type of funeral vehicle, such as:

mourning coaches

limousines

hearses

horse drawn vehicles

escort motorcycles

time of funeral

location of funeral

equipment, such as:

first aid kit

mobile phone

electronic communication equipment

street directory

religious ornaments

courtesy equipment.

Courtesy equipment may include:

umbrellas

rain jackets

sun shade

tissues.

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

route selection, including consideration of:

efficiency

safety

hazards

potential road conditions

traffic flow

use of vehicle, including:

safety

speed

minimisation of hindrance and impact on traffic

use of electronic communication equipment

language

implementation of backup communication strategies.

Relevant authorities may include:

private security personnel

police

security consultants.

Funeral processions may include:

state funerals

celebrity funerals.

Relevant legislation and regulations may include:

traffic regulations

licensing requirements for driving

OHS

restricted access areas.

Traffic hazards may include:

vehicular and pedestrian traffic

persons with felonious intent

uneven ground, steps and road surfaces

inclement weather conditions.

Electronic equipment may include:

CB radio

mobile phone

two-way radio

global positioning system.