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Certificate III in Dance

CUA30120
Education & trainingCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
13Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
10Training providers
Apr 2021Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CUA30120, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; 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
Ensemble Dancer
Industries
TheatreDance
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CUA30120 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 13 units: 5 core plus 8 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBPEF201Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
BSBSUS411Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBTWK201Work effectively with others
BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
CUAATS313Develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts
CUACHR311Develop basic dance composition skills
CUACHR412Create short dance pieces
CUACIR301Perform basic on-ground acrobatic techniques
CUACMP311Implement copyright arrangements
CUACOS304Develop and apply knowledge of costume
CUADAN312Increase depth of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dance techniques
CUADAN313Develop and apply dance partnering techniques
CUADAN314Develop dance improvisation skills
CUADAN315Increase depth of jazz dance techniques
CUADAN316Increase depth of ballet dance techniques
CUADAN317Increase depth of cultural dance techniques
CUADAN318Increase depth of contemporary dance techniques
CUADAN319Increase depth of street dance techniques
CUADAN320Increase depth of social dance techniques
CUADAN321Increase depth of tap dance techniques
CUADAN322Increase depth of lyrical dance techniques
CUADAN331Integrate rhythm into movement activities
CUADLT311Develop basic dance analysis skills
CUADTM311Assist with dance teaching
CUAIND302Develop and maintain relationships with Indigenous Australian performance mentors
CUAIND311Work effectively in the creative arts industry
CUAIND314Plan a career in the creative arts industry
CUAMUP311Prepare personal appearance for performances
CUAMWB401Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
CUAMWB402Manage feedback on creative practice
CUAPPM311Assist with conceiving and preparing performance spaces
CUAPRF314Develop audition techniques
CUAPRF315Perform with respect to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander customary law, ethics and tradition
CUAPRF316Develop basic musical theatre techniques
CUAPRF317Develop performance techniques
CUARES301Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice
CUAWHS211Develop a basic level of physical fitness for dance performance
CUAWHS311Condition body for dance performance
CUAWHS406Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CUA30120 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

10 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.

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→
Raw Dance Company Pty LtdBased in QLD · 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.