Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFCO107C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform flag ceremonial and flag protocol procedures

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFCO107C - Perform flag ceremonial and flag protocol procedures
Description This unit covers the competency required to perform specific flag ceremonial and flag protocol procedures in a Defence environment.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit was developed for Navy communications and information systems operators but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Perform flag ceremonial and protocol procedures
  • Ceremonial and protocol instructions are received and confirmed with appropriate personnel.
  • All equipment is checked for serviceability and any faults are reported to appropriate personnel.
  • Where faults are identified, advice from appropriate personnel is followed.
  • Equipment is set up and checked for readiness.
  • Ceremonial and protocol procedures are carried out in accordance with specific workplace and prescribed instructions.
  • Equipment is dismantled and safely stored.
       


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.

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 at least five of the specific flag ceremonial and protocol procedures listed in the Range Statement

make correct reports made to appropriate personnel

perform procedures in accordance with prescribed instructions

correctly interpret meanings of signal flags

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the individual is assessed across a wide variety of situations within the workplace.

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:

communications publications

specific workplace operating procedures

task specific equipment

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Required Skills

connect equipment required to dress ship

encourage other team members

follow instructions/directives and report information

follow flagdeck discipline

hoist flags

provide timely and accurate reports

use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

use actively listen techniques

Required Knowledge

bending on and breaking of flags

colours and meanings of flag disks

colours and meanings of flags

composition of teams and roles and responsibility of team members

dress ship blocks and halyards connection procedures

work health and safety/radiation hazard policies and procedures

safety harness operation

specific ceremonial procedures

techniques for supporting others

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 and protocol procedures mayinclude:

Ceremony of Colours

Ceremony of Sunset

Courtesy salutes

Distinguishing flags and ensigns in boats

Dress ship as directed by appropriate authorities and detailed in relevant publications

Entering harbour flagshifts and leaving harbour flagshifts including:

Australian White Ensign

Australian National Flag

International Callsign

Harbour destination flags/pennants

Foreign national flags

Night ensign

Out of routine

Flag discs

Half-masting and rehoisting of the Australian White Ensign (AWE)/Australian National Flag (ANF) on ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day and as directed by the appropriate authorities

Undress ship as directed by appropriate authorities and detailed in relevant publications

VIP flag ceremonial for members of the Royal family, officers entitled to fly a flag or broad pennant, Governor General

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Ceremonial and protocol instructions are received and confirmed with appropriate personnel. 
All equipment is checked for serviceability and any faults are reported to appropriate personnel. 
Where faults are identified, advice from appropriate personnel is followed. 
Equipment is set up and checked for readiness. 
Ceremonial and protocol procedures are carried out in accordance with specific workplace and prescribed instructions. 
Equipment is dismantled and safely stored. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFCO107C - Perform flag ceremonial and flag protocol procedures
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Assessment Record Sheet

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