Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events

CUA30220

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in a variety of community-based performance and production contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. It applies to individuals who work in small-scale dance, theatre and events environments within the creative industries. Individuals at this level may provide support to others involved in production with limited responsibility overseeing other personnel.

The job roles that relate to this qualification may include community theatre production assistants, theatre assistants, project officers and community theatre performers.

There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.

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.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply work health and safety practices Core
Plan a career in the creative arts industry Core
Use inclusive work practices Core
Work effectively in the creative arts industry Core
Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment Elective
Assist with bump in and bump out of shows Elective
Assist with conceiving and preparing performance spaces Elective
Assist with dance teaching Elective
Assist with marketing and promotion Elective
Assist with production operations for live performances Elective
Book rehearsal and performance venues and administer bookings Elective
Condition body for dance performance Elective
Contribute to backup accompaniment as part of a group Elective
Create and perform stories for theatre Elective
Develop a basic level of physical fitness for dance performance Elective
Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge Elective
Develop and apply dance partnering techniques Elective
Develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts Elective
Develop and apply knowledge of costume Elective
Develop audition techniques Elective
Develop basic acting techniques for performance Elective
Develop basic audio skills and knowledge Elective
Develop basic lighting skills Elective
Develop basic musical theatre techniques Elective
Develop dance improvisation skills Elective
Develop performance techniques Elective
Develop technical skills for musical performances Elective
Develop vocal techniques for use in performance Elective
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support Elective
Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols Elective
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices Elective
Implement copyright arrangements Elective
Increase depth of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dance techniques Elective
Increase depth of contemporary dance techniques Elective
Increase depth of cultural dance techniques Elective
Increase depth of social dance techniques Elective
Increase depth of street dance techniques Elective
Increase depth of tap dance techniques Elective
Instruct group exercise sessions Elective
Integrate rhythm into movement activities Elective
Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments Elective
Maintain interactive content Elective
Manage conflict Elective
Organise workplace information Elective
Participate in sustainable work practices Elective
Perform basic on-ground acrobatic techniques Elective
Perform with respect to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander customary law, ethics and tradition Elective
Produce and prepare photo images Elective
Provide First Aid Elective
Provide seating and ticketing services Elective
Provide work skill instruction Elective
Use business software applications Elective
Use hand and power tools Elective
Use music and singing in performances Elective
Usher patrons Elective
Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation Elective
Write content for a range of media Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Dancer and Choreographer

    ANZSCO 211112

    Dancers or Choreographers entertain by performing dances, or creating dance compositions.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Entertainer and Variety Artist

    ANZSCO 211113

    Entertainers or Variety Artists entertain by performing variety acts using a mix of acting, singing, dancing, and movement skills.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Other Actor, Dancer and Entertainer

    ANZSCO 211199

    Other Actors, Dancers and Entertainers includes jobs like Circus Trainer, Disc Jockey (Nightclub), Extra (Film or Television), Motivational Speaker, Public Speaker, and Stunt Performer.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Community Arts Worker

    ANZSCO 272611

    Community Arts Workers identify issues of local need, concerns and aspirations through community consultation, and design and implement strategies to facilitate and encourage community arts projects and happenings, and promote the value of community cultural development.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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