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

Monitoring and co-ordinating the preparation of the funeral site 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14153  Monitoring and co-ordinating the preparation of the funeral site 
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  4 
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:
  • Co-ordinating the preparation of materials and equipment for the funeral site
  • Monitoring and checking the preparation of the funeral and grave site. 
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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. 
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    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.

    The following range statements are general to the qualification:
  • Additional specialised materials and equipment will include cement mixer, cement, sand, stone, water, flower stands, national flag;
  • Accessories will include flower baskets, danger tape, tissues and funeral arch;
  • Receptacles include petal, soil, wine, oil and flower receptacles. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Co-ordinate the preparation of materials and equipment for the funeral site. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Assembled materials and equipment are checked for correctness. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Materials and equipment will include lowering machine, belts, cranks, stands, drapes, rails, grave planks, grave mats, gazebos, tents, chairs, levelling boards, petal/soil receptacles, flower petals, flowers, drinking water, water jugs, glasses & shovels.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Documentation is checked to ensure correctness and compliance with legal requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Authorisation of transport is requested and obtained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Loading of materials and equipment is monitored. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Monitor and check the preparation of the funeral and grave site. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Grave details are checked and confirmed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Grave site layout is monitored to ensure adherence to instructions and requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Funeral site is perused for layout and functionality. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Problem areas are identified and corrective instructions given to relevant parties. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Corrective instruction activities are monitored for implementation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Monitoring will include observation and written evidence.
     


    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 
  • A broad understanding of materials & equipment required at funeral sites.
  • An all rounded understanding of documentation required for burials, cremations, repatriations & burials at sea.
  • A general understanding of methods & techniques for monitoring and controlling. 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems relating to the funeral site, equipment and materials during the preparation of the funeral site. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others during the preparation of a funeral site. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information retaining to preparation of funeral sites. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with personnel and individuals when co-ordinating the preparation of funeral sites. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems where lack of monitoring and co-ordinating impacts negatively on the business as a whole. 

    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: 
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