Certificate II in Dance
Course code: CUA20113
(With selected units from CUA30113 Certificate III in Dance)
Registered Training Organisation: Ausdance
RTO code: 20949
Delivered by Horsham College
Course Summary
The VET Dance programs aim to enhance employment prospects in the live performance and entertainment industry and enable participants to gain a recognised credential and make an informed choice of vocation or career path.
Accreditation
Contribution towards VCE: VM (replacing VCAL Intermediate and Senior Certificate)
It is mandated that students studying VCE: VM from 2023 must complete 180 hours of Certificate II or above. This will contribute 2 VET credits towards a student’s program.
Contribution towards VPC (replacing Foundation VCAL)
Students studying VPC from 2023 can include a VET program, however it is not mandated.
Contribution towards VCE
Students will be eligible for up to 2 units at Units 1 and 2 level and a Unit 3 and 4 sequence.
ATAR Contribution
Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution must undertake scored assessment. This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student’s best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study
Scored Assessment Available
Yes
National Accreditation
.
Program Delivery
Program structure
Delivered over two years
Location
Horsham College Dance Studio
Contact Hours
Wednesdays 9.30 am to 3.20 pm
Structured Workplace Learning
A minimum of 20 days work placement is recommended.
Employment and Study Pathways
Possible study pathways
There is a comprehensive range of certificate, advanced certificate, diploma, degree/bachelor, graduate certificate and graduate diploma course offerings from many and diverse providers around Australia.
Potential career paths
Performance in a variety of dance styles and at a range of levels, including:
- Elite performance
- Choreography
- Community dance, theatre and events (performers and administrators)
- Community cultural development and maintenance (performers and managers/administrators)
- Musical theatre (performers and cabaret performers/producers)
- Dance teaching and management
Fees and Equipment
Clothing/Equipment/OH&S
Appropriate loose, comfortable clothing for dance instruction
Materials Fee
To be paid for by DET for students attending public schools. Independent and Catholic schools will discuss fees with their families.
Study Units
Units may include:
|
Unit code |
First Year |
|
BSBWOR203B |
Work effectively with others |
|
CUADAN201 |
Develop basic dance techniques |
|
CUAWHS101 |
Follow basic safe dance practices |
|
CUADAN209 |
Perform basic cultural dance technique |
|
CUADAN208 |
Perform basic street dance technique |
|
CUADAN207 |
Perform basic tap dance technique |
|
CUADAN206 |
Perform basic ballet dance technique |
|
CUADAN203 |
Perform basic jazz dance technique |
|
CUADAN205 |
Perform basic contemporary dance technique |
|
CUAWH201 |
Develop a basic level of physical condition for dance |
|
Unit code |
Second Year |
|
CUAPRF201 |
Prepare self for performances |
|
CUAIND201 |
Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge |
|
CUAPRF304 |
Develop audition techniques |
|
CAUDAN202 |
Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances |
|
CAUDAN305 |
Increase depth of jazz dance technique |
|
CAUDAN308 |
Increase depth of contemporary dance technique |
* Units may vary to meet the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority (VCAA) requirements and trends
Contact
RTO Contact
Horsham College
Lyndon Kuhne (03) 5381 7712
Contact the WSMVET Cluster Coordinator via the Contact Page