This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain established infection and contamination control practices and duty of care to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in workplaces in the funeral services industry. It applies to funeral home and cemetery and crematorium staff members who come into contact with deceased persons or infectious or contaminated materials and are required to follow relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures in relation to infection control.

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