Certificate IV in Funeral Services
SIF40125
Sport & recreationCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
14Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
2Training providers
Aug 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (SIF40125, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Mortuary SupervisorFuneral Director
Industries
Funeral Services
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for SIF40125 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 14 units: 5 core plus 9 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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AHCWRK317Coordinate work site activities
BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
BSBSUS411Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
SIFCBGM007Evaluate building and grounds maintenance and development needs
SIFCBGM008Coordinate building and grounds maintenance and development
SIFCWHS001Identify hazards and assess risks in a cemetery or crematorium
SIFEWHS002Review and develop mortuary work health and safety policies and procedures
SIFFFNL004Arrange and oversee viewings
SIFFFNL005Arrange funerals
SIFFFNL006Arrange intrastate and interstate repatriations
SIFFFNL007Arrange international repatriations
SIFFFNL008Coordinate funeral operations
SIFFFNL009Conduct funerals
SIFFFNL010Plan and conduct funeral ceremonies
SIFXADQ001Control and order goods
SIFXCSS002Advise on funeral and burial products and services
SIFXCSS003Advise on pre-need funeral and burial products and services
SIFXIND002Work effectively in the funeral services industry
SIFXIND003Deal with grief responses
SIFXIND004Participate in industry networks
SIFXMGT001Coordinate teams
SIFXMGT003Supervise staff
SIFXMPR002Make presentations to community groups
SIFXMPR003Prepare and conduct tours
SIFXMPR004Liaise with the media
SIFXWHS003Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures
SIFXWHS004Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices
SIRXHRM001Recruit, select and induct team members
SITEEVT027Organise event infrastructure
SITEEVT028Manage on-site event operations
SITXMPR009Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials
TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
TLIR0004Negotiate a contract
TLIR4002Source goods/services and evaluate contractors
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the SIF40125 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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