Qualification Outline

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Certificate I in Dance

Certificate I in Dance

Qualification
National Code:
CUA10120
State Code:
BGT2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1001 - Performing Arts
Original TGA Release Date
16/04/2021
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
180
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 16/04/2021 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals developing foundational skills and knowledge required to prepare for work in the dance and live performance industry. The range of dance techniques associated with this qualification is limited.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include trainee dancer or trainee musical theatre dancer.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Qualification
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Units of competency in qualification
Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = six (6)
- Three (3) core units plus
- Three (3) elective units, of which:
- at least one (1) must be from Group A
- of the remaining elective units:
- all may be from Group A and/or Group B
- One (1) may be from this or any other currently endorsed Certificate I or above training package qualification or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All three (3) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODJ43 CUAIND211 Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge 20 Unit of competency
ODF30 CUADAN111 Develop foundational dance techniques 25 Unit of competency
ODF87 CUAWHS111 Follow safe dance practices 60 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODH97 CUADAN118 Develop foundational Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dance techniques 25 Unit of competency
ODD79 CUADAN112 Develop foundational ballet dance techniques 40 Unit of competency
ODF21 CUADAN117 Develop foundational contemporary dance techniques 25 Unit of competency
ODF22 CUADAN116 Develop foundational cultural dance techniques 25 Unit of competency
ODE03 CUADAN113 Develop foundational jazz dance techniques 25 Unit of competency
ODF25 CUADAN115 Develop foundational street dance techniques 25 Unit of competency
ODF27 CUADAN114 Develop foundational tap dance techniques 25 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to two (2) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCG09 BSBCRT201 Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills 25 Unit of competency
ODF53 CUAATS111 Develop understanding of own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity 50 Unit of competency
OCF04 BSBPEF101 Plan and prepare for work readiness 20 Unit of competency
OCD33 HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support 12 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J690 CUA10113 Certificate I in Dance Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information