Safe Gravedigging Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
15/09/2026 1:36 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
SIFSS00001

State Code
AB787

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Approved Date

—

Nominal Hours

190

Duration

1 Semester

Description

Not applicable.

Pathway Information

Pathway These units provide credit towards a SIF30208 Certificate III in Gravedigging, Grounds and Maintenance. These competencies are drawn from the Certificate III in Gravedigging, Grounds and Maintenance, allowing those who achieve the Safe Gravedigging Skills Set to more readily complete a Certificate III qualification.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Target Group

Target Group Those working in a cemetery preparing, digging and backfilling graves. This Skills Set targets those existing cemetery workers who currently fulfil a generalist grounds maintenance and labouring role, many of whom may have completed a Certificate II qualification in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) and require specialist technical skills in safe gravedigging to allow them to operate as multi-skilled cemetery personnel.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

Suggested form of words for Statement of Attainment | These competencies from SIF08 Funeral Services Training Package meet industry requirements for ground maintenance personnel involved in grave digging.

General notes

Schedule

No information

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AC406	SIFSS00004	Safe Gravedigging	Skill set