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Certificate III in Dance
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CUA30120
Your hours in the studio and your presence on stage represent a significant investment in your craft. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a formal recognition pathway for your dance expertise. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as we can guide you through the assessment of your performance skills.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as entry level dancers in the live performance industry. Individuals are expected to demonstrate application of foundational skills and knowledge for routine activities expected for dance and live performance contexts. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include ensemble 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
CUA30120
Training Package
CUA — Creative Arts and Culture Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
13 (5 core + 8 elective)
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 2 or above.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Ensemble Dancer | Performing as part of a dance company or theatrical production, maintaining technical standards through daily training and rehearsals. |
| Live Performance Artist | Applying foundational dance styles and performance techniques to routine activities within a live entertainment context. |
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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
- ✓Professional dance resume
- ✓Performance contracts or letters of engagement
- ✓Show programs and promotional materials
Performance Evidence
- ✓Video recordings of live performances
- ✓Audition tapes or showreels
- ✓Footage of rehearsals and technical runs
Technical Skills
- ✓Body conditioning and injury prevention logs
- ✓Choreography notes and composition drafts
- ✓Peer or director feedback on technique
Industry Engagement
- ✓Records of professional workshops or masterclasses
- ✓Safety and health compliance records in a studio
- ✓Evidence of rhythmic and musicality assessment
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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