Assessor Resource

DEFCM105C
Participate in ceremonial activities

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency would typically apply to a member of the Australian Defence Force.

Ceremonial activities are performed individually, usually as part of a team and under orders.

This unit covers the competency required to perform ceremonial drill movements and to participate in ceremonial activities.

Ceremonial drill fosters discipline, team work and a sense of collective identity while providing an appropriate means to physically commemorate the unique history, customs and traditions of military service.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

perform a range of ceremonial drill movements

participate in a ceremonial activity

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated during the preparation and conduct of a ceremonial activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

team of ceremonial activity participants

appropriate conducting area

publications and equipment relevant to the type of ceremonial activity

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply turns and inclines at the halt

apply turns and inclines on the march in quick time

change from slow to quick march and quick to slow march

conduct drill with arms

eyes right and left in slow and quick time, open and close order on the march in slow while marching in line

form ranks, stand at ease and stand easy

leave ranks, report to an officer and be dismissed

march and halt in quick time

march, halt, turn and incline in slow time

march in line, change direction by forming at the halt and on the march in slow and quick time

move on parade and advance in review order

number, prove and right dress

participate in a ceremonial parade or activity

perform as a member of a ceremonial parade

perform drill to the drum

perform paces, close order and officer on parade dismissed

perform salutes

Required Knowledge

fronts and flanks

generic parade sequences

meaning of words of command

preparation of clothing and equipment in accordance with Standing Orders for Dress

purpose of drill

types of ceremonial activities that employ drill

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Ceremonial drill movements may include:

advance in review order

change from slow to quick time and quick to slow time

forms in slow and quick time

form two ranks from three and three ranks from two

march in line in slow and quick time

marching in quick time

marching in slow time

open and close or march

open and close order on the march

paying compliments

turns at the halt

turns on the march

wheels

Clothing, accessories and equipment may include:

bayonets

ceremonial uniform

firearms

medals, badges and accoutrements

slings

webbing

Ceremonial activities may include:

beating the retreat

birthday, graduation and passing out parades

freedom of entry to towns or cities

funerals

guards

presentation of colours, guidons or banners

unit parades

Standard procedures may include:

ceremonial manual

defence instructions

doctrine pamphlets

drill pamphlets

work health and safety regulations

procedure manuals

relevant state/territory or federal legislation

routine orders

standing orders for dress

written and verbal orders and instructions

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Clothing, accessories and equipment for drill and ceremonial activities are prepared in accordance with standard procedures. 
Drill movements are practised under supervision to achieve the required standards. 
Clothing, accessories and equipment are worn in accordance with standard procedures. 
All drill movements as required for the relevant ceremonial activity are executed in accordance with standard procedures. 

Forms

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