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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication teamwork and organisational skills to

respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance in a teaching role

present confidently in a teaching situation

convey information and instructions in classes

seek assistance from others as required

group facilitation skills to ensure that every learner has an opportunity for participation and input

initiative and enterprise skills to assist in identifying and implementing effective teaching strategies to promote selfexpression and selfconfidence

learning skills to

provide feedback to learners by identifying areas of weakness

evaluate and modify the class as required

listening skills to

monitor and adjust teaching as required

maintain correct tempo and phrasing in movement sequences

problemsolving skills to

memorise basic exercises and routines

respond appropriately to the unexpected in a teaching situation

selfmanagement and planning skills to

assist in planning teaching sessions

maintain an appropriate standard of personal presentation in a teaching context

demonstrate safe dance practices

review and reflect on own work performance

technical skills to demonstrate basic techniques in chosen dance genre or style

Required knowledge

overview knowledge of

basic first aid procedures to enable effective management of injuries that may occur during the class

dance teaching terminology

testing and checking techniques to enable safe use of equipment used in classes

OHS principles in a teaching context

welldeveloped knowledge of

genre and chosen style of dance to instruct participants in basic skills or movements during classes

health and other factors affecting ability to participate in dance classes

anatomy and physiology of basic body structures

common dance injuries to enable the implementation of effective injuryprevention strategies

fundamental principles of dance analysis to enable accurate corrections to be made to technique

evaluation processes to enable improvements to be made to classes

safe dance practices

Evidence Required

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

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

assist in planning and conducting dance classes in response to the needs and capabilities of participants

use teaching methods and strategies that are safe and supportive

monitor the progress of participants and makes adjustments in response to changing situations

provide positive feedback to participants to encourage motivation selfesteem and selfexpression

demonstrate safe dance practices

evaluate and reflect on own performance to identify ways in which own teaching skills can be improved

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

resources and equipment

opportunities for assisting in the teaching of dance classes in either a real or simulated situation

a venue with adequate space and appropriate flooring

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

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence

thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by candidate

verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

direct observation or video recordings of candidate assisting in the teaching of a dance class

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of methods strategies and other issues involved in preparing for and assisting in the teaching of dance classes

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUSOHSA Follow occupational health and safety procedures

CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures

SISCCROA Apply legal and ethical instructional skills

SISCCRO302A Apply legal and ethical instructional skills.

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.

Dance classes may be:	ballet ballroom classical contemporary cultural folk Indigenous jazz Latin social.
Characteristics may include:	age emotional, physical and intellectual development existing injuries fitness skill level.
Equipment and resources may include:	dance studio or community hall electronic equipment music teaching aids technological aids.
Teaching strategies may refer to:	command and response demonstration directive approaches through specific set tasks experiential or problem solving progressive whole skill.
Safe dance environment may refer to:	appropriate heating, cooling and lighting appropriate flooring security size of floor area unobstructed space ventilation.
Organisational policy and procedures may refer to:	communication protocols OHS reporting of hazards and risks risk minimisation selection of participants for performances scheduling requirements.
Injury-prevention strategies may include:	suitable footwear and clothing warm-up and cool-down techniques, such as: barre and floor exercises exercises for areas, such as: body conditioning and strength development flexibility isometric control coordination improvement and enhancement exercises muscle contraction and release isolation and mobility of body parts slow stretching slow and deep breathing.