SIFEMWK008 — Dress the deceased and apply cosmetics

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What an assessment for SIFEMWK008 must cover

31 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Conduct preparatory procedures for performing cosmetic body preparation.

1.1Prepare and use personal protective equipment.
1.2Identify and prepare mortuary area according to work requirements
1.3Select and prepare appropriate instruments and equipment.
1.4Move the deceased person to appropriate mortuary room and position.

2 Dress the deceased person.

2.1Identify dressing requirements according to family instructions and assemble required materials.
2.2Dress or shroud the deceased person according to requirements.

3 Prepare face, hair and nails.

3.1Select hairdressing implements and products as required.
3.2Brush and style hair to meet presentation requirements.
3.3Identify the need, extent and style of cosmetics required according to presentation instructions.
3.4Apply cosmetics as required using appropriate products or cosmetics supplied by the family.
3.5Apply nail polish as required.
3.6Evaluate cosmetic application, and adjust as required.

4 Clean instruments, equipment and mortuary area.

4.1Clean, disinfect or sterilise instruments and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
4.2Dispose of waste materials according to infection control requirements.
4.3Store instruments and equipment and report faults.
4.4Clean and disinfect mortuary area.

Performance evidence

identify dress and cosmetic requirements through examination and review of family’s instructions
prepare mortuary area and select and use the required instruments, equipment, cosmetics and hair products
dress, apply cosmetics and style hair using appropriate techniques to achieve identified presentation requirements
clean, disinfect and sterilise the mortuary area, instruments and equipment at conclusion of the body preparation.
Evidence of performance of dressing deceased and applying cosmetics on two or more occasions is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Knowledge evidence

mortuary instruments and equipment used for dressing the deceased and cosmetic application and their associated uses
requirements for preparing the mortuary area
cosmetic types and features
basic hairstyling techniques used for dressing the deceased of different gender, ages and cultural backgrounds
cosmetic application for effective shading, colouring and concealing of different gender, ages and cultural backgrounds
nail polish application techniques
workplace policies and procedures in relate to dressing deceased persons
correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substances
funeral services industry parameters and protocols for dealing with the deceased, including social cultural and religious requirements considerations
federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to work health and safety/occupational health and safety, infection control and handling human remains.

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What does an assessment tool for SIFEMWK008 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SIFEMWK008 needs to address all 31 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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