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Certificate IV in Musical Theatre

CUA40520
Education & trainingCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
15Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
6Training providers
Oct 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CUA40520, 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 facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Musical Theatre PerformerArts Administrative Assistant (Small Theatre)
Industries
Theatre
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CUA40520 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 15 units: 8 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
BSBMKG546Develop social media engagement plans
CUAACT311Develop basic acting techniques for performance
CUAACT411Use acting techniques in performance
CUAACT412Develop and apply acting techniques for musical theatre
CUAACT413Develop and apply comedy techniques for musical theatre
CUAACT414Develop and apply specialist acting techniques for musical theatre repertoire
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
CUACIR401Develop acrobatic techniques for theatrical performances
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
CUAIND311Work effectively in the creative arts industry
CUAIND314Plan a career in the creative arts industry
CUAIND411Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
CUAIND412Provide freelance services
CUAMCP311Create simple musical compositions
CUAMLT311Develop and apply aural perception skills
CUAMPF412Develop and apply stagecraft skills
CUAMPF417Develop vocal techniques
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
CUAPPR314Participate in collaborative creative projects
CUAPPR414Develop self as artist
CUAPRF314Develop audition techniques
CUAPRF412Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer
CUAPRF414Develop movement skills for performance
CUAPRF417Develop expertise in musical theatre techniques
CUAPRF418Perform solo in a musical theatre context
CUAPRF419Perform in a musical theatre ensemble
CUAPRF420Develop on-camera performance skills
CUARES403Research history and theory to inform own arts practice
CUAVOS411Develop singing techniques for musical theatre
CUAVOS412Develop specialist singing techniques for musical theatre repertoire
CUAVOS413Develop vocal techniques for musical theatre
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
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CUA40520 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

6 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→
Dynamite Studios AcademyBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
Empowerdance Pty LtdBased in SA · Registered since 2011→
Queensland College of DanceBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
Rose Training AustraliaBased in QLD · Registered since 2009→

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.