Unit of competency Outline
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Determine embalming requirements
Determine embalming requirements
Unit of competency
National Code
SIFEMWK013
SIFEMWK013
State Code
WG916
WG916
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/12/2013
Field of Education
110399 - Personal Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
09/12/2013
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to transfer a deceased person to a mortuary room and ascertain the body condition, classify the body and evaluate the effects and treatments for a range of body conditions and problems. It applies to embalming staff who work autonomously with a high level of responsibility and according to work health and safety, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the deceased person.
- 1.1 Confirm identity of deceased on name tag.
- 1.2 Check and confirm details are accurate against documentation.
2. Prepare mortuary areas and equipment.
- 2.1 Prepare and use personal protective equipment.
- 2.2 Prepare mortuary area and appropriate mortuary instruments and equipment.
3. Prepare for a pre-embalming case analysis.
- 3.1 Transfer the deceased person from mortuary refrigerator to mortuary room.
- 3.2 Confirm death using appropriate non-invasive observation techniques.
- 3.3 Advise team members of the extent of the procedure to be performed and associated precautions that may need to be taken.
- 3.4 Discuss emotional issues likely to be encountered with a particular case.
4. Analyse embalming requirements.
- 4.1 Identify physical and chemical changes of the body.
- 4.2 Inspect the body for a range of body conditions using appropriate instruments, apparatus and materials.
- 4.3 Identify and evaluate effects and treatments required for any identified body conditions.
- 4.4 Determine appropriate embalming techniques and required solution quantity, strength, pressures and rates of flow, taking into account identified body conditions and effects of different treatments.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7090 | SIFMWK013A | Determine embalming requirements | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J614 | SIF40213 | Certificate IV in Embalming | Qualification |