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The entertainment, theatre and dance industry comprise a wide diversity of activities and is a major contributor to Australia's social, cultural and artistic landscape.  Within this industry, the ability to be versatile, multi-skilled and flexible are key factors to success, as most employment is project based and dynamic.


careers

Personal attributes:

  • Creative and innovative
  • Good communication skills
  • Multi-skilled
  • Technical aptitude
  • Able to multi task and work in dynamic environments
  • Prepared to work outside of business hours


Examples of careers in entertainment include:

  • Actor
  • Artistic Director
  • Audio Technician
  • Audio Visual Technician
  • Box Office Manager
  • Cabaret Performer
  • Choreographer
  • Circus Performer
  • Comedian
  • Conference and Event Organiser
  • Contract, Program and Project Administrator
  • Costume Designer
  • Dancer
  • Dresser
  • Entertainer
  • Event Manager
  • General Manager
  • Hair Stylist
  • Lighting Technician
  • Make-Up Artist
  • Office Manager
  • Performing Arts Technician
  • Production Manager
  • Props Maker
  • Puppet Maker
  • Puppeteer
  • Pyro-technician
  • Scenery and Set Designer
  • Scenic Artist
  • Stage Manager
  • Ticket Salesperson
  • Usher
  •  Venue Manager

Want to know more about careers in Entertainment?

FutureNow - Creative & Leisure Industries Training Council Inc.
Contact: Rhyl MacFarlane - Project Manager Creative Industries    
Phone: (08) 9285 8555    
Email: rmacfarlane@futurenow.org.au    
Website: www.futurenow.org.au

Click on the following link for further information on careers available in the Entertainment industry: FutureNow Arts and Culture Careers Flyer

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Phone: 13 23 98
Email: career.developmentcentre@det.wa.edu.au     
Website: www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au/careercentre

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nationally recognised training

Qualifications for the entertainment and theatre industry are contained within the Entertainment Training Package (COE03). These qualifications include:

Preparatory
CUF10107     Certificate I in Creative Industries
CUE20103     Certificate II in Live Production, Theatre and Events

Costume for Performance
CUE40507     Certificate IV in Costume for Performance
CUE50507     Diploma of Costume for Performance

Design
CUV40303     Certificate IV in Design
CUE60103     Advanced Diploma of Design for Live Production, Theatre and Events

Make-up Services
CUF40407     Certificate IV in Make-up
CUF50407     Diploma of Specialist Make-up Services

Scenery and Set Construction
CUE30307     Certificate III in Scenery and Set Construction
CUE40607     Certificate IV in Scenery and Set Construction
CUE50607     Diploma of Scenery and Set Construction

Stage Management
CUE60303     Advanced Diploma of Stage Management

Technical Services
CUE30203     Certificate III in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations)
CUE40303     Certificate IV in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations)
CUE50303     Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Production)
CUE60203     Advanced Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Production)

Venue and Event Services
CUE30303     Certificate III in Venues and Events (Customer Service)
CUE40403     Certificate IV in Venues and Events (Customer Service)
CUE50403     Diploma of Venues and Events
CUE60403     Advanced Diploma of Venues and Events

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training packages

The Entertainment Training Package includes 21 qualifications in a range of specialist areas for live production, theatre and events as listed above, including: design, construction and manufacturing, technical services and venue and event services.

Click here for an overview of the Entertainment Training Package (CUE03) from IBSA – Innovation Business Skills Australia, the National Industry Skills Council responsible for the Entertainment Training Package.

Click here for more information about this Training Package via the National Training Information Service website.

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apprenticeships & traineeships

Entertainment Apprenticeships available in Western Australia

Currently there are no Entertainment apprenticeships being offered in Western Australia.

 

Entertainment Traineeships available in Western Australia

Costume for Performance:

·       Certificate IV Costume for Performance - Live Production, Theatre and Events

·       Certificate II Live Production - Theatre and Events

 

Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations) Vision Systems:

·       Certificate III Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations)

 

Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations) Lighting :

·       Certificate III Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations)

 

Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations) Audio:

·       Certificate IV Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations)

 

Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations) Lighting:

·       Certificate IV Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations)

 

Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations) Vision Systems:

·       Certificate IV Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations)

 

Venues and Events (Customer Service):                           

·       Certificate III, Venues and Events (Customer Service)

 

About Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Apprenticeships and traineeships combine practical experience at work with structured training. As an apprentice or trainee, you enter into a formal training contract with an employer that leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

 

Apprentices and trainees spend most of the time in paid employment, learning practical skills on the job and putting them into practice. The rest of the time is spent in structured training at a registered training organisation like a TAFEWA college, or in the workplace.

People of all ages can undertake apprenticeships and traineeships. Most can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis – and many can be started at school.

 

What's in it for you?

·          You can earn wages while you learn.

·          You can complete your training early if you show you have the skills.

·          You can get a qualification that is recognised Australia wide.

·          You can start training while you're in school.

 

Get the best of both worlds by being paid to learn on the job while doing structured training at TAFEWA or another registered training organisation.

 

higher education

 

Examples of Higher Education Qualifications in Entertainment provided by universities in Western Australia:       

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts (Arts Management)

Bachelor of Arts (Arts Management) Honours

Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Cultural Studies) – Performance Studies

Bachelor of Arts (Dance)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre)

Bachelor of Arts (Theatre Studies)

Bachelor of Creative Industries (Honours)

Certificate II in Dance

Certificate II in Music Theatre (Introductory)

Certificate IV in Theatre (Aboriginal)

Doctor of Philosophy (Performing Arts)

Graduate Certificate in Arts

Graduate Certificate in Arts Management

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Creative Industries)

Graduate Certificate in Creative Arts

Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries

Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries (Arts Promotion)

Graduate Certificate in Drama Teaching

Graduate Certificate in Performance Studies

Graduate Diploma in Arts

Graduate Diploma in Arts Management

Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries

Master of Arts

Master of Arts Management

Professional Masters of Arts Management

 

Western Australian Universities:

Curtin University of Technology

Edith Cowan University

Murdoch University

University of Notre Dame Australia

University of Western Australia

 

 

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