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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.
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: Rachael Davidson - Project Manager Sport, Recreation and Entertainment
Phone: (08) 9285 8555
Email: rdavidson@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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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
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.
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: Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations) Vision Systems: Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations) Lighting: Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations) Audio: Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations) Lighting: Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations) Vision Systems: 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. What's in it for you? 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
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.
Western Australian Universities: Curtin University of Technology