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Funeral Workers Nec

OSCA 461333·ANZSCO 451399

Employed

900

Part-time share

53.7%

Female share

38.6%

Median age

52 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Funeral Workers Nec is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations, Certificate III in Funeral Operations, Certificate IV in Embalming, and Certificate IV in Funeral Services.

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About this career

Assists in the preparation of funerals and maintenance of funeral venues.

What they typically do

  • Assists Funeral Directors to plan, coordinate and run funeral services
  • Sets up and decorates the funeral venue
  • Transports the deceased to and from funeral homes, hospitals and other locations
  • Cleans and maintains funeral homes and equipment
  • May assist in preparing the deceased for viewing, burial or cremation

Where they work

Other Services

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
28.4%
VIC
27.1%
QLD
15.9%
WA
12.1%
SA
11.4%
TAS
3.5%
ACT
1.3%
NT
0.3%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Funeral Workers Nec.