Application
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 of Performance
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 of Knowledge
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
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
ACSF levels indicative of performance:
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Military Skills