Dance Teaching Skill Set - Innovation & Business Skills Australia

A guide to RPL for assessorsAppendix 8: CUADTM401 Plan and organisedance classesUnit descriptorEmployability skillsApplication of the unitUnit sectorELEMENTElements describethe essentialoutcomes of a unit ofcompetency.1 Interpret learningenvironment andlessonrequirementsThis unit describes the performance outcomes, skills andknowledge required to plan and organise classes to teachdance and movement skills to a range of target groups.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certificationrequirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.This unit contains employability skills.This unit applies to a person working as a teacher or instructorin a private dance studio or school. It also applies to peopleresponsible for teaching movement skills for recreational orremedial purposes.At this level, teachers and instructors may be working fromlearning programs developed by others, and structuring lessonplans around those programs. Alternatively, they may bedevising and conducting classes which are not based on anyparticular syllabus.Performing arts – Dance teaching and managementPERFORMANCE CRITERIAPerformance criteria describe the performance needed todemonstrate achievement of the element. Where bolditalicised text is used, further information is detailed in therequired skills and knowledge section and the rangestatement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent withthe evidence guide.1.1 Establish learning context and organisationalarrangements1.2 Access, read and interpret learning programdocumentation to determine delivery requirements1.3 Use available information and documentation to identifygroup and individual learner needs and learnercharacteristics1.4 Follow processes to identify learner support requirements1.5 Identify and assess constraints and risks to delivery1.6 Confirm personal role and responsibilities in planning anddelivering training with relevant personnel© 2012 Commonwealth of Australia Page 55 of 108