Assessor Resource

DEFMIL007
Participate in ceremonial activities

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills 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.

This unit applies to those working as members of the Australian Defence Force.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work both individually and as part of a team, under direct supervision, performing specific tasks in a limited range of contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for ceremonial activities

1.1 Prepare clothing, accessories and equipment for drill and ceremonial activities.

1.2 Practise drill movements to achieve the required standards.

2. Participate in ceremonial activities

2.1 Wear clothing, accessories and equipment to the high standard required for ceremonial activities.

2.2 Execute all drill movements as required for the relevant ceremonial activity.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

performing ceremonial drill manoeuvres, including: turns and inclines at the halt and on the march, conducting drill with arms, performing eyes right and left, open and close order on the march, forming ranks, standing at ease, standing easy, advancing in review order

leaving ranks, reporting to an officer and being dismissed

performing salutes

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

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

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Competency should be demonstrated during the preparation and conduct of a ceremonial activity with the candidate participating in a ceremonial activity that can be simulated.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for ceremonial activities

1.1 Prepare clothing, accessories and equipment for drill and ceremonial activities.

1.2 Practise drill movements to achieve the required standards.

2. Participate in ceremonial activities

2.1 Wear clothing, accessories and equipment to the high standard required for ceremonial activities.

2.2 Execute all drill movements as required for the relevant ceremonial activity.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

performing ceremonial drill manoeuvres, including: turns and inclines at the halt and on the march, conducting drill with arms, performing eyes right and left, open and close order on the march, forming ranks, standing at ease, standing easy, advancing in review order

leaving ranks, reporting to an officer and being dismissed

performing salutes

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

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

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Competency should be demonstrated during the preparation and conduct of a ceremonial activity with the candidate participating in a ceremonial activity that can be simulated.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

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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
Prepare clothing, accessories and equipment for drill and ceremonial activities. 
Practise drill movements to achieve the required standards. 
Wear clothing, accessories and equipment to the high standard required for ceremonial activities. 
Execute all drill movements as required for the relevant ceremonial activity. 
Prepare clothing, accessories and equipment for drill and ceremonial activities. 
Practise drill movements to achieve the required standards. 
Wear clothing, accessories and equipment to the high standard required for ceremonial activities. 
Execute all drill movements as required for the relevant ceremonial activity. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFMIL007 - Participate in ceremonial activities
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