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Certificate II in Dance
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CUA20120
You have the discipline and technical foundation developed through consistent studio practice and performance. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to create a recognition pathway for your foundational dance skills. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this qualification becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals developing basic technical skills and knowledge to prepare for work in the live performance industry. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include trainee Indigenous dancer, trainee contemporary dancer or trainee musical theatre 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.
Qualification Code
CUA20120
Training Package
CUA — Creative Arts and Culture Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
10 (6 core + 4 elective)
Entry Requirements
Nil
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Trainee Indigenous Dancer | Performing as a developing member of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance ensemble or cultural group. |
| Contemporary Trainee Dancer | Working as a junior performer within contemporary dance companies or independent creative projects. |
| Trainee Dancer (Musical Theatre) | Performing foundational jazz and theatrical dance routines as part of a live stage production cast. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Participation in dance studio programmes
- ✓Membership in community performance groups
- ✓Junior roles in amateur theatre ensembles
Performance & Artistic Evidence
- ✓Video recordings of live performances or rehearsals
- ✓Show programmes and stage photographs
- ✓Rehearsal logs or artistic portfolios
Safety & Industry Practice
- ✓Warm-up and cool-down routine documentation
- ✓Safe dance practice checklists
- ✓Physical fitness and nutrition journals
Training & Development
- ✓Workshop participation certificates
- ✓Class attendance records
- ✓Previous creative arts or performance certificates
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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