Performing Arts

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Courses in performing arts

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BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Political Consultant Community Engagement Coordinator Hospital Administrator
Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Health Manager Risk Consultant Development Manager Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Food Service Supervisor Site Manager Athletic Director Program Evaluator Quality Control Manager Policy Writer Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Vendor Manager Contract Specialist Clinical Supervisor Early Childhood Center Manager Superintendent Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Education Coordinator Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Research and Development Manager Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Leadership Coach Project Coordinator Supervisor Team Leader Office Manager Assistant Manager General Manager Governance Coordinator Creative Entrepreneur ICT Project Manager Data Miner Product Specialist Digital Project Manager Regional Manager Service Director Team Administrator Presales Consultant Area Manager Account Manager Corporate Services Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Information Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer Customer Service Officer Life Coach Innovation Coordinator Event Planner Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer Logistician Innovation Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Planning Officer Social Media Strategist Head of Digital Strategy Transformation National Security Adviser Head of Procurement Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Operations Officer Innovation Strategist Radio Producer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Assistant Broker Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Council Member Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Community Coach Athlete Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Technical Project Manager Abattoir Supervisor Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Flying Instructor Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Airport Operations Manager Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Plant Manager Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Professional Dancer Operations Specialist Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Scrum Master Claims Specialist Facilities Manager Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Financial Regulator Engagement Manager Policy Researcher Solutions Architect Business Process Analyst Project Director Strategy Manager Organisational Development Consultant Public Administrator Operations Analyst Training and Development Manager Technical Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager IT Specialist Executive Director Mining Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Meteorologist Commercial Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist International Project Manager Location Manager Film Producer Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Partnerships Manager
+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Political Consultant Community Engagement Coordinator Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Health Manager Risk Consultant Development Manager Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Food Service Supervisor Site Manager Athletic Director Program Evaluator Quality Control Manager Policy Writer Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Vendor Manager Contract Specialist Clinical Supervisor Early Childhood Center Manager Superintendent Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Education Coordinator Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Research and Development Manager Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Leadership Coach Project Coordinator Supervisor Team Leader Office Manager Assistant Manager General Manager Governance Coordinator Creative Entrepreneur ICT Project Manager Data Miner Product Specialist Digital Project Manager Regional Manager Service Director Team Administrator Presales Consultant Area Manager Account Manager Corporate Services Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Information Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer Customer Service Officer Life Coach Innovation Coordinator Event Planner Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer Logistician Innovation Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Planning Officer Social Media Strategist Head of Digital Strategy Transformation National Security Adviser Head of Procurement Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Operations Officer Innovation Strategist Radio Producer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Assistant Broker Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Council Member Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Community Coach Athlete Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Technical Project Manager Abattoir Supervisor Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Flying Instructor Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Airport Operations Manager Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Plant Manager Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Professional Dancer Operations Specialist Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Scrum Master Claims Specialist Facilities Manager Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Financial Regulator Engagement Manager Policy Researcher Solutions Architect Business Process Analyst Project Director Strategy Manager Organisational Development Consultant Public Administrator Operations Analyst Training and Development Manager Technical Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager IT Specialist Executive Director Mining Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Meteorologist Commercial Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist International Project Manager Location Manager Film Producer Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Partnerships Manager + 267 more
SIS40221

Certificate IV in Fitness

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $2,390
  • Completed Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS30521

Certificate III in Sport Coaching

Blended, Online
9 - 12 months
$0 - $5,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media

Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 24 months
$0 - $18,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA51120

Diploma of Visual Arts

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA50220

Diploma of Musical Theatre

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $33,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Singer Theatre Performer Tap Dancer Drama Tutor + 1 more
CUA60620

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

Blended, On Campus
8 - 12 months
$0 - $18,128
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA30220

Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events

Blended, On Campus
6 - 8 months
$0 - $3,875
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA30620

Certificate III in Arts and Cultural Administration

Traineeship
12 months
$1,186
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA20620

Certificate II in Music

On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$0 - $3,020
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Disc Jockey
CUA60520

Advanced Diploma of Music

On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $18,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22598VIC

Diploma of Theatre Arts

On Campus
12 months
$21,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA50820

Diploma of Music (Performance)

Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $19,864
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA40920

Certificate IV in Music (Performance)

On Campus
4 - 6 months
$0 - $11,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA30920

Certificate III in Music (Performance)

On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 6 months
$0 - $2,069
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts)

Blended
3 years
$0 - $39,177
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Drama)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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