Accredited Courses
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET)
NATIONAL VET REGULATOR (NVR) REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATION (RTO)
As a NVR RTO, The Australian Ballet School is formally approved to deliver, assess and issue qualifications for nationally recognised training. Registration requires an organisation to operate in accordance with nationally agreed standards. Registration of NVR RTOs is regulated through the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). Registration standards are endorsed by the Ministerial Council of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). Vocational Education and Training (VET) refers to education and training that focuses on delivering skills and knowledge required for specific industries. Training in the dance industry is focused on assisting aspiring performers to develop and demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to meet the profession’s high standards. The Australian Ballet School’s curriculum sets the requirements, against which training and assessment take place. Students must demonstrate that they are able to achieve the technical and creative mastery as outlined in the curriculum.
As a NVR RTO (provider code3132 and CRICOS code 00253A), The Australian Ballet School offers nationally recognised courses from Level 5. The Diploma of Dance (22034VIC, CRICOS 072515K) that students study in Levels 5 and 6 is a two year course. In Level 7 students study for the Advanced Diploma of Dance (22029VIC, CRICOS 072514M), developing skills for transition into the dance industry through performance and career management. The Graduate Year students study for the Vocational Graduate Diploma in Classical Ballet (10012NAT) where the focus is on preparing students at virtuoso level for the transition into the dance profession. Students refine and analyse their dance training with greater emphasis on professional performance and career management.
The School’s Vocational Graduate Certificate in Elite Dance Instruction (21823VIC, CRICOS 072516J) was accredited in 2007. The course is available to professional dancers wishing to undertake teacher training and provides graduates with a comprehensive knowledge and a strong focus on the methodology of vocational dance training, based on an eight level system derived from the Vaganova method. The course structure includes also provides the opportunity to enhance existing technical expertise through the application of pedagogical skills appropriate to this high level of professional dance training. The course is only open to a small number of participants at any one time in order to provide a highly individualised programme. In 2009 the Vocational Graduate Certificate in Elite Ballet Instruction was modified to the Vocational Graduate Certificate in Elite Dance Instruction.
DIPLOMA OF DANCE - Core units of competency
Demonstrate advanced classical ballet technique
Demonstrate intermediate pas de deux
Perform repertoire
Demonstrate intermediate solo variations
Demonstrate advanced contemporary dance technique
Demonstrate specialist character dance technique
Condition the body
Use advanced techniques to condition the body
Apply theatrical make-up
Elective units of competency
Demonstrate advanced pointe work techniques
Develop gym/weight training techniques for ballet
Develop music knowledge and listening skills
Apply music theory and appreciation
Apply cultural studies to dance
Perform drama and mime
Apply nutrition principles to the requirements of a dancer
Apply psychological techniques to performance
ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF DANCE - Core units of competency
Demonstrate virtuoso classical ballet technique
perform advanced pas de deux
perform advanced solo variations
perform advanced repertoire
demonstrate extended contemporary dance technique
apply psychological techniques to performance
manage a career in dance
use advanced techniques in theatrical make-up
elective units of competency
Demonstrate extended pointe-work technique
apply advanced gym/weight training to ballet
develop music knowledge and listening skills
apply music theory and appreciation
apply cultural studies to dance
perform drama and mime
apply nutrition principles to the requirements of a dancer
VOCATIONAL GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CLASSICAL BALLET
Demonstrate virtuoso classical ballet technique
Demonstrate and perform virtuoso solo variations
Perform virtuoso pas de deux
Perform virtuoso repertoire
Demonstrate virtuoso contemporary dance technique
Demonstrate virtuoso pointe work techniques (females)
Apply extended gym/weight techniques to virtuoso ballet training (males)
Apply psychological techniques to virtuoso performance
Apply nutrition principles to the requirements of a professional dancer
Plan a career in the creative arts industry
Monitor a safe workplace
VOCATIONAL GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ELITE DANCE INSTRUCTION - Core units of competency
Teach dance at an elite level
Select and apply music for dance exercises
Address the needs of young people in teaching dance at elite level
Foster the health and wellbeing of elite dancers
Plan and organise group-based delivery
Facilitate group-based learning
Plan and organise assessment *
Assess competence *
Participate in assessment validation *
Elective units of competency
Provide workplace coaching and/or mentoring
Develop assessment tools
Make judgements based on auditions *
Other requirements
Practicum
Supervised Teaching
Professional Practice
