Certificate IV in Funeral Services

SIF40125

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of specialised activities and functions in relation to a funeral home, cemetery or crematorium.

These individuals work autonomously, with responsibility for own outputs and those of others in a team.

These individuals, depending on their expertise, may work in:

  • funeral homes, as a funeral director responsible for all aspects of the conduct of funerals and the coordination and supervision of their team
  • cemeteries or crematorium, managing burials, burial works and cremation services or managing grounds and maintenance works and activities.

There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Coordinate teams Core
Deal with grief responses Core
Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures Core
Supervise staff Core
Work effectively in the funeral services industry Core
Advise on funeral and burial products and services Elective
Advise on pre-need funeral and burial products and services Elective
Arrange and oversee viewings Elective
Arrange funerals Elective
Arrange international repatriations Elective
Arrange intrastate and interstate repatriations Elective
Conduct funerals Elective
Control and order goods Elective
Coordinate building and grounds maintenance and development Elective
Coordinate funeral operations Elective
Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials Elective
Coordinate work site activities Elective
Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures Elective
Evaluate building and grounds maintenance and development needs Elective
Identify hazards and assess risks in a cemetery or crematorium Elective
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices Elective
Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices Elective
Liaise with the media Elective
Make presentations to community groups Elective
Manage finances for new business ventures Elective
Manage on-site event operations Elective
Negotiate a contract Elective
Organise event infrastructure Elective
Participate in industry networks Elective
Plan and conduct funeral ceremonies Elective
Plan finances for new business ventures Elective
Prepare and conduct tours Elective
Provide work skill instruction Elective
Recruit, select and induct team members Elective
Research and develop business plans Elective
Review and develop mortuary work health and safety policies and procedures Elective
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate IV in Funeral Services sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Funeral Director

    ANZSCO 451311

    Funeral Directors plan and coordinate arrangements for funerals according to the wishes of the deceased or their relatives.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Funeral Worker (Other)

    ANZSCO 451399

    Funeral Workers (Other) includes jobs like Embalmer, and Funeral Director's Assistant.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Funeral Services

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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