Certificate III in Funeral Operations

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are employed to perform a range of skilled operations in funeral homes or mortuaries.
Individuals in these roles work relatively autonomously, participate in teams and may coordinate and supervise others. They require discretion and judgement in the provision of service, work requirements and contingency measures. Knowledge and application of funeral services industry protocols is required when dealing with the bereaved.
These individuals, depending on their expertise, may work in:
mortuaries, carrying out support activities and body preparation procedures under supervision
funeral homes, carrying out funeral and burial sales activities and assisting with the conduct of funerals.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.