Certificate IV in Dance
CUA40120
Education & trainingCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
13Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
15Training providers
Aug 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CUA40120, 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 factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
ChoreographerDancer
Industries
Dance
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for CUA40120 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 factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 13 units: 6 core plus 7 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBCRT413Collaborate in creative processes
BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
CUAACT411Use acting techniques in performance
CUABRT415Provide technical support during virtual and hybrid events
CUACHR311Develop basic dance composition skills
CUACHR411Create and perform dance pieces
CUACHR413Develop choreography skills
CUACIR301Perform basic on-ground acrobatic techniques
CUACMP311Implement copyright arrangements
CUADAN313Develop and apply dance partnering techniques
CUADAN413Develop expertise in jazz dance techniques
CUADAN415Develop expertise in street dance techniques
CUADAN417Develop expertise in dance performance techniques
CUADAN418Develop expertise in ballet techniques
CUADAN419Develop expertise in contemporary dance techniques
CUADAN420Develop expertise in tap dance techniques
CUADAN421Develop expertise in cultural dance techniques
CUADAN422Develop dance techniques for musical theatre
CUADAN423Develop expertise in lyrical dance techniques
CUADAN432Improvise advanced dance sequences
CUADLT311Develop basic dance analysis skills
CUADLT411Document dance
CUADLT412Explore the relationship between music and dance
CUADTM413Apply safe dance teaching methods
CUADTM431Design and conduct dance learning program
CUAIND311Work effectively in the creative arts industry
CUAIND314Plan a career in the creative arts industry
CUAIND411Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
CUAIND412Provide freelance services
CUAMPF412Develop and apply stagecraft skills
CUAMUP311Prepare personal appearance for performances
CUAMWB401Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
CUAMWB402Manage feedback on creative practice
CUAMWB403Prepare to work with confronting material and processes in the creative industries
CUAPPM311Assist with conceiving and preparing performance spaces
CUAPPR414Develop self as artist
CUAPRF314Develop audition 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
CUARES401Research dance concepts
CUARES403Research history and theory to inform own arts practice
CUASTA311Assist with production operations for live performances
CUAWHS311Condition body for dance performance
CUAWHS406Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments
CUAWHS411Apply movement and behavioural principles to conditioning
CUAWHS412Participate in gym and resistance training for performances
CUAWHS413Incorporate anatomy principles into skill development
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
TAEASS412Assess competence
TAEDES412Design and develop plans for vocational training
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the CUA40120 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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