National Diploma in Embalming (Level 5)

The programme places an emphasis on the theory and practice of embalming and the art of restoring the human body to its usual appearance.  Along with the study of embalming, participants will complete modules in specialist subjects including anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology and chemistry.

Programme structure
The programme is delivered over a 15-month period including block courses and clinical placement modules. Each participant is required to nominate an approved, qualified supervisor, who will be appointed to guide and assist his or her learning throughout the clinical placement periods. 

Nature of the programme
Students attend the modules at WelTec and between modules are required to undertake specific supervised learning experiences at their place of employment which are recorded in a log book. A final clinical module provides opportunity for reflective practice. Each student must have a qualified supervisor during the clinical experience modules. The supervisor must be an experienced, suitably qualified Embalmer who is able to evaluate and assist the student during practical experiences. 

Course Dates 2010

Block 1
22 Feb - 1 April (Thursday)

Block 2
30 Aug - 8 Oct

Practical Examinations
Will commence on 8 October and will run through until completion. This may mean that dependant on availability of cases for embalming, the practical examinations may take several days to complete.

Specialist Skills:Workplace based
1 Jan - 31 March 2011

Entry requirements
The nature of the work in Funeral Directing and Embalming means that the people employed in this field require a degree of maturity and must be certain that this career is for them. For this reason, students must normally be at least 20 years of age before commencing the programme.

Intending students must be employees of funeral/embalming companies and have at least one year's relevant employment in the industry before commencing the programme. Normally for the National Diploma in Embalming, this will mean that they have had at least ONE YEAR relevant experience in the practice of embalming. The company is required to provide WelTec with written confirmation of the applicant's suitability for the profession.

There are no minimum academic entry requirements for either programme, but the applicants must demonstrate that they have a reasonable likelihood of success. This will be ascertained during the period of employment prior to enrolment on the programme.