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.
Not applicable.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for ceremonial activities | 1.1 Clothing, accessories and equipment for drill and ceremonial activities are prepared in accordance with standard procedures. 1.2 Drill movements are practised under supervision to achieve the required standards. |
2. Participate in ceremonial activities | 2.1 Clothing, accessories and equipment are worn in accordance with standard procedures. 2.2 All drill movements as required for the relevant ceremonial activity are executed in accordance with standard procedures. |
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 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 |
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 |
Not applicable.
This unit contains employability skills.
Not applicable.