Certificate II in Dance

CUA20120

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $7250

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Average Course Duration: 9 Months

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals developing basic technical skills and knowledge to prepare for work in the live performance industry.

The job roles that relate to this qualification may include trainee Indigenous dancer, trainee contemporary dancer or trainee musical theatre dancer.

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.

Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Creative Arts field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate II).

Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

Community and Personal Service Workers

17.3%

Community and Personal Service Workers
Professionals

15.9%

Professionals

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

Retail Trade

28.3%

Retail Trade
Education and Training

17.3%

Education and Training

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

 

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Subsidised Training

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VET Student Loans

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.


Creative Arts and Culture Career Pathway

Certificate II in Dance is in the Creative Arts Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Creative Arts and Culture.


Stream

Musical Theatre
Community Theatre and Events
Music Industry
Visual Arts
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
Screen and Media
Live Production and Services
Arts Administration and Services
Design

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Australian Apprenticeships


Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.


Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

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