CUA30311 - Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching
Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching
This qualification reflects the role of a person working in a varied context in the private dance teaching industry, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge.
Job roles
Possible job title relevant to this qualification includes:
assistant dance teacher (5-10 year olds in a private dance studio).
Subjects
Total number of units = 12
8 core units plus
4 elective units
Of the elective units:
4 may be from the list of elective units below
up to 3 may be from a Certificate III in any endorsed Training Package
up to 2 may be from a Certificate III in any accredited course
1 may be from a Certificate II or IV in any endorsed Training Package.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
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.
Assistant dance teacher (5-10 year olds in a private dance studio)
Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower level qualification. However, completion of CUA30111 Certificate III in Dance or evidence of competencies equivalent to CUA30111 is desirable.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
Employability Skills
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.
Employability skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification
Communication
reading and understanding sources of information about anatomy and nutrition
communicating effectively and constructively with people from different cultural backgrounds and with differing levels of ability
presenting confidently in teaching situations
conveying information and instructions in classes
completing workplace documentation
Teamwork
working constructively with teachers and mentors
sharing industry information with colleagues and peers
Problem-solving
planning work tasks in a logical sequence
identifying behavioural issues with learners and taking action within own level of responsibility
identifying and responding to situations that require the application of first aid
Initiative and enterprise
interpreting music elements and structures
adapting teaching style to suit target group
Planning and organising
prioritising work tasks and establishing deadlines
Self-management
monitoring own work and introducing strategies to improve performance
prioritising work tasks and working within deadlines
demonstrating reliability in all agreed work commitments
complying with OHS requirements in the workplace
Learning
developing knowledge of dance styles and genres
providing dance instruction under supervision
applying ethical instructional principles to teaching activities
responding appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance in a teaching role