Study Acting or Circus in the

11434NAT Certificate IV in Performance

Choose your path with the 11434NAT Certificate in Performance, where you can choose to study either Acting for Stage and Screen or Circus and Physical Theatre


Next intake begins July 2026, auditions open until June 21st




Acting for Stage and Screen


  • Practical actor training and theory for screen and stage
  • Voice coaching
  • Script breakdown
  • learn arts of storytelling through actor training
  • Learn multiple techniques to deliver strong performances
  • Deliver real emotion and tell great stories
  • 10+ hours per week of practical training
  • 5 hours of production and performance
  • 5 hours of industry development and preparation
  • Up to 10 hours per week access to space for self-directed learning: rehearsal and practice
  • Part-time study options
  • Ages 16+ with a yr 10 certificate
  • Option to continue with 11017NAT Advanced Diploma of Performance
  • Study as part of years 11 and 12
  • All experience levels welcome
  • Perform in a major production
  • receive a national qualification
  • foundational understanding of artform and industry
  • industry engagement and networking
  • prepare for your future career

Learn multiple techniques to deliver strong performances




Circus & Physical Theatre


 

  • 6 months full time training
  • 20+ hours per week of physical training
  • 5 hours per week of industry development and preparation
  • 5 hours per week of production and performance
  • Part-Time study options 
     
  • Ages 16+
  • All experience levels welcome
  • Study as part of years 11 & 12
  • Option to continue with 11017NAT Advanced Diploma of Performance
  • Access to space and equipment
  • Training program customised to your level goals and specialties
  • Personal training plan and accountability tracking
  • Elite, experienced circus, acting, and performance teachers
  • Ensemble and solo preparation
  • Deliver real emotion and tell great stories
  • Learn multiple techniques to deliver strong performances
  • Perform in a major production
  • Receive a national qualification
  • Foundational understanding of artform and industry
     
  • Industry engagement and networking
  • Prepare for your future career
  • Enrol with performing partners to specialise as duo or collective
  • Train in Canberra with Warehouse Circus


Next intakes:


Canberra and Brisbane:


 

July 2026


February 2027


 

Next application deadlines:


 

Sunday 21st June 2026 for July 2026 or early offers 2027
 

Sunday 13th September 2026 early offers 2027


Sunday 15th November 2026 for February 2027


 

​Chat to Us:


 You can talk to one of our admin staff on (02) 6260 3959 and ask any questions you have, or register your interest via the button below and we will contact you to arrange a discovery call all about the course!


 


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To Apply:

 

Download the 11434NAT Certificate IV in Perfomance Course Guide and Audition Pack for full information and how to apply



Application Fee:


$50 (payment details in Audition pack)


Course locations:


Canberra, Brisbane

Study options:



Full-time (6 months)

Part-time (1 or 2 years)


Student Benefits


Abstudy/Austudy/Youth Allowance approved. Contact Services Australia for more information on government benefits.


This course is accredited and is a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian vocational education system.