Certificate IV in Funeral Services

Work effectively in the funeral services industry

Deal with grief responses

Coordinate teams

Supervise staff

Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures

Coordinate work site activities

Research and develop business plans

Plan finances for new business ventures

Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures

Manage finances for new business ventures

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Evaluate building and grounds maintenance and development needs

Coordinate building and grounds maintenance and development

Identify hazards and assess risks in a cemetery or crematorium

Review and develop mortuary work health and safety policies and procedures

Arrange and oversee viewings

Arrange funerals

Arrange intrastate and interstate repatriations

Arrange international repatriations

Coordinate funeral operations

Conduct funerals

Plan and conduct funeral ceremonies

Control and order goods

Advise on funeral and burial products and services

Advise on pre-need funeral and burial products and services

Participate in industry networks

Make presentations to community groups

Prepare and conduct tours

Liaise with the media

Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices

Recruit, select and induct team members

Organise event infrastructure

Manage on-site event operations

Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials

Provide work skill instruction

Negotiate a contract

Source goods/services and evaluate contractors