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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Co-ordinating and monitoring the transportation of human remains, the bereaved and equipment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14149  Co-ordinating and monitoring the transportation of human remains, the bereaved and equipment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Funeral Services 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Personal Care 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard forms part of the Qualification, National Certificate in Funeral Services Practice and is registered at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework. Learners working towards this standard will be learning towards the full qualification, or will be involved in or working within a funeral services environment, specialising in Embalming, Marketing and Merchandising or Disaster Management, where the acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to each individual and the Funeral Industry as a whole.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Controlling vehicle usage
  • Assessing the transfer of human remains
  • Monitoring the transportation of the bereaved 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competency in:
  • Numeracy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent.
  • English, verbal and written communication at NQF Level 3 or equivalent. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Range statements which are applicable to the unit standard titles, specific outcomes and assessment criteria are found beneath the applicable assessment criteria. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Control vehicle usage 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1.Roadworthiness of funeral vehicles is monitored and verified. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Funeral vehicles includes hearses, delivery and collecting vehicles, mourners' cars.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2.Repairs and maintenance to funeral vehicles is organised. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3.Authorisation for expenditure for repairs is obtained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4.Instructions for vehicle usage are issued to relevant individuals within agreed time frames. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5.Logbook entries are checked for compliance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6.Exceptions from procedures are identified and remedial action taken. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7.Vehicle condition is checked and instructions given for cleaning. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Assess the transfer of human remains 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1.Spot checks are conducted to ensure compliance with regulations and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2.Materials and equipment required for the transportation of human remains are checked and verified. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Materials and equipment include road maps, documents, stretcher/coffin, body bags, disinfectant, gloves, protective clothing.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3.Instructions regarding the transfer of human remains are given to relevant individuals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4.Identification of human remains is checked and verified to prevent incorrect human remains being transferred. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Monitor the transportation of the bereaved 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1.Necessary documentation is organised, and given to relevant individuals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2.Instructions regarding the collections transporting and delivery of the bereaved are given. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3.Behaviour of driver is observed and monitored to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4.Dress code is monitored to ensure compliance with organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5.Materials and equipment for funeral vehicle is checked and verified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6.Feedback from the relevant parties is obtained. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Providers offering learning towards this standard will be accredited and assessors registered by the relevant Education Training Quality Assurance body (ETQA). 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • An all rounded understanding of methods and techniques for monitoring vehicle usage and conditions.
  • A general understanding of roadworthiness and maintenance of funeral vehicles.
  • A basic understanding of documentation for transportation purposes.
  • A general understanding of procedures for authorisation for use of vehicles for transfer of human remains. 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems monitoring all procedures with vehicles and the transportation of the bereaved. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others when monitoring and assessing the transportation of the bereaved. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one`s activities maintaining set standards for the transportation of human remains, the bereaved and equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to vehicles, their usage and the transfer of human remains. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with the bereaved and employees to assess transfer of human remains and the transportation of the bereaved. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems ensuring vehicle safety and security are maintained. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of: being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts when transporting the bereaved. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  23775   National Certificate: Funeral Services Practice  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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