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

Comply with legal requirements and understand legal implications when embalming 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14162  Comply with legal requirements and understand legal implications when embalming 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Funeral Services 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 3 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 and restoration, 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:
  • Complying with legislation and rules which regulate the conduct in a marketing business
  • Applying the various aspects of funeral services law and statutory requirements applicable to marketing transactions 
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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 2 or equivalent.
  • English, verbal and written communication at NQF Level 2 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. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Comply with legislation and rules, which regulate conduct during the embalming process 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Correct documentation relating to embalming is used 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Various acts and common law aspects are listed which are needed for compliance to embalming of human remains 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Ethical obligations imposed on embalming are explained in terms of embalming human remains 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Apply the various aspects of law and statutory requirements applicable to embalming human remains 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Legislation applicable to embalming of human remains is complied with. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Legislation applicable to embalming of human remains is described and explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Consultation with all stakeholders is conducted to avoid misrepresentation and to protect all parties involved. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Stakeholders will include funeral societies, stokvels, companies, religious groups, trade unions, organisations, sports clubs, associations, sports unions, institutes, federations, travel companies, ceremonial groups, airlines, embassies, consulates, state mortuaries, hospitals, old age homes
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Where embalming situations fall outside own level of authority or expertise, other advocates are used to provide technical assistance. 


    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 comprehensive understanding of legal documentation required and used for embalming of human remains.
  • An all rounded understanding of legislation, rules and statutory requirements applicable to the embalming of human remains.
  • A broad understanding of records required for legal processes when embalming human remains. 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in order to ensure that legal requirements are applied, documented and adhered to 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one`s activities to reflect the ongoing development of own and future legal competence and compliance 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information, which might hinder or enhance legal compliance. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure that all parties fully understand all legal obligations, procedures and processes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to source acts and statutes 

    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
    Elective  21787   National Certificate: Funeral Services Practice  Level 3  NQF Level 03  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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