Modification History
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CUADTM509A |
This version first released with CUA11 Live Performance Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply professional and ethical business practices and refine dance teaching methodologies.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working at a senior level as teachers or instructors in a private dance studio or school. They could be employed by the school or offer their services on a freelance basis.
At this level, teachers and instructors are expected to display initiative and judgement and apply cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a variety of sources.
Applying the skills and knowledge in this unit is a largely self-directed activity, but may involve some mentored guidance.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Adhere to the Dance Industry Code of Ethics |
1.1. Comply with Dance Industry Code of Ethics when interacting with students and members of the public 1.2. Ensure that communication with students, parents or carers is appropriate and undertaken in a professional and accountable manner 1.3. Inform parents or carers of studio or school’s policy and procedures 1.4. Ensure that assessment tools and procedures enable students and parents or carers to have access to accurate and honest feedback and advice when requested 1.5. Ensure that class sizes and dance school/studio facilities are appropriate to the age group of students and level and dance style being taught 1.6. Ensure that references to or comparisons with the services of others are fair and balanced 1.7. Avoid situations that may lead to a conflict of interest |
2. Apply professional business practice |
2.1. Report medical concerns along with referral recommendations to relevant personnel 2.2. Comply with statutory requirements regarding student confidentiality and duty of care 2.3. Distribute only promotional material that contains factual statements , the accuracy of which can be verified 2.4. Set up and use effective systems for managing budgets, finance and paperwork associated with own practice as a teacher 2.5. Establish and maintain effective support services |
3. Conduct teaching practice in an ethical manner |
3.1. Uphold and enhance the good standing and reputation of the dance teaching profession 3.2. Ensure no attempt is made to influence or intimidate examiner at an examination or judge at a competition 3.3. Act with impartiality in any assessment or judging role 3.4. Act in an ethical manner with regard to other dance schools when conducting student recruitment campaigns |
4. Work effectively with others |
4.1. Communicate with others in a way that engenders respect 4.2. Share information and ideas in a timely fashion to enhance work outcomes 4.3. Seek information and ideas from others as required to assist achievement of work requirements 4.4. Observe linguistic and cultural protocols when communicating with others 4.5. Seek feedback from relevant personnel on own teaching practice and incorporate constructive suggestions into continuous improvement strategies |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication, teamwork and organisational skills to:
- respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own teaching practice
- discuss teaching issues with colleagues
- effectively impart information to students and parents or carers
- initiative and enterprise skills to think laterally about ways to improve own teaching practice
- learning skills to maintain own expertise by taking advantage of ongoing professional development opportunities
- problem-solving skills to manage financial management aspects of own teaching practice
- self-management and planning skills to:
- manage time
- follow OHS requirements as they relate to the teaching of dance or movement
- act in an ethical manner in own teaching practice.
Required knowledge
- well-developed knowledge of the:
- Dance Industry Code of Ethics
- Australian Guidelines for Dance Teachers
- availability and sources of resources, equipment and support services for learners with specific needs
- organisational record management system and reporting requirements
- OHS relating to teaching role, including:
- duty of care under common law
- safe dance practice
- reporting requirements for hazards
- safe use and maintenance of equipment
- emergency procedures
- sources of OHS information
- overview knowledge of relevant policy, legal requirements, codes of practice and national standards, including commonwealth, state or territory requirements with regard to:
- OHS in the context of teaching dance
- recording information and confidentiality requirements
- anti-discrimination, including equal opportunity, racial vilification and disability discrimination in the context of teaching dance.
Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Dance Industry Code of Ethics is: |
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Communication should be: |
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Assessment tools and procedures include: |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Student confidentiality may relate to: |
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Duty of care relates to: |
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Factual statements may relate to: |
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Support services may include: |
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Impartiality can be demonstrated through: |
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Continuous improvement strategies may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Performing arts - dance teaching and management
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.