Skill set Outline
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Safe Exhumation of Burial Sites
Safe Exhumation of Burial Sites
Skill set
National Code
SIFSS00005
SIFSS00005
State Code
AB666
AB666
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
21/06/2013
Current Release Date
21/06/2013
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
60
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 21/06/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
Not applicable.
Pathway Information
These units provide a credit towards the SIF30213 Certificate III in Gravedigging, Grounds and Maintenance.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set provides the skills and knowledge required by those working in the funeral services industry to safely exhume burial sites. It targets those existing cemetery and crematoria workers and funeral directors who require specialist technical skills in safe exhumation of burial sites to allow them to operate as multi-skilled personnel.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the SIF Funeral Services Training Package meet skills required to undertake safe exhumation of burial sites.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG575 | SIFCBCR010 | Exhume burial sites | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG601 | SIFCWHS001 | Identify hazards and assess risks in a cemetery or crematorium | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WG602 | SIFCWHS002 | Work in confined spaces | 10 | Unit of competency |
