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Certificate IV in Performing Arts
11387NAT
OtherCertificate IVNationally recognisedAccredited course
Level 4AQF level
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
1Training providers
Aug 2025Accredited from
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (11387NAT, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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CUAACT311Develop basic acting techniques for performance
CUAACT411Use acting techniques in performance
CUAAIR312Develop techniques for presenting to camera
CUACHR311Develop basic dance composition skills
CUADAN313Develop and apply dance partnering techniques
CUADAN413Develop expertise in jazz dance techniques
CUADAN415Develop expertise in street dance techniques
CUADAN417Develop expertise in dance performance techniques
CUADAN419Develop expertise in contemporary dance techniques
CUADAN421Develop expertise in cultural dance techniques
CUAIND314Plan a career in the creative arts industry
CUAMCP311Create simple musical compositions
CUAMCP312Write song lyrics
CUAMCP313Create simple musical pieces using music technology
CUAMLT311Develop and apply aural perception skills
CUAMLT413Analyse basic harmony functions
CUAMPF212Incorporate music technology into performances
CUAMPF214Perform music from simple written notation
CUAMPF311Develop technical skills for musical performances
CUAMPF411Rehearse music for group performances
CUAMPF414Perform music as part of a group
CUAMPF415Develop and apply instrumental techniques
CUAMPF417Develop vocal techniques
CUAPRF311Create and perform stories for theatre
CUAPRF314Develop audition techniques
CUAPRF316Develop basic musical theatre techniques
CUAPRF412Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer
CUAPRF414Develop movement skills for performance
CUAPRF415Rehearse for performances
CUAPRF417Develop expertise in musical theatre techniques
CUAPRF420Develop on-camera performance skills
CUARES503Analyse cultural history and theory
CUAVOS312Develop vocal techniques for use in performance
CUAWHS312Apply work health and safety practices
CUAWHS411Apply movement and behavioural principles to conditioning
NAT11387001Develop skills in improvisation
NAT11387002Develop characters for roles
NAT11387003Develop and apply acting techniques for stage
NAT11387004Develop and apply acting techniques for screen
NAT11387005Develop intermediate skills for fusion dance
NAT11387006Develop commercial dance techniques
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the 11387NAT 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 factsWho offers it
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