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Certificate II in Dance

CUA20120
Education & trainingCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
10Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
12Training providers
Apr 2021Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CUA20120, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate II; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Trainee Indigenous DancerTrainee Dancer (Musical Theatre)Contemporary Trainee Dancer
Industries
DanceTheatre
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CUA20120 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 10 units: 6 core plus 4 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBPEF201Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
BSBTWK201Work effectively with others
BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
CUAATS111Develop understanding of own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity
CUACHR311Develop basic dance composition skills
CUADAN210Perform basic dance partnering techniques
CUADAN211Develop basic dance techniques
CUADAN212Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances
CUADAN213Perform basic jazz dance techniques
CUADAN214Perform basic Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dance techniques
CUADAN215Perform basic contemporary dance techniques
CUADAN216Perform basic ballet techniques
CUADAN217Perform basic tap techniques
CUADAN218Perform basic street dance techniques
CUADAN219Perform basic cultural dance techniques
CUADAN220Perform basic lyrical dance techniques
CUAIND211Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge
CUALGT211Develop basic lighting skills
CUAMLT211Develop musical ideas and knowledge
CUAPRF211Prepare for live performances
CUARES202Source and use information relevant to own arts practice
CUASCE201Develop basic scenic art skills
CUASOU211Develop basic audio skills and knowledge
CUASTA211Develop basic staging skills
CUASTA212Assist with bump in and bump out of shows
CUAVSS211Develop basic vision system skills
CUAWHS111Follow safe dance practices
CUAWHS211Develop a basic level of physical fitness for dance performance
HLTAID010Provide basic emergency life support
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CUA20120 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

12 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

ABORIGINAL CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
AUSMUSICBased in VIC · Registered since 1993→
College of Sound and Music ProductionBased in VIC · Registered since 2016→
Dance Factory Pty. Ltd.Based in VIC · Registered since 1996→
Dynamite Studios AcademyBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
Empowerdance Pty LtdBased in SA · Registered since 2011→
Jaedau Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2022→
Lee Academy Dance & Performing ArtsBased in NSW · Registered since 2012→
National College of Dance Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2007→
Queensland College of DanceBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
The Australian Academy of MediaBased in NSW · Registered since 2016→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.