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.