Principles and Practice of the Cremation Process Award SCQF level 5

The National Workplace Award in Principles and Practice of the Cremation Process at SCQF level 5 will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as Background Theory, Pre-start Checks, Coffin Charging, Cremation Process, Infant/Baby Cremation, Raking Down, Reduction of Ashes, Abatement Plant, Chapel Attendant and Strewing of Ashes.

Achievement of this award is nationally recognised.

This qualification covers areas such as basic legislation relevant to the cremation/abatement process, retrieval, reduction and disposal of ashes, and the role of crematorium chapel/service room personnel.

The refresher unit covers the same subject areas and can be completed when learners need to keep up with current practice.

This qualification is available through SQA local authority approved centres.

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Why deliver this qualification

This award is open to all learners, regardless of age, academic experience, or ability.

Centres have the flexibility to choose the delivery method that suits their circumstances and their learners.

The award can be used to offer a progression pathway to other qualifications (see Progression).

Who does this qualification suit

The National Workplace Award in Principles and Practice of the Cremation Process at SCQF level 5 is suitable for:

  • people in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre.

No specific knowledge is required to undertake this award.

Progression

The award may provide progression to:

  • Other Industry Specific Qualifications — Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM), and Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (FBCA)
  • Further study, employment, and/or training

Approval

Centres interested in offering this qualification require to come forward for approval and should contact SQA's Business Development Team for guidance.

Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA's general requirements for technical/occupational competence as outlined in the Systems and Qualification Approval Guide. The specific delivery requirements are set out in the assessment strategy and guidance document.

How to assess

Each individual unit specification gives detailed information on the evidence requirements and approaches to assessment for each unit.

Awards are not graded.

Assessment can take place at appropriate points as candidates progress through the tasks within the units. Evidence of assessment can be presented in a format which best suits the individual candidates and the activities being undertaken.

Evidence can include written records, e-mails, assessor records, diaries, videos, or recordings of interviews or photographs.

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Qualification Structure

Group award code: GP3N 45 (3 SCQF credit points)

Refresher award code: GP3P 45 (1 SCQF credit point)

The National Workplace Award in Principles and Practice of the Cremation Process at SCQF level 5 consists of 1 mandatory unit: J1FB 45 (3 SCQF credit points). The refresher unit: J1FC 45 consists of 1 SCQF credit point and should not be completed until unit: J1FB 45 has been achieved.

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