National Dance Qualifications Overview
For inclusion in the National Live Performance Training Package. To learn about the project and the context in which National Dance Qualifications are being developed, please view the two background presentations available online (links are below).
Click on the title of the presentation from the list below. On the page that loads, click the 'play' arrow in the top left corner to start the recording.
Project Overview (16 mins) - recorded 21 October 2009
What is a Training Package? (21 mins) - recorded 1 October 2009
Background
The proliferation of dance genres, the rise of competition television shows and high profile dance events has led to an increase in demand for training in all styles of dance. As the Industry Skills Council responsible for national qualifications in the cultural industries in Australia, IBSA has commenced a project to develop a Live Performance Training Package, which will incorporate a dance stream. Verve – Knowledge and Skills, the industry training advisory body for the arts, culture, sport and recreation industries in Victoria, has been contracted to undertake the National Dance Qualifications project. Additionally a National Project Reference Group with representatives from industry, training providers and State Training Agencies has been established to oversee the management of the project. This group will work together to ensure that the dance community and training providers across Australia are engaged in the review process. The project builds on the valuable work undertaken by industry organisations and Ausdance to develop the Australian Guidelines for Dance Teachers, which included the development of interim national competency standards for dance teachers. A large number of accredited courses in dance are offered across Australia and there will be close consultation with training providers to ensure that national qualifications reflect best practice that already exists.
Project Components
The National Dance Qualifications development will span over twelve months, with national consultations concluding in July 2010. Key aspects of the project include:
- research and analysis of existing curricula and units of competency (September-November 2009)
- a training needs analysis and skills profile of the dance industry (October-November 2009)
- a discussion paper on options for qualifications and skill sets in dance performance and teaching (mid-December 2009)
- national consultation on the discussion paper (December 2009-March 2010)
- development of draft units of competency (April-May 2010)
- refinement of all draft materials (qualifications, skill sets and units) to incorporate feedback from industry and training providers (May-July 2010)
- submission of final qualifications, skill sets and a case for endorsement to the National Quality Council (September 2010)
Download the project's Issues Register to review the key issues that have been raised to date and action taken.
Contact
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