Review of CUA30320: Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching

We're updating key components of the qualification to ensure they reflect current best practices, are aligned with child safety principles, and support the skills young people need to thrive in assistant dance teaching roles.

Timeline & Milestones

April 2025 – October 2025

Initial Development

October 2025 – February 2026

Public and Government Consultation

March 2026 – May 2026

Incorporation of Feedback

June 2026 – October 2026

Senior Officials Check, Submission to the Assurance Body & Assurance Body Consideration

November 2026

Skills Ministers Endorsement & Training Products Published

Draft Training Products

Public Consultation Period: 22 October 2025 – 2 March 2026

Feedback must be received prior to the closing date to be considered.

Public consultation for the revised draft training products has closed. SaCSA has engaged extensively with industry, employers, trainers and stakeholders to ensure the refined drafts reflect real industry needs. The project team and Technical Committee are now reviewing all stakeholder feedback and refining the draft training products.

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Project Overview

Assistant dance teachers play a vital role in nurturing the next generation of dancers and performers. This qualification review is designed to ensure they are equipped not only with strong dance knowledge, but also with the skills and understanding needed to work safely and effectively with children and young people in supervised environments.

This project will review five key units of competency to ensure the qualification remains relevant and appropriate. The review will ensure that the qualification equips learners with the skills and knowledge to fulfil their roles in a way the supports their safety and the safety of the children being taught.