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Perform flag ceremonial and flag protocol procedures
Perform flag ceremonial and flag protocol procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFCO107C
DEFCO107C
State Code
AVU94
AVU94
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Original Release Date
15/03/2012
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Description
This unit covers the competency required to perform specific flag ceremonial and flag protocol procedures in a Defence environment.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Perform flag ceremonial and protocol procedures
- 1.1 Ceremonial and protocol instructions are received and confirmed with appropriate personnel.
- 1.2 All equipment is checked for serviceability and any faults are reported to appropriate personnel.
- 1.3 Where faults are identified, advice from appropriate personnel is followed.
- 1.4 Equipment is set up and checked for readiness.
- 1.5 Ceremonial and protocol procedures are carried out in accordance with specific workplace and prescribed instructions.
- 1.6 Equipment is dismantled and safely stored.
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
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
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
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
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