CUA20120 – Certificate II in Dance with selected units of competency from the Certificate III in Dance
| Duration: Two Years | Location: Geelong High School Sacred Heart College | VCE Contribution: Scored Assessed |
The VCE VET Program in Dance (with selected units of competency from the Certificate III in Dance) is designed to provide students with development of basic technical skills and knowledge to prepare for work in the live performance industry.
Recognition within the VCE and VCE VM
This course contributes towards VCE and VCE VM.
Scored assessment is available for VCE VET Dance. Scored assessment is based on the scored Unit 3–4 sequence of VCE VET Dance.
Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for VCE VET Dance must undertake scored assessment. This consists of three coursework tasks, worth 50% of the overall study score, and an end-of-year performance examination which is worth 50% of the overall study score.
This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student’s best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment.
Where a student elects not to receive a study score no contribution to the ATAR will be available.
Program Content
The Certificate II in Dance (with selected units of competency from Certificate III in Dance) consists of a minimum 12 units of competency (UOCs) – completed over two years. UOCs may include:
Unit 1 and 2
- Develop basic dance techniques
- Work effectively with others
- Prepare for live performances
- Follow safe dance practices
- Develop a basic level of physical condition for dance
- performance
- 2 x electives in the following styles: jazz, street, contemporary, lyrical, ballet, tap
Unit 3 and 4
- Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances
- Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge
- Develop audition techniques
- Develop performance techniques
- 2 x electives in the following styles: jazz, street, contemporary, lyrical, ballet, tap
Additional Information
Entry Requirements: Students wishing to study a VET course will need to complete the relevant application form (in addition to completing subject selections). To be considered for a VET course, students are expected to have sound skills in the areas of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and literacy. Students also need to demonstrate a mature approach and commitment to their studies and learning.
Fees: Indicative fees for Certificate II in Dance are $800.00 (per year of study) *VET fees are subject to change.
Class Delivery: Classes may be delivered outside of standard School hours
| Delivery at Sacred Heart College | Delivery at Geelong High School | |
| Year One Delivery | Wednesday PM (2:00pm – 4:00pm in person, plus online) | Wednesday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm) *times may be subject to change. |
| Year Two Delivery | Monday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm) *times may be subject to change | |
| Transport | PM – Transport provided to VET (departing SJC at approximately 12:40pm). Students to make own travel arrangements home at end of session. |
* VET Courses are subject to minimum and maximum student applications and therefore places and course commencement cannot be guaranteed. Where minimum class numbers are not attained and a course does not commence, students may be able to apply at an alternate training provider offering the course. Training Providers may prioritise positions based on applicant year level.
Students are encouraged to consider and prepare alternate subject or VET preferences.