Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

time of cremation
location of cremation
transport requirements
client requirements
required staff.

standard operating policies and procedures
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
OHS procedures
emergency procedures, including fire and accident procedures
security procedures
procedures for handling contaminated or not completely cremated remains
shutdown procedures
maintenance procedures.

aprons
overalls
lab coat
Kevlar gloves
dust masks
face shields
leather sleeves.

OHS
workers' compensation legislation and regulations
cemetery Acts and by-laws
Crematorium Acts
Lands Act
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration
Coroner's Act
Public Health Act
Environment Protection Act
Worksafe Australia certification and standards.

manager
supervisor.

standard operating procedures
schedule running sheets
placement details
order for cremation.

extension of cremation cycle time
fault reporting.

shutdown to standby condition
full shutdown
emergency shutdown.

routine maintenance
major service and maintenance.

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 start up, stabilise, operate, monitor and shut down cremator correctly according to manufacturer instructions, workplace policies and procedures
correct interpretation, processing and completion of documentation to ensure accurate records are maintained for processing and storage of remains
accurate and sensitive processing of cremated remains according to regulatory requirements and workplace policies and procedures
use of safe manual handling techniques
cremating coffins and caskets 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 within a facility where human remains are cremated
access to human remains requiring cremation
access to 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 cremating human remains, completing cremations, shutting down cremators and maintaining cremators
written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of relevant workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation with regard to performing cremations
review of workplace documents completed by candidate
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:

SIFBCR015A Memorialise cremated remains.
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.