Funeral Services

SIF – Funeral Services Training Package Release No 3

This Determination number 10,000,128:

  • is made under section 5.5.2 of the Education and Training Act 2006
  • replaces previous Determination number 926
  • remains in force until it is amended or revoked.

This Determination was made on 14 May 2026 by Bree Gauci, Deputy CEO, Training and Skills.

Certificate II

Certificate II in Funeral Operations

Code: SIF20113

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 12 months
    • Part-time: 24 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): N/A
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 30 days
    • Part-time: 60 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate II in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations

Code: SIF30113

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): N/A
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate III

Certificate III in Gravedigging, Grounds and Maintenance

Code: SIF30213

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): N/A
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate III in Funeral Operations

Code: SIF30313

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): N/A
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate IV

Certificate IV in Funeral Services

Code: SIF40125

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): N/A
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate IV in Embalming

Code: SIF40213

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 36 months
    • Part-time: 72 months
  • Minimum hours per week:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): N/A
    • Other: 13
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 90 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: C
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Qualifications not available for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships

SIF20113 – Certificate II in Funeral Operations

SIF30113 – Certificate III in Cremation Operations

SIF30213 – Certificate III in Gravedigging, Grounds and Maintenance

SIF30313 – Certificate III in Funeral Operations

SIF40125 – Certificate IV in Funeral Services

SIF 40213 – Certificate IV in Embalming

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