Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:48 AM AWST
22/07/2026 6:48 AM AWST
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Participate in ceremonial activities
Participate in ceremonial activities
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFCM105C
DEFCM105C
State Code
WG925
WG925
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/10/2013
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
17/10/2013
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the competency 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.
Notes
Elements and 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.
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
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
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
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
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVQ83 | DEFMIL007 | Participate in ceremonial activities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J630 | DEF10112 | Certificate I in Defence Force Cadets | Qualification |