This unit applies to crematorium staff and involves working with relative autonomy under the direction of a manager or supervisor according to workplace policies and procedures.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to operate a cremator correctly and cremate coffins and caskets.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
Prerequisites
Nil
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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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.
Methods 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:
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.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills
safe operation of cremation equipment
communication skills, including clear and direct communication and active listening and questioning techniques to identify and confirm work requirements and report faults or defects
literacy and numeracy skills to identify and interpret work requirements, follow manufacturer instructions and complete cremation documentation, including labelling of cremated remains
organisational and self-management skills to complete required tasks according to client requirements and workplace policies and procedures.
Required knowledge
crematorium procedures
broad working knowledge of relevant federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to OHS, conduct of cremations and completion of required documentation
workplace policies and procedures regarding cremation
operating and maintenance requirements of relevant tools and equipment
professional funeral services industry parameters in dealing with the deceased and the bereaved.
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.
Work requirements may include:
time of cremation
location of cremation
transport requirements
client requirements
required staff.
Workplace policies and procedures may include:
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.
Personal protective equipment may include:
aprons
overalls
lab coat
Kevlar gloves
dust masks
face shields
leather sleeves.
Relevant legislation and regulations may include:
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.
Appropriate personnel may include:
manager
supervisor.
Relevant documentation may include:
standard operating procedures
schedule running sheets
placement details
order for cremation.
Corrective action may include:
extension of cremation cycle time
fault reporting.
Shutdown procedures may include:
shutdown to standby condition
full shutdown
emergency shutdown.
Operational maintenance procedures may include:
routine maintenance
major service and maintenance.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
Identify work requirements according to workplace policies and procedures.
Identify and use personal protective equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
Conduct pre-operational checks to identify defects or damage according to workplace policies and procedures.
Report defects or damage to appropriate personnel.
Start up cremator according to manufacturer guidelines, workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
Stabilise cremator according to manufacturer guidelines, and workplace policies and procedures.
Transfer coffin or casket onto trolley according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
Check relevant documentation for accuracy.
Remove, store or dispose of nameplate according to workplace policies and procedures.
Transfer coffin or casket from trolley and place correctly onto charger according to workplace policies and procedures.
Place coffin or casket into the cremation chamber according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
Select cremation cycle and run according to manufacturer instructions.
Maintain cremator at optimum operating condition according to workplace policies and procedures and manufacturer instructions.
Identify critical equipment and processes and monitor cremator performance.
Tune cremator according to manufacturer instructions or report faults to appropriate personnel.
Identify issues likely to impact on cremator performance and take corrective action according to workplace policies and procedures.
Inspect deceased person's remains at conclusion of cremation cycle and take corrective action.
Clean primary hearth after deceased person's remains are fully cremated according to workplace policies and procedures.
Place cremated remains in cooling tray.
Store cleaning equipment according to workplace policies and procedures.
Process, package, label and shelve cremated remains according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
Record and document shelving details according to workplace policies and procedures.
Identify and apply shutdown procedures according to manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.
Reset trips and alarm after shutdown.
Inspect cremator according to manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.
Follow operational maintenance procedures for cremator according to manufacturer guidelines and workplace policies and procedures.
Report and document maintenance work according to workplace policies and procedures.
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
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