Certificate IV in Embalming
SIF40213
Sport & recreationCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
22Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
1Training providers
Aug 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (SIF40213, 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
Embalmer
Industries
Funeral Services
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for SIF40213 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 22 units: 19 core plus 3 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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HLTAID011Provide First Aid
SIFEMWK001Encoffin deceased persons
SIFEMWK004Coordinate mortuary operations
SIFEMWK005Cleanse and disinfect deceased persons
SIFEMWK006Set facial features
SIFEMWK007Treat abdominal and thoracic cavities
SIFEMWK008Dress the deceased and apply cosmetics
SIFEMWK009Apply anatomy and physiology principles to embalming
SIFEMWK010Restore minor body damage
SIFEMWK011Treat the head and body after autopsies
SIFEMWK012Restore and set eyes after eye donations
SIFEMWK013Determine embalming requirements
SIFEMWK014Perform arterial embalming of natural cases
SIFEMWK015Perform arterial embalming of autopsied cases
SIFEMWK016Treat complex ante mortem cases
SIFEMWK017Treat complex post mortem cases
SIFEMWK018Supervise mortuary operations
SIFEMWK019Design a mortuary
SIFEWHS001Follow mortuary work health and safety procedures
SIFEWHS002Review and develop mortuary work health and safety policies and procedures
SIFXADQ001Control and order goods
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
SIFXWHS004Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices
TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the SIF40213 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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