This qualification reflects the role of dance teachers and dance studio managers who have the cognitive and communication skills to transmit knowledge and skills to others. At this level individuals are expected to apply theory and creative skills in a range of situations and to display initiative and judgement in planning activities. They have autonomy in performing complex technical operations and can be responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating the work of others within broad but generally well-defined parameters.

Job roles

Possible job title relevant to this qualification includes:

dance studio manager or teacher.

Total number of units = 15

8 core units plus

7 elective units

The elective units consist of:

5 units from Group A

of the remaining units:

up to 2 may be from Group A and/or B

up to 2 may be from a Diploma in any endorsed Training Package or accredited course

1 may be from a Certificate IV or Advanced Diploma in any endorsed Training Package.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.

Core units

BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans

BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan

BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace

CUACHR501A Create and perform complex dance pieces

CUADTM508A Refine dance teaching methodologies

CUADTM509A Refine professional practice as a dance teacher

CUAPPM501A Manage live productions

SITXMPR005A Develop and manage marketing strategies

Group A elective units

Dance literacy

CUADLT402A Explore the relationship between music and dance

CUAWRT501A Write about dance

Dance teaching

CUADTM501A Maintain professional practice as a dance school or studio manager

CUADTM502A Teach medium level classical ballet dance technique

CUADTM503A Teach medium level jazz dance technique

CUADTM504A Teach medium level contemporary dance technique

CUADTM505A Teach medium level tap dance technique

CUADTM506A Teach medium level cultural dance technique

CUADTM507A Teach classical ballet pointe technique

CUADTM510A Develop teaching programs for the Advanced 1 level of the Cecchetti Ballet method

CUADTM511A Teach medium level dance technique

Industry context

CUAIND401A Extend expertise in specialist field

Occupational health and safety/safe dance

CUAOHS403A Incorporate anatomy and nutrition principles into skill development

Research

CUARES501A Refine conceptual understanding of dance

Cross-industry

BSBMGT617A Develop and implement a business plan

BSBPUB503A Manage fundraising and sponsorship activities

BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements

CUSFIM501A Secure funding for projects

CUVPRP505A Establish and maintain safe professional practice

Group B elective units

Dance teaching

CUADTM601A Teach high level classical ballet dance technique

CUADTM602A Teach high level jazz dance technique

CUADTM603A Teach high level contemporary dance technique

CUADTM604A Teach high level tap dance technique

CUADTM605A Teach high level cultural dance technique

CUADTM606A Teach high level dance technique

Selecting electives for different outcomes

The following example is designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level, but it is in no way prescriptive.

Dance studio manager/teacher

Core units plus:

BSBPUB503A Manage fundraising and sponsorship activities

CUADTM501A Maintain professional practice as a dance school or studio manager

CUADTM503A Teach medium level jazz dance technique

CUADTM504A Teach medium level contemporary dance technique

CUADTM602A Teach high level jazz dance technique

CUADTM603A Teach high level contemporary dance technique

CUAIND401A Extend expertise in specialist field

The units of competency listed below or demonstrated competence.

BSBSMB405A Monitor and manage small business operations

CUADTM401A Plan and organise dance classes

CUADTM403A Apply safe dance teaching methods

CUAPPM401A Contribute to the organisation of productions

HLTFA301B Apply first aid

TAEASS401A Plan assessment activities and processes

TAEASS402A Assess competence

TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs

Plus at least one of the following units:

CUADTM402A Teach basic classical ballet dance technique

CUADTM404A Teach basic jazz dance technique

CUADTM405A Teach basic contemporary dance technique

CUADTM406A Teach basic tap dance technique

CUADTM407A Teach basic cultural dance technique

CUADTM408A Teach Cecchetti ballet method at introductory level

CUADTM409A Teach Cecchetti ballet method at junior level

CUADTM410A Teach Cecchetti ballet method at intermediate level

CUADTM411A Teach basic dance technique

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the creative industries for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. This table is a summary of employability skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive.