Help your students discover their performance potential
ACPA’s 10919NAT Certificate II in Performing Arts course is designed for students ready to take their first step into the performing arts industry, improve their pathways into tertiary education, or prepare for future employment.
Delivered through nine compulsory core units of music, dance and acting, this foundation course teaches:
- listening, music theory and vocal/instrumental skills
- health and fitness, physical conditioning, nutrition, and health and safety, stage presence, vocal development, and common theatre conventions, public speaking and presentation skills
- the historical, social and cultural significance of drama and theatre, traditional cultural dance, modern fusion, hip hop, contemporary and ballet
This is a nationally accredited professional qualification in which both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students are encouraged to participate.
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10919NAT Certificate II in Performing Arts
This qualification is made up of nine compulsory core units as described in the Course Units section.
Total supervised hours: 265 hours
Total unsupervised hours: 350 hours
Total unsupervised hours may comprise of:
- participating in community rehearsals and performances
- rehearsing scripts, music, songs and dance routines
- researching performing artists, performance styles, background material for performances
- monitoring and recording fitness levels, diet and training program
- liaising with community and elders
- listening to music and watching films
Early exit points are not applicable.
A Statement of Attainment will be issued for any unit of competency completed if the full qualification is not completed.
Completion of the Certificate II qualification provides 4 of the 20 credits required for the Queensland Certificate of Education.
Core Units
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CUAWHS211 | Develop a basic level of physical fitness for dance performance | 40 |
| CUAACT311 | Develop basic acting techniques for performance | 30 |
| CUAMLT211 | Develop musical ideas and knowledge | 25 |
| CUADAN211 | Develop basic dance techniques | 20 |
| CUAMPF311 | Develop technical skills for musical performances | 20 |
| CUAPRF211 | Prepare for live performances | 35 |
| CUAMPF214 | Perform music from simple written notation | 30 |
| CUAPRF311 | Create and perform stories for theatre | 25 |
| CUADAN215 | Perform basic contemporary dance techniques | 45 |
There are no essential entry requirements for this course. Learners are recommended to have completed Year 9, are currently participating in High School, and to have language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Year 10 High School standard. LLN support is to be made available when required.