Funeral Workers nec Skill Assessment - -451399

Funeral Workers nec Skill Assessment

  • ANZSCO

    4513992013

  • List

    ROL

Descriptions

This occupation group covers Funeral Workers not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing may be required.

Job Description

  • Interviewing families and associates of the deceased to assist with funeral arrangements such as the selection of coffin, type of service and publication of death notices
  • Advising on funeral costs and welfare provisions
  • Collecting bodies from mortuaries
  • Ensuring death certificates have been issued, burial and cremation certificates processed and that other legal requirements are met
  • Preparing bodies for viewing and burial by washing, draining body fluids, applying padding and cosmetics, dressing bodies and placing them in coffins
  • Liaising with clergy and cemetery and crematorium staff
  • Coordinating the movement of coffins and funeral cars, arranging floral displays and collecting attendance and tribute cards
  • Arranging the placement of coffins at funeral sites, and placing and adjusting floral displays and lighting
  • Keeping records and accounts of transactions and services performed
  • May arrange the construction of memorials and the disposal of ashes

Available Visa Types

Common Visa Types

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Training visa (subclass 407)

Training visa (subclass 407)

Other Visa Types

  • 489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
  • 494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream

Skill Assessment

Class D Group

Eligibility Assessment

  • The declared occupation falls under VETASSESS Group D, and one of the education or employment requirements for the corresponding pathway must be met to receive a positive assessment.

Assessment Steps

  1. Confirm the nominated occupation belongs to Group D on the VETASSESS website.
  2. Download and read the occupation Information Sheet/Fact Sheet to understand the definition of highly relevant field and examples of duties.
  3. Select a pathway (1-4) based on educational background and major.
  4. Gather educational qualification and employment supporting documents.
  5. Submit the Full Skills Assessment online and upload all documents.
  6. VETASSESS reviews the educational level, relevance of the field of study, and the duration, relevance, and timeframe of work experience.
  7. Receive the outcome letter stating whether it is a Positive Assessment and the Date Deemed Skilled.

Assessment Requirements

  • Pathway 1: Hold an AQF Certificate III or IV or higher qualification, majoring in a highly relevant field. Must have at least 3 years of highly relevant paid employment within the last 5 years after graduation, with duties meeting ANZSCO requirements.
  • Pathway 2: Hold an AQF Certificate III or IV or higher qualification, majoring in a highly relevant field. Must have at least 2 years of highly relevant paid employment within the last 5 years after graduation.
  • Pathway 3: Hold an AQF Certificate III or IV or higher qualification, majoring in a non-highly relevant field. Must have at least 1 year of highly relevant paid employment within the last 5 years after graduation.
  • Pathway 4: Hold at least an AQF Certificate IV or higher qualification. Must have a cumulative total of at least 4 years of highly relevant paid employment, with at least 1 year being post-qualification and within the last 5 years.
  • Required documents include proof of identity, educational documents, employment proof, English translations, CV, and self-employment related materials (if applicable).
  • No uniform English language requirement, but non-English documents must include certified translations.
  • All work experience must be paid; part-time work is acceptable but must meet the required hourly standards.

Assessing Authorities

  1. VETASSES

Information Source

https://www.vetassess.com.au

Skill Shortages

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2024
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2023
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2022
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