Total number of units = 15

8 core units plus

7 elective units, of which:

a minimum of 5 units must be from Group A

of the remaining units:

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

up to 2 units may be from an accredited course or any currently endorsed Training Package qualification at Diploma level

up to 1 unit may be from an accredited course or any currently endorsed Training Package qualification at Certificate IV or Advanced Diploma level.

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

Core units

BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans

BSBMGT517 Manage operational plan

BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace

CUACHR501 Create and perform complex dance pieces

CUADTM508 Refine dance teaching methodologies

CUADTM509 Refine professional practice as a dance teacher

CUAPPM501 Manage small-scale live productions

SITXMPR502 Develop and implement marketing strategies

Elective units

Group A

BSBMGT617 Develop and implement a business plan

BSBPUB503 Manage fundraising and sponsorship activities

BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

CUACMP501 Manage copyright arrangements

CUADLT402 Explore the relationship between music and dance

CUADTM501 Maintain professional practice as a dance school or studio manager

CUADTM502 Teach medium level classical ballet dance technique

CUADTM503 Teach medium level jazz dance technique

CUADTM504 Teach medium level contemporary dance technique

CUADTM505 Teach medium level tap dance technique

CUADTM506 Teach medium level cultural dance technique

CUADTM507 Teach classical ballet pointe technique

CUADTM510 Develop teaching programs for the Advanced 1 level of the Cecchetti Ballet method

CUADTM511 Teach medium level dance technique

CUAFIM501 Source funding for projects

CUAPPR505 Establish and maintain safe creative practice

CUARES501 Refine conceptual understanding of dance

CUAWHS403 Incorporate anatomy and nutrition principles into skill development

CUAWRT501 Write about dance

Group B

CUADTM601 Teach high level classical ballet dance technique

CUADTM602 Teach high level jazz dance technique

CUADTM603 Teach high level contemporary dance technique

CUADTM604 Teach high level tap dance technique

CUADTM605 Teach high level cultural dance technique

CUADTM606 Teach high level dance technique

CUAWHS404 Apply the Alexander technique in performance

The units of competency listed below or demonstrated competence.

BSBSMB405 Monitor and manage small business operations

CUADTM401 Plan and organise dance classes

CUADTM403 Apply safe dance teaching methods

CUAPPM401 Contribute to the organisation of productions

HLTAID003 Provide first aid

TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes

TAEASS402 Assess competence

TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs

Plus at least one of the following units:

CUADTM402 Teach basic classical ballet dance technique

CUADTM404 Teach basic jazz dance technique

CUADTM405 Teach basic contemporary dance technique

CUADTM406 Teach basic tap dance technique

CUADTM407 Teach basic cultural dance technique

CUADTM408 Teach Cecchetti Ballet method at introductory level

CUADTM409 Teach Cecchetti Ballet method at junior level

CUADTM410 Teach Cecchetti Ballet method at intermediate level

CUADTM411 Teach basic dance technique