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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Transporting human remains, the bereaved and materials and equipment

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14152	Transporting human remains, the bereaved and materials and equipment
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 3	NQF Level 03	5
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, 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:

Checking funeral vehicle, materials and equipment

Transferring of human remains locally and long distance

Transporting the bereaved

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.

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

Check funeral vehicle, materials and equipment

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Funeral vehicle is checked for roadworthiness

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Funeral vehicles includes hearses, delivery and collecting vehicle

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Defects are recorded and reported to relevant authorised individuals within agreed time frames

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Materials and equipment for transferring human remains are identified, checked and placed in vehicle

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Materials and equipment for transferring human remains will include stretchers, plastic lining, sheets, blankets, stretcher covers, body bags, map book, torch, air freshener, gloves, masks, protective clothing, coffins

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Materials and equipment are secured in vehicle

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Log books are completed as per established procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Safety and security precautions are taken to ensure vehicle is safe and
secure

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Transfer of human remains locally and long distance

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Human remains are collected from correct location according to instructions

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Documentation authorising transfer/pick-up of human remains are obtained

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Road traffic ordinance and instructions adhered to while driving

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Human remains are placed in funeral vehicle and properly secured according to organisational requirements

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Human remains are delivered at correct location and within set time frames

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Identifying of human remains is checked and verified

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Transport the bereaved

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Transport for the bereaved is clean and ready for use

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Bereaved transportation will include mourner's car, family car, taxi, and bus

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Location of the bereaved is obtained and checked

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The bereaved are collected, transported and delivered according to instructions and within agreed time frames

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Bereaved are dealt with in a courteous and polite manner

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Road traffic ordinance and instructions are adhered to

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Dress codes are adhered to

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 the rules, procedures governing transportation of human remains

An in depth understanding of the methods and techniques for monitoring vehicle usage and conditions

A general understanding of the road traffic rules and regulations

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems pertaining to the transfer of human remains

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others when collecting and delivering human remains

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise oneself and one`s activities to follow instructions, prepare for transporting and completing administration

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to the transfer of human remains locally and long distance

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of: being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts when transporting the bereaved.

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	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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