The Safety Inspection and Assessment of Memorials including the Qualifications Scotland J1N8-45 Manage and Maintain Cemetery and Burial Ground Memorials Award

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A 1 day course which has been developed around the Ministry of Justice Guidelines “Managing the Safety of Burial Ground Memorials”and the Scottish Government’s “Burial Ground Memorial Safety Guidance for Scotland Local Authorities. (July 2019).”

This course aims to enable participants to carry out safe, consistent, and effective inspections of memorials over 1.5 metres in height within cemetery environments. It focuses on identifying instability and risk while working in line with current health and safety guidance and best practice. Participants will develop the skills required to assess memorial condition, carry out hands-on testing, and record findings accurately for individual memorials and entire burial grounds.

This course deals with:
• Carrying out risk assessments for memorial inspection work;
• Undertaking visual inspections of memorials over 1.5 metres;
• Identifying unsafe or deteriorating components of memorials;
• Carrying out and recording results of a memorial ‘push test’;
• Recording inspection data consistently across cemeteries.

This workshop provides the underpinning knowledge and practical assessment required for the Qualifications Scotland in Memorial Inspection. The qualification can be completed on the same day as the course.

Course Suitability
This practical course is aimed at those who work for local authorities, burial authorities, or organisations responsible for the management and care of cemeteries. It is also suitable for individuals looking to begin a career in cemetery or memorial management, or those wishing to formalise their experience with a recognised qualification.

No prior qualifications are required, though an interest in health and safety and working in cemetery environments is beneficial.

We are always happy to help learners choose the right course. Please contact us if you would like to discuss whether this course is suitable for you or your employees.

Learning Outcomes
• Carry out risk assessments for memorial inspection activities;
• Visually inspect memorials over 1.5 metres in height;
• Identify unsafe memorial features and conditions;
• Safely undertake and record a memorial push test;
• Accurately record inspection findings for individual memorials and full cemetery sites.

Course Outline
• Health and Safety briefing;
• Relevant theory, classroom-based activities and practical work to cover:
o Risk assessment and safe systems of work for memorial inspection;
o Visual inspection techniques for memorials over 1.5 metres;
o Identifying structural defects and instability;
o Carrying out and recording memorial push tests;
o Recording inspection results in line with industry requirements.

This course is taught by Douglas Swan & Sons, a family-run memorial business est. 1864.

Douglas is a fully qualified Qualifications Scotland Trainer in all aspects of Memorial Safety Inspection as well as being a QS Assessor and Verifier.

Please note: The Scottish Lime Centre Trust reserves the right to withdraw or modify any course being offered. In the event of a programme being withdrawn, we will try to find suitable alternatives.

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Cost

£365.00 + VAT
(£438.00 incl VAT)

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