The qualifying learner will be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge of international and regional protocol principles
• Apply protocol principles at diplomatic functions
• Apply professional etiquette in appropriate contexts
• Demonstrate an understanding of diplomatic immunities and privileges.
• Use the South African flag and anthem correctly
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Protocol, Ceremonies, Diplomatic practice; few things are as anxiety provoking for the first time-embassy or mission employee or family member as the notion of diplomatic protocol. Protocol can sound both stuffy and mysterious at the same time; the rules and process of diplomatic protocol based in pragmatic thinking, common sense and good manners.
This well-developed course will make it easier for nations and people to live and work together
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
This course has as its core purpose, qualifying learners who will demonstrate and understanding of international and regional protocol requirements; develop an appreciation for professional etiquette; Understand the principles of diplomatic immunities and privileges as well as using the South African national flag and anthem correctly.
Course Outline
Key topics
• Official order of precedence regionally and internationally
• National and regional (provincial) protocol
• State Visits, Credential Signing Ceremonies, Honorary Consuls
• Guesthouses, State Protocol Lounge, Note Verbales
• Conferences
• Invitations, forms of address and introductions
• Dress codes for all occasions
• Table placements for official occasions
• General etiquette and diplomatic environment
• Diplomatic immunities and Privileges Act No 74
• Diplomatic Security
• Convention on the privileges and immunities of the United nations and special agencies
• Diplomatic appointments, listings, passports, visas and identity documents
• Use of the SA flag and anthem
Course Outline
Learning Unit 1
Demonstrate knowledge of international and regional protocol principles
• The official order of precedence in SA is explained.
• Knowledge and application of Protocols for State Visits (incoming and outgoing) is demonstrated and managed.
• The official order of precedence in a specific target country is explained.
• Protocols regarding ceremonial functions and gifts are applied.
• Knowledge and application of Protocols pertaining to Second and Third spheres of government including Twinning
• Agreements is demonstrated and managed
• Diplomatic, Presidential guesthouses and State Protocol lounges are efficiently managed.
Learning Unit 2
Apply protocol principles at diplomatic functions
• Invitations are worded and issued appropriately.
• Seating arrangements are applied in the appropriate order of precedence.
• Forms of address and introductions are applied correctly.
• The appropriate dress code is adhered to.
Learning Unit 3
Apply professional etiquette in appropriate contexts.
• The general etiquette appropriate to a diplomatic environment is adhered to.
• Staff members are trained in the relevant etiquette required of them.
• Etiquette rules of a specific target country are investigated and applied.
Learning Unit 4
Demonstrate an understanding of diplomatic immunities and privileges.
• Convention on the privileges and immunities of the United Nations is analysed.
• Convention on the privileges and immunities of the specialized agencies is reviewed.
• Immunities, security and privileges pertaining to diplomatic appointments, are explained in detail.
• Diplomatic immunities and Privileges Act No 74 is analysed.
Learning Unit 5
Use the South African flag and anthem correctly.
• The use of the SA flag for ceremonial and other occasions is monitored.
• Correct procedures in the use of the SA flag and anthem are applied.