Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Gravedigging, Grounds and Maintenance
Certificate III in Gravedigging, Grounds and Maintenance
SIF30213
J576
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 13/08/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 04/04/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 18/03/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 09/07/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 21/06/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of skilled operations in cemeteries. These operations include preparing, digging and backfilling graves and carrying out grounds and garden care, general maintenance activities and limited construction works.
These individuals work relatively autonomously, participate in teams and may coordinate and supervise others. They require discretion and judgement in the selection of equipment, work requirements and contingency measures. Knowledge and application of funeral services industry protocols is required when dealing with the bereaved.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eighteen (18) units must be completed:- Six (6) core units
- Twelve (12) elective units consisting of:
- a minimum of six (6) elective units must be selected from the elective units
- a maximum of six (6) elective units, first packaged at AQF level 2, 3 or 4, may be selected from elsewhere in SIF Funeral Services Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course. Refer to the AQF packaging of Funeral Services units in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
1. Core
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG633 | SIFXIND003 | Deal with grief responses | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG646 | SIFXWHS001 | Follow work health and safety procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG601 | SIFCWHS001 | Identify hazards and assess risks in a cemetery or crematorium | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WG626 | SIFXCSS001 | Provide service to clients | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG632 | SIFXIND002 | Work effectively in the funeral services industry | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WG602 | SIFCWHS002 | Work in confined spaces | 10 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Twelve (12) units to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D338 | SIF30208 | Certificate III in Gravedigging, Grounds and Maintenance | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. Details were entered on to STARS on 14/08/2013.
Entry Requirements
N/A
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