Train to become an actor with our
10915NAT Certificate IV in Acting

Live performances: In some units, your performance may consist of scene work or a monologue presented to an audience of family, friends, and classmates. These are assessments that occur throughout a unit to assess your progress. 

If you complete NAT10915008 Perform in a Theatrical Project, you will be part of a live performance at a theatrical venue; you will experience the full rehearsal process and be expected to conduct yourself in that context as a professional actor. 

Screen performances: If you complete screen units within the course, expect to participate in scene work filmed during your training. 

If you complete NAT10915010 Perform in a Screen Project, you will likely perform in a larger project; a short film directed by your tutor. 

For full-time students: 

Allow 10 hours per week in addition to class hours. 

10 hours every week may not be necessary - but you will need to complete:

• Reading scripts
• Learning lines
• Preparing homework for the next class
• Occasional research tasks: to find out more about a character you're playing, or to follow up on a suggestion from your teacher
• Online learning - two units in the course consist of weekly video and quiz tasks
• Written tasks 
• Rehearsing with a scene partner outside of class, if your scene needs more work to be performance-ready. 

Part-time students: 

Factor in time outside of class. 

If working, studying elsewhere, or engaged in a caring role, ensure you can fit preparation around other life commitments, especially if taking two or more subjects at a time.

Graduates of this qualification have found work in:

• Theatre, as actors and improvisers
• Theatre, as backstage workers
• Theatre, as administrators, ushers and box office assistants
• Film, as actors
• Film, as crew
• Television, as actors
• Television, as crew and behind-the-scenes
• Children's entertainment
• Hospital entertainment, e.g. as Clown Doctors and Captain Starlight performers for sick kids
• Podcasting and radio
• Voiceover artistry
• Teaching drama
• Tour guide work and presenting work in museums
• Self-employment
• The Public Service. 

In this course we prepare you with the skills of the actor - from analysing scripts, to confidence in front of the camera, to vocal development, and more. We also teach you how to prepare for auditions. 

Then it's up to you to source auditions and start applying (we teach you how to do that as well)! 

Many skills you will acquire in this course transfer to other vocations: creative thinking, communication, presentation, teamwork, understanding and interpreting text; these are skillsets that are advantageous in almost every industry.

Application to this course is $50.

If accepted, The total course cost is $8,995. These fees go towards:

• Tuition by talented teachers - industry professionals who want to see you succeed
• Resources - online student platform subscription, online units, worksheets and booklets
• Facilities and equipment - studio and equipment hire
• Editing - of your screen work and showreels
• Theatrical productions - costumes, theatre hire, performance rights, technical assistance and logistics
• Your graduation package - qualification, access to casting database and more. 

If you have any questions, please contact our office. 

Government benefits for students: The 10915NAT Certificate IV in Acting is eligible for Abstudy, Austudy, and Youth Allowance. Please contact Services Australia for more information. 

Student loans: Some financial institutions offer student loans and personal loans to cover tuition fees, equipment, and other costs associated with studying.

Make sure to consider your capacity to repay the potentially onerous interest rates and repayment terms before taking on the burden of a loan, and carefully consider the reputation and legitimacy of the institution offering a loan.