Teaches students in the practice, theory and performance of dance in private training establishments.

Skill Level

1

Specialisations

• Ballet Teacher (Private Tuition)

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Dance Teacher is Vocational Education and Training Assess (VETASSESS). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

• Three pathways for skills assessment by VETASSESS
  • Pathway A – Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years
  • Pathway B – Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level with an additional qualification at least AQF Certificate IV in a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years
  • Pathway C – Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level without a highly relevant field of study and at least two years of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years
• Applicants must meet both the qualification and employment requirements to obtain a positive skills assessment
• Note: For pre-qualification employment (if all of your employment is before your qualification assessed at the AQF diploma level), three years of highly relevant employment in addition to at least one year of highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years.

teach students in the practice, theory and performance of subjects, such as art, dance, drama and music, in private training establishments.

Tasks

• planning programs of study for individual students and groups
• preparing and presenting material on the theory of the subject area
• instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of the subject area
• assigning problems and exercises relative to students’ training needs and talents
• assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement
• revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction
• preparing students for examinations, performance and assessments
• keeping abreast of developments in the subject area by attending professional conferences, seminars and courses, reading current literature, and talking with colleagues
• may arrange visits and tours to professional exhibitions and performances
• may organise for exhibitions or performances of students’ work

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Occupations in this Group

• 249211 Art Teacher (Private Tuition)
• 249212 Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)
• 249213 Drama Teacher (Private Tuition)
• 249214 Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
• 249299 Private Tutors and Teachers nec