List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify mortuary requirements. | 1.1 Determine expected work requirements of mortuary including the calculation of anticipated volume of work, number of staff and workflow. 1.2 Assess physical characteristics of the space in relation to its capacity to meet operational mortuary requirements. 1.3 Evaluate safety and environmental issues that may impact on the organisation of space. 1.4 Establish available budget and any constraints to mortuary design. |
2. Prepare design brief. | 2.1 Seek advice from specialist personnel to determine cost and timeframe projections for required materials and labour. 2.2 Develop design specifications according to organisational requirements and operational mortuary requirements. 2.3 Analyse relevant data to develop design brief according to operational mortuary requirements, budgetary limitations and legislative requirements. 2.4 Review design brief to check for compliance with all requirements and develop solutions to address any inconsistencies. |
3. Provide advice and recommendations | 3.1 Consult relevant staff to gain feedback on design brief and to ensure all organisational requirements have been met. 3.2 Provide recommendations on use of mortuary facilities and design services to meet identified needs. 3.3 Prepare final design brief in accessible format according to organisational requirements. 3.4 Present final design brief within designated timelines and provide supporting documentation. |
Evidence of the ability to:
source and analyse relevant information required to design a specific mortuary, including information for developing environmentally effective solutions
prepare and present a mortuary design in an accessible format according to organisational requirements
negotiate solutions to address inconsistencies between design brief and organisational and legislative requirements.
Evidence of performance preparing one or more design briefs for a mortuary is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.
Demonstrated knowledge of:
federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to mortuary operations, work health and safety/occupational health and safety, infection control and handling human remains
design elements and principles for space use
building control legislation, codes and relevant Australian standards, and local planning requirements
building construction practices
constraints that may impact on a design, including:
local, state or federal legislative requirements
building codes
space restrictions
cash flow restrictions
overall cost ceiling
time constraints
identification of formal and informal barriers
range of specialists and technical experts to advise on building design
environmental impact of a building over its life cycle, from construction to demolition:
efficient use of energy
efficient use of resources required for construction and maintenance
elimination or minimisation of hazardous and toxic materials
minimisation of water use
reduced use of non-renewable resources
re-use and recycling of materials
use of solar or other alternative forms of energy
waste reduction
products and services that support improved sustainability
components of design specifications and brief including floor plan, anticipated cost, timelines, resources and contingency plans.
Skills must be demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that is as industry realistic as possible. In a simulated environment, it is essential that assessment is conducted:
using suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
comprehensive and sufficient information about a new or existing mortuary facility and its operational and work requirements to allow the individual to design a mortuary
computer and software
organisational budget
under industry operating conditions where there is:
integration of tasks with possible interruptions to work typical of the job role
interaction with specialist personnel as required
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.