Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and teach recreational dance classes. It focuses on using methods for teaching dance in a community, social or recreational context and implementing injury prevention strategies.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working as community dance instructors in a community recreation environment with responsibility for teaching recreational dance programs. Work would be undertaken in locations such as community recreation centres, indoor or outdoor recreation facilities or dance studios with a focus on community development.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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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. |
1. Identify participant needs and expectations. |
1.1. Identify the characteristics , needs and expectations of participants according to organisational policies and procedures and the roles and functions of dance . 1.2. Identify any special requirements according to participants' needs. 1.3. Advise participants of any reasons why they should not participate in the recreational dance program . |
2. Plan a recreational dance program. |
2.1. Identify and access equipment and resources appropriate for the program according to organisational policies and procedures. 2.2. Design and document a recreational dance program to meet the identified needs and abilities of participants according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 2.3. Identify effective and safe teaching strategies appropriate to the teaching context. 2.4. Select music and choreography appropriate to the teaching context. 2.5. Identify risks to participant safety and take action to minimise these according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 2.6. Identify injury prevention strategies according to organisational policies and procedures. 2.7. Identify and provide a safe dance environment according to organisational policies and procedures. |
3. Conduct the recreational dance program. |
3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information to participants in a suitable manner. 3.2. Monitor participants' progress against program aims. 3.3. Implement identified teaching methods and strategies and modify as required. 3.4. Assist participants to perform dance moves and make appropriate corrections according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.5. Encourage participants to seek and provide feedback regarding their progress during the program, according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.6. Implement injury prevention strategies according to organisational policies and procedures. |
4. Identify community performance opportunities. |
4.1. Identify appropriate community performance opportunities for participants according to organisational policies and procedures. 4.2. Apply selection procedures for performance roles according to organisational policies and procedures. 4.3. Assist participants to prepare for community recreational dance performances. |
5. Evaluate the program. |
5.1. Seek and acknowledge feedback from relevant stakeholders involved in the program. 5.2. Evaluate all relevant components of the program according to organisational policies and procedures. 5.3. Identify potential areas of improvement for future programs. 5.4. Review own performance and identify potential improvements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure candidate plans and conducts multiple recreational dance programs of a sufficient duration to enable demonstration of techniques that balance individual and group needs and ensure consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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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:
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. |
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Characteristics may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Roles and functions of dance may include: |
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Dance program may include: |
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Equipment and resources may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Teaching strategies may include: |
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Risks may include: |
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Injury prevention strategies may include: |
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Safe dance environment may include: |
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Community performance opportunities may include: |
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Relevant stakeholders may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Community Recreation
Competency Field
Dance