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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and coordinate a ceremonial activity
   • 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.
2. Conduct a ceremonial activity
   • 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.
3. Finalise a ceremonial activity
   • 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.

Required Skills

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

Evidence Required

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

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Range Statement

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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