VET Certificate III in Dance
VET Certificate III in Dance
| 🎓Course Type | VET |
|---|---|
| TASC Code | CUA30120 |
| TCE Points | 45 to 60 depending on specialisation |
| ⏱Hours | 150 |
| ✔️Standard | NA |
| 📚Prerequisites | NA |
📎Desirable prior experiences | This course is suitable for Year 11 and Year 12 students with some background in dance or performance |
| 📝Assessment | Assessment is completed through a variety of online quizzes, verbal, written and practical tasks. |
What will I learn?
In this course students attain nationally recognised certification, designed to launch a student into the dance industry. This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as entry-level dancers in the live performance industry. Individuals are expected to demonstrate the application of foundational skills and knowledge for routine activities required for dance and live performance contexts. It provides a pathway for an ensemble dancer. Students complete a series of modules online which are subsequently supported with practical experiences to consolidate their learning. Assessment is completed through a variety of online quizzes, verbal, written and practical simulations.
Modules of study include:
- Dance composition skills
- Working in the creative arts industry
- Performance techniques
- Body conditioning
- First Aid
- Jazz, Ballet and/or Contemporary technique
- Basic dance analysis
- Assisting with staging live performances
Why should I consider this course?
- You enjoy all genres of dance
- You enjoy the experience of performing on stage for others
- You like short tasks as opposed to creating ongoing choreographic works that are developed over a longer time frame
- You are interested in a range of aspects of dance, such as composition, basic analysis, fitness and conditioning, staging, and performance
- You like working independently to meet a creative deadline
- You wish to develop your self-confidence, collaborative and performance skills
- You would like recognition for work you are doing at external studios
What Skills does this course provide?
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as entry level dancers in the live performance industry. Individuals are expected to demonstrate application of foundational skills and knowledge for routine activities expected for dance and live performance contexts.
What Pathway Options does this course provide?
The Certificate III in Dance is is a desired for entry into higher level courses undertaken in full-time institutions, such as:
- Certificate IV in Dance
- Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management
- Diploma in Dance
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include ensemble dancer, dance teacher or arts administration and management.