Course Objective
The objective of VCE VET Dance is for school age students to complete a vocational qualification in dance to enhance their knowledge of technique, theory and performance. Students will learn through hands on practical studies devised and delivered by Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance in a unique way that gives you the very best of MOD opportunities!
Who is eligible for VCE VET Dance?
VCE VET dance is primarily designed for year 10, 11 and 12 students and previous dance training is recommended. All applicants must complete the application form followed by an interview with the VCE Coordinator at Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance.
Students are not required to be a part of Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance Junior School to be eligible for this program and external students are highly encouraged to sustain their existing dance training at their local dance school to achieve maximum results and progression of their dance studies.
Through our existing partnership programs, Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance invites all present and previous Wakakirri and State School Spectacular performers to apply!
VCE VET Dance ATAR Score contribution
One of the most wonderful things about VCE VET Dance is that it is one few vocational qualifications that can contribute to your personal Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR Score). This means that if dance and performance is your passion your results from this program can contribute to your overall ATAR score at school – making the jump towards tertiary training one step closer!
Course Structure
We have revolutionised VCE VET Dance through the combination of weekly classes, productions and dance festivals. Here you get to complete 3 hours of study one evening per week at Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance. Weekly classes will be a combination of practical and theoretical study.
VCE VET Dance Study Hours
VCE VET Dance is delivered over a 2 year period. Students will complete units 1 & 2 during their 1st year of study and units 3 & 4 in their second year of study. The course structure at Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance is outlined as follows:
1st Year (units 1 & 2)
3 hours practical & theory class per week for 30 weeks = 90 hours
VCE / VET Dance Intensive = 18 hours
Production = 10 hours
Home study = 30 hours
Total hours 1st year = 148
2nd Year (Units 3 & 4)
3 hours practical and theory class per week for 36 weeks =108 hours
Summer Festival 5 days = 30 hours
Production 10
Solo performance examination 6 hours
Home study = 30 hours
Total 2nd year hours = 204 hours
Career Pathways
For the past 10 years Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance have been training professional dance and musical theatre performers in the Full Time Course. Our graduates work as performers, teachers, choreographers, directors and event managers Australia wide and internationally.
By completing VCE VET Dance students will obtain a full Certificate II in Dance as well units contributing to a Certificate III in Dance. Completing VCE VET Dance at Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance will provide students with a solid base for entry to the Diploma of Dance qualifications in the Full Time Course.
Registered Training Organisation
Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance has an auspicing agreement with Registered Training Organisation (RTO) COSAMP (RTO # 41549) under a Third Party Auspice Agreement. COSAMP is responsible for maintaining compliance requirements as per the ASQA Standards for RTOs 2015, and COSAMP is the RTO who will be issuing student Qualifications or Statement of Attainment on completion.