Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in a wide variety of performance contexts that require a combination of singing, dancing and acting skills. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others.
Licensing/regulatory information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is limited to those who:
Have completed CUAWHS302 Apply work health and safety practices or can demonstrate equivalence; and
Can demonstrate, through audition or other form of evidence, competence in vocal, dance and/or acting skills at Certificate III level.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 15
8 core units plus
7 elective units , of which:
- a minimum of 4 units must be from Group A, with at least one of these selected from the ‘Acting’ sub-group, one from the ‘Dance’ sub-group and one from the ‘Voice and singing’ sub-group
- of the remaining units:
- up to 3 units may be from Group A and/or Group B
- up to 2 units may be from an accredited course or any currently endorsed Training Package qualification at Certificate IV level
- up to 1 unit may be from an accredited course or any currently endorsed Training Package qualification at Certificate III or Diploma level.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Core units
CUAACT402 Develop acting techniques for musical theatre
CUADAN412 Develop dance techniques for musical theatre
CUAPRF304 Develop audition techniques
CUAPRF408 Perform solo in a musical theatre context
CUAPRF409 Perform in a musical theatre ensemble
CUAVOS401 Develop singing techniques for musical theatre
CUAVOS403 Develop vocal techniques for musical theatre
CUAPPR404 Develop self as artist
Elective units
Group A
Acting
CUAACT401 Use a range of acting techniques in performance
CUAACT403 Develop comedy techniques for musical theatre
CUAACT404 Develop specialist acting techniques for musical theatre repertoire
Choreography
CUACHR401 Create and perform dance pieces
CUACHR403 Develop choreography skills
Circus skills
CUACIR401 Develop acrobatic techniques for theatrical performances
Cross-industry
BSBCRT402 Collaborate in a creative process
CUAIND402 Provide freelance services
CUARES403 Research history and theory to inform own arts practice
Cross sector performance
CUAPRF402 Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer
CUAPRF404 Refine movement skills for performance
CUAPRF407 Develop expertise in musical theatre techniques
CUAPRF410 Develop on-camera performance skills
CUAMPF402 Develop and maintain stagecraft skills
Dance
CUADAN403 Develop expertise in jazz dance technique
CUADAN405 Develop expertise in street dance technique
CUADAN406 Develop expertise in social dance technique
CUADAN407 Develop expertise in dance performance technique
CUADAN408 Develop expertise in ballet technique
CUADAN409 Develop expertise in contemporary dance technique
CUADAN410 Develop expertise in tap dance technique
CUADAN411 Develop expertise in cultural dance technique
Industry context
CUAIND401 Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
Workplace health and safety/safe dance
CUAWHS401 Apply movement and behavioural principles to physical conditioning
CUAWHS402 Participate in gym and weight training for performances
CUAWHS403 Incorporate anatomy and nutrition principles into skill development
CUAWHS404 Apply the Alexander technique in performance
Voice and singing
CUAVOS402 Develop specialist singing techniques for musical theatre repertoire
CUAMPF407 Develop vocal techniques
Group B
Acting
CUAACT301 Develop basic acting techniques
Choreography
CUACHR301 Develop basic dance composition skills
Circus skills
CUACIR301 Perform basic on-ground acrobatic techniques
Dance
CUADAN303 Develop dance partnering techniques
Industry context
CUAIND301 Work effectively in the creative arts industry
CUAIND304 Plan a career in the creative arts industry
CUAPPR304 Participate in collaborative creative projects
Make-up
CUAMUP301 Prepare personal appearance for performances
Workplace health and safety
CUAWHS301 Condition the body for dance performance
Cross sector
CUAMCP301 Compose simple songs or musical pieces
CUAMLT302 Develop and apply aural-perception skills
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUA40513 Certificate IV in Musical Theatre (Release 2) |
CUA40513 Certificate IV in Musical Theatre (Release 1) |
Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package. Unit codes updated. |
Equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5