Funeral services courses at TAFE
6 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate II
Certificate II in Funeral Operations (SIF20113)
Leads to: Funeral Director, Funeral Worker
Certificate III
Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations (SIF30113)
Leads to: Funeral Worker, Funeral Director
Certificate III in Funeral Operations (SIF30313)
Leads to: Funeral Worker, Funeral Director
Certificate III in Gravedigging, Grounds and Maintenance (SIF30213)
Leads to: Backhoe Operator, Earthmoving Labourer, Earthmoving Plant Operator (General), Gardener (General)
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Embalming (SIF40213)
Leads to: Funeral Director, Funeral Worker
Certificate IV in Funeral Services (SIF40113)
Leads to: Funeral Director, Funeral Worker
Other industries
- Agriculture, horticulture and land management
- Electrical and electronics
- Health
- Creative arts and culture
- Mining, civil construction and resources
- Transport and logistics
- Automotive
- Community services, childcare and aged care
- Engineering and manufacturing trades
- Building, construction and plumbing
- Finance, accounting and insurance
- Defence
TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.