Unit of competency Outline
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Encoffin the deceased person
Encoffin the deceased person
Unit of competency
National Code
SIFMWK001A
SIFMWK001A
State Code
S7078
S7078
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2013
Field of Education
110399 - Personal Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
06/12/2013
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to encoffin a deceased person safely and appropriately according to OHS procedures and work requirements and to complete engraving requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to encoffin the deceased person.
- 1.1 Identify and prepare encoffining area and appropriate instruments and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
- 1.2 Prepare and use personal protective equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
- 1.3 Identify correct coffin or casket and check for serviceability and correct preparation.
- 1.4 Identify and assess considerations for encoffining the deceased person.
- 1.5 Check identity of the deceased person against nameplate and encoffining instructions.
2 Encoffin the deceased person.
- 2.1 Apply manual handling procedures to lift the deceased person into coffin or casket.
- 2.2 Arrange the deceased person in coffin or casket according to work instructions.
- 2.3 Undertake final check of presentation and arrangement of the deceased person and make adjustments as required.
- 2.4 Seal or close coffin or casket according to work instructions and customise with mementos, special handles or accessories as required.
- 2.5 Secure nameplate and trimming accessories and undertake final check for presentation and accuracy.
3 Perform engraving.
- 3.1 Identify engraving requirements according to workplace policies and procedures.
- 3.2 Select and prepare appropriate engraving tools and equipment according to job requirements, workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
- 3.3 Select item to be engraved and prepare engraving surface for setting out process.
- 3.4 Select appropriate fonts and lettering set out and transfer to engraving surface.
- 3.5 Engrave lettering and decorative ornamental work to set out design according to job requirements.
4 Clean up.
- 4.1 Clean engraving surface according to workplace policies and procedures.
- 4.2 Dispose of waste material according to workplace policies and procedures.
- 4.3 Clean and store tools and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures.
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.
tables
floors
walls.
personal protective equipment
embalming trolley
coffin or casket trolley
mechanical lifting device
lifting straps
coffin or casket
coffin or casket trim
staple gun
shroud
body covering
breast shroud
face covering
deceased's shoes and clothing
coffin or casket nameplate
specialised handles and accessories
body identification tag.
standard operating policies and procedures
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
OHS procedures
infection control procedures
emergency procedures, including fire and accident procedures
security procedures.
OHS
infection control
hazardous materials.
disposable gloves
heavy duty gloves
barrier gown or suit
waterproof overshoes
waterproof aprons
splash proof masks
hair cover.
general body condition
type of coffin or casket
clothing requirements
size and weight of the deceased person
age of the deceased person
age of viewers
place of viewing
full body or partial viewing
social, cultural and religious requirements, such as:
dress standards
gender of body preparation personnel
time required between death and burial or cremation
orientation of the deceased person.
single person lift
multiple person lift
assisted with mechanical lifting device
assisted with manual lifting device.
social, religious or cultural requirements
accessories
mementos.
nameplates
mementos
fonts
iconography
heraldry
client brief
drawings and specifications
engraving surface, such as:
brass
silver
gold.
personal protective equipment, including:
safety glasses
ear plugs or muffs
dust masks
respirators
gloves
leather apron
measuring tape
rule
drafting equipment
squares
manual engraving machine
computerised engraving machine
motorised engraving machine.
Transfer to
templates
direct drafting
stencils
tracings.
standard
decorative.
tables
floors
walls.
personal protective equipment
embalming trolley
coffin or casket trolley
mechanical lifting device
lifting straps
coffin or casket
coffin or casket trim
staple gun
shroud
body covering
breast shroud
face covering
deceased's shoes and clothing
coffin or casket nameplate
specialised handles and accessories
body identification tag.
standard operating policies and procedures
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
OHS procedures
infection control procedures
emergency procedures, including fire and accident procedures
security procedures.
OHS
infection control
hazardous materials.
disposable gloves
heavy duty gloves
barrier gown or suit
waterproof overshoes
waterproof aprons
splash proof masks
hair cover.
general body condition
type of coffin or casket
clothing requirements
size and weight of the deceased person
age of the deceased person
age of viewers
place of viewing
full body or partial viewing
social, cultural and religious requirements, such as:
dress standards
gender of body preparation personnel
time required between death and burial or cremation
orientation of the deceased person.
single person lift
multiple person lift
assisted with mechanical lifting device
assisted with manual lifting device.
social, religious or cultural requirements
accessories
mementos.
nameplates
mementos
fonts
iconography
heraldry
client brief
drawings and specifications
engraving surface, such as:
brass
silver
gold.
personal protective equipment, including:
safety glasses
ear plugs or muffs
dust masks
respirators
gloves
leather apron
measuring tape
rule
drafting equipment
squares
manual engraving machine
computerised engraving machine
motorised engraving machine.
Transfer to
templates
direct drafting
stencils
tracings.
standard
decorative.
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:
ability to correctly identify and encoffin a deceased person safely and appropriately according to OHS procedures and work instructions
observation of social, cultural or religious requirements
ability to accurately interpret and complete engraving requirements, including lettering and ornamentation
safe manual handling techniques
encoffin deceased persons 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 a facility where deceased persons can be encoffined, most commonly a mortuary
access to deceased bodies
access to coffins or caskets
access to appropriate encoffining equipment, including personal protective equipment
access to client brief for engraving
access to nameplates to be engraved
access to engraving tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment.
Method 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 identifying and applying all preparatory procedures, applying safe manual handling and infection control practices, and correctly encoffining the deceased person according to work instructions
observation of candidate selecting, preparing, engraving and presenting a range of funeral items
review of completed engraving work
written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative and workplace requirements
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:
SIFOHS002A Follow infection and contamination control procedures
SIFOHS003A Follow mortuary OHS procedures.
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
ability to correctly identify and encoffin a deceased person safely and appropriately according to OHS procedures and work instructions
observation of social, cultural or religious requirements
ability to accurately interpret and complete engraving requirements, including lettering and ornamentation
safe manual handling techniques
encoffin deceased persons 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 a facility where deceased persons can be encoffined, most commonly a mortuary
access to deceased bodies
access to coffins or caskets
access to appropriate encoffining equipment, including personal protective equipment
access to client brief for engraving
access to nameplates to be engraved
access to engraving tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment.
Method 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 identifying and applying all preparatory procedures, applying safe manual handling and infection control practices, and correctly encoffining the deceased person according to work instructions
observation of candidate selecting, preparing, engraving and presenting a range of funeral items
review of completed engraving work
written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative and workplace requirements
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:
SIFOHS002A Follow infection and contamination control procedures
SIFOHS003A Follow mortuary OHS procedures.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6990 | WFSMWK201A | Encoffin the deceased person | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG603 | SIFEMWK001 | Encoffin deceased persons | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D341 | SIF40208 | Certificate IV in Embalming | Qualification |