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- Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events
OverviewAbout this course
Kick-start your community stage career or go behind the scenes with this highly practical course. Workshop your creative ideas, tell your stories and develop your performing skills while developing real-world experience in theatrical and live musical productions.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Develop your live performance techniques in singing, dancing and acting
Assist in theatre productions
Collaborate with a diverse range of people
Work safely and compliantly in the arts industry
Build your career portfolio and strengthen your networking in the industry
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Certificate qualification
Specialist skills that will provide you with the direction you need to take the next step in your community arts career
The confidence to network with industry professionals and a network of professional peers
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
A high level of comfort performing in front of other people
An ability to learn and memorise lines, lyrics or movement pieces
A willingness to share and collaborate ideas
A commitment to the creative process
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: Performer (with singing and dance skills), Drama tutor, Assistant stage manager, Assistant lighting technician, Assistant audio technician and Production assistant
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study1 Course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 13 Units of competency, including 4 core and 9 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Work effectively in the creative arts industryCUAIND311
Apply work health and safety practicesCUAWHS312
Plan a career in the creative arts industryCUAIND314
Use inclusive work practicesBSBTWK301
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