Modification History
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Release 3 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 6.0. Minor change to add the following units of competency in the elective unit list:
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This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.1. Version created to add the following unit of competency in the elective list:
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Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of dancers with the technique and talent required to work in professional dance companies, as well as commercial or competition settings. At this level, individuals are expected to apply wide-ranging, highly specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives required for chosen dance styles. They have autonomy in performing complex operations and can be expected to apply initiative and judgement in planning, design, and technical or management functions.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include professional 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.
Entry Requirements
Individuals must complete an audition or provide another form of evidence which demonstrates their competence in at least one dance style equivalent to Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 5 or above.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 18
4 core units plus
14 elective units , of which:
- at least 6 must be from Group A
- of the remaining elective units:
- all may be from Group A and/or Group B
- up to 3 may be from this or any other currently endorsed Diploma 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.
Core units
CUADAN531 Refine dance techniques
CUADAN631 Perform dance repertoire at a professional level
CUAWHS611 Apply advanced gym and weight training to dance
CUAWHS612 Develop strategies for maintaining resilience in a competitive environment
Elective units
Group A – Dance skills
CUACHR511 Create and perform complex dance pieces
CUACHR611 Create choreography for stage and screen
CUADAN613 Extend ballet techniques to a professional level
CUADAN614 Extend ballet performance skills to a professional level
CUADAN615 Perform pas de deux at a professional level
CUADAN616 Extend pointe work techniques to a professional level
CUADAN617 Extend dance techniques to a professional level
CUADAN618 Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level
CUADAN619 Extend cultural dance performance skills to a professional level
CUADAN621 Perform virtuoso contemporary dance techniques
CUAIND611 Work professionally in the creative arts industry
CUAMPF612 Manage stagecraft aspects of performances
CUARES601 Research and apply concepts of live performance practice
CUAWHS406 Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments
Group B - General
BSBWHS512 Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety
CUABRT502 Manage and operate technical requirements for virtual and hybrid events
CUACMP511 Manage copyright arrangements
CUADAN517 Refine dance partnering techniques
CUADAN518 Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques
CUADAN519 Refine pointe work techniques
CUADES523 Design virtual and hybrid events
CUADTM431 Design and conduct dance learning program
CUAFIM511 Source funding for projects
CUAMUP511 Apply theatrical make-up and hairstyles
CUAPRF511 Refine performance techniques
CUAPRF513 Prepare for and perform in competitive environments
CUARES501 Refine conceptual understanding of dance
CUARES503 Analyse cultural history and theory
CUAWHS511 Maintain a high level of fitness for performance
CUAWRT501 Write about dance
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification. Supersedes and is not equivalent to CUA60113 Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance).
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5