SIFEMWK003 — Determine body preparation requirements

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What an assessment for SIFEMWK003 must cover

35 assessable components: 3 elements (10 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 22 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 Complete documentation requirements for body preparation.

1.1Obtain completed documentation and authorisations from family prior to undertaking body preparation.
1.2Obtain mortuary order for final disposition and facial considerations.
1.3Complete receipts and other documents according to relevant legislation.

2 Identify scope of body preparation

2.1Review documentation to identify required extent of body preparation for each case and any specific social, cultural and religious requirements.
2.2Liaise with relevant personnel to clarify any questions regarding extent of body preparation required.
2.3Identify specific instruments, apparatus and materials required to perform body preparation.

3 Prepare mortuary room and equipment.

3.1Monitor and maintain appropriate mortuary ventilation and plumbing requirements.
3.2Identify, access and maintain adequate light source.
3.3Prepare mortuary room and assemble and prepare body preparation instruments, apparatus and materials.
3.4Prepare and use personal protective equipment.

Performance evidence

complete documentation requirements prior to undertaking body preparation
identify general body preparation requirements for each case and prepare the mortuary and required instruments accordingly.
Evidence of performance of determining body preparation requirements of different cases on two or more occasions is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Knowledge evidence

documentation used for determining body preparation requirements, including but not restricted to: authorisation for basic mortuary preparation and embalming
signed medical certificate
waterproof identification tag fixed securely to body
list of personal property, including clothing and shoes for dressing the deceased
receipts for jewellery and other valuables
special instructions for body preparation and presentation
schedule for viewing or funeral booking
level of body preparation that may be required, including: basic cleansing and disinfecting
basic preparation for viewing by family
temporary restoration and preservation of autopsied bodies
temporary restoration and preservation of autopsied or non-autopsied bodies
permanent restoration and preservation of autopsied or non autopsied bodies for repatriation
social, cultural and religious requirements in relation to body preparation requirements, including but not restricted to: funeral and mourning dress standards
gender of body preparation personnel
time required between death and burial or cremation
orientation of the deceased person
methods of permissible body preparation
mortuary instruments, apparatus and materials required for preparing the mortuary room
workplace policies and procedures for use and preparation of mortuary facilities, instruments, apparatus and materials
requirements for preparing the mortuary facility
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 relevant to safe performance of body preparation procedures.

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What does an assessment tool for SIFEMWK003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SIFEMWK003 needs to address all 35 unit components: 3 elements with 10 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 22 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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