Assessor Resource

DEFCM121C
Conduct ceremonial drill activities

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit is applicable to military personnel who have a responsibility for the organisation's planning, conduct and supervision of ceremonial activities.

This unit covers the competency required to supervise the planning, coordination and conduct of ceremonial drill 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.

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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:

demonstrate the prescribed standards of dress, bearing and drill

coordinate activities

work as part of a team

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of contexts over time.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

training areas

training stores

doctrine and other publications

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

access and use workplace information including:

use applicable writing conventions

compose general instructions and other forms of correspondence

carry out orders and instructions and comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs)

communicate with others using words of command

demonstrate correct dress, bearing and drill

display leadership

instruct team members

organise, plan, coordinate

perform colour and sword drill

perform drill movements

Required Knowledge

drill and ceremonial orders of dress

equity and diversity

format for the conduct of procedural drill lessons

formations for ceremonial drill

work health and safety (WHS)

protocol for funerals and guards of honour

purpose of national flag and methods of paying compliments

risk management

types of colours, flags and banners; entitlements to display, protocols and compliments

words of command required to direct ceremonial occasions

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 activities may include:

beating the retreat

birthday, graduation and passing out parades

colour escorts

commemorative events

freedom of entry

guard mount

honour guards

military funerals

presentation of colours, guidons and banners

reviews

unit parades

Instructions/briefs may include:

administrative support requirements

dates and timings

dress and equipment

identity and actions of guests and very important persons

identity of participants

location/s

WHS

rehearsal times, locations and other requirements

responsibilities of key staff

risk mitigation strategy

security measures

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

defence instructions

doctrinal pamphlets

WHS regulations

organisational policies and procedures

procedure manuals

relevant local government by laws

relevant state/territory or federal legislation

routine orders

sops

standing orders

written and verbal orders

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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
Verbal or written brief or other instructions describing the ceremonial activity are received and implemented. 
Verbal and written instructions/briefs are prepared and issued to participants and other relevant parties. 
Stores, equipment, personnel and other support required for the ceremonial activity are requested. 
Area to be used for the ceremonial activity is established and marked in accordance with instructions and standard procedures. 
Participation by support personnel is arranged. 
Relevant rehearsals and other preparation is conducted. 
Dress and equipment of participants is inspected and faults are corrected prior to the activity. 
Drill movements and words of command are issued to conduct the ceremonial activity. 
Ceremonial activity is organised and directed. 
Feedback on performance is provided to participants . 
Equipment is reconditioned and stowed, and location is refurbished. 
Post activity reports and documentation are completed as required. 

Forms

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