SIFFFNL005Arrange funerals

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What an assessment for SIFFFNL005 must cover

26 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 8 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 Identify funeral needs.

  • 1.1Consult client to determine funeral service location and identify special requirements.
  • 1.2Explain range and cost of funeral arrangements to client.
  • 1.3Offer option of viewing the deceased and explain relevant guidelines.
  • 1.4Confirm funeral arrangements with client.

2 Carry out funeral arrangements.

  • 2.1Collaborate with relevant funeral personnel to negotiate funeral and burial or cremation scheduling arrangements.
  • 2.2Liaise with appropriate contractors and agencies to determine their needs and requirements.
  • 2.3Consult with client to finalise and confirm funeral arrangements.
  • 2.4Identify and organise required resources.
  • 2.5Brief associated staff members on funeral arrangements and their roles and responsibilities.

3 Review and finalise funeral arrangements.

  • 3.1Prepare and complete documentation in consultation with client and obtain client’s endorsement.
  • 3.2Receive and review completed funeral documentation.
  • 3.3Confirm costs and payment arrangements.
  • 3.4Maintain contact with family to ensure changes to arrangements are identified and addressed.

Performance evidence

  • identify, organise and schedule funeral arrangements that meet client needs accurately
  • liaise with funeral and external personnel to identify and organise required aspects of funeral
  • deal with contingencies in organising and scheduling burials or cremations
  • communicate with the bereaved according to funeral services industry parameters and protocols.
  • Evidence of performance of arranging funerals of diverse client needs on five or more occasions is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Knowledge evidence

  • special funeral considerations and requirements, including but not restricted to: social, cultural and religious considerations, requirements and rituals; viewing; vigil; prayers; dressing; blessing of the deceased
  • guidelines that are communicated to the client in the event of viewing, including: legal requirements; embalming technique; condition of deceased; geographical location, including special location of funeral; available time
  • roles and responsibilities of the range of funeral services personnel and external contractors and agencies involved in funeral arrangements
  • resources required for funeral arrangements
  • documentation required for funeral arrangements, including: funeral arranger’s briefing notes; identification of body; death and funeral notices; memorial book; contract for funeral service; clothing and jewellery receipts; casket or coffin orders; application for burial or cremation; order for cremation; permit for cremation; embalming form and details; pre-arrangement costing details
  • professional funeral services industry parameters in dealing with the deceased and the bereaved
  • federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to consumer protection, and funeral arrangements and associated documentation
  • workplace policies and procedures regarding arranging funerals and burial procedures.

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What does an assessment tool for SIFFFNL005 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SIFFFNL005 needs to address all 26 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 8 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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