Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 1.0.

Elements 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria 

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Perform warm-up activities

1.1 Discuss the components of warm-up and warm-down routine with relevant personnel

1.2 Undertake routines that contain bounce, energy, balance and pushing into the floor

1.3 Position weight to maintain balance throughout warm-up routines

1.4 Complete physical coordination, balancing and stretching exercise routines

1.5 Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for acrobatic routines

2. Extend acrobatic skills to include theatrical performances

2.1 Follow safety procedures to minimise risk of injuries when practising and performing acrobatic techniques

2.2 Practise moving smoothly into and out of acrobatic performance

2.3 Incorporate injury-prevention techniques into acrobatic exercises and performances

2.4 Apply support techniques for other acrobats in partnered and group routines

2.5 Incorporate acrobatic routines into musical theatre performances in ways that convey their choreographic intent

3. Maintain expertise

3.1 Practise and refine acrobatic techniques

3.2 Maintain and apply knowledge of theatrical trends and terminology that impact on acrobatic techniques

3.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own acrobatic skills

3.4 Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

3.3, 3.4

• Seeks feedback and accepts guidance from others
• Observes industry practitioners, sources new ideas and identifies trends, and applies to own techniques

Oral communication

1.1, 2.4, 3.3

• Obtains information by listening and questioning

Navigate the world of work

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

• Takes responsibility for own professional development

Interact with others

1.1, 2.4, 3.3

• Works collaboratively on developing and improving acrobatic techniques
• Performs acrobatic routines with partners and in groups
• Uses acrobatic routines to convey choreographic intent to spectators

Get the work done

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5

• Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to classes, performances and evaluation of own skill development
• Develops a movement memory
• Builds stamina required to incorporate acrobatics into theatrical performances
• Takes steps to minimise risk of injury through following acrobatic safety procedures

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUACIR401 Develop acrobatic techniques for theatrical performances (Release 2)

CUACIR401 Develop acrobatic techniques for theatrical performances (Release 1)

Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0.