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    Aboriginal Cultures and Education

    12 courses

    Aboriginal Languages courses

    NSW is the only state or territory in Australia to have legislation acknowledging the significance of First Languages. The NSW government seeks to nur...

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    • Certificate IAboriginal Languages for Everyday Use (Dhurga)

      11258NAT-01

      Start learning Dhurga Language and connect with Cultural Identity. Engage in practical conversations, use greetings, follow instructions and confidently ask basic questions. Develop a learning resource to share with family or Community.

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    • Certificate IAboriginal Languages for Everyday Use (Wiradjuri)

      11258NAT-06

      Start learning the Wiradjuri Language and connect with Cultural Identity. Engage in practical conversations, use greetings, follow instructions and confidently ask basic questions. Develop a learning resource to share with family and Community.

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    • Certificate IAboriginal Languages for Everyday Use (Gumbaynggirr)

      11258NAT-04

      Start learning the Gumbaynggirr Language and connect with Cultural Identity. Engage in practical conversations, use greetings, follow instructions and confidently ask basic questions. Develop a learning resource to share with family or Community.

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    • Certificate IAboriginal Languages for Everyday Use (Gathang)

      11258NAT-02

      Start learning the Gathang Language and connect with Cultural Identity. Engage in practical conversations, use greetings, follow instructions and confidently ask basic questions. Develop a learning resource to share with family or Community.

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    • Certificate IAboriginal Languages for Everyday Use (Gamilaraay)

      11258NAT-03

      Start learning the Gamilaraay Language and connect with Cultural Identity. Engage in practical conversations, use greetings, follow instructions and confidently ask basic questions. Develop a learning resource to share with family or Community.

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    • Certificate IIAboriginal Languages for Interacting with Others (Gamilaraay)

      11259NAT-03

      Strengthen your Aboriginal Language skills, learn Gamilaraay phrases, grammatical features and create learning resources to share. Write an Acknowledgement or Welcome to Country and gain confidence to have conversations with your family and friends.

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    • Certificate IIAboriginal Languages for Interacting with Others (Gumbaynggirr)

      11259NAT-04

      Strengthen your Aboriginal Language skills, learn Gumbaynggirr phrases, grammatical features and create learning resources to share. Write an Acknowledgement or Welcome to Country and gain confidence to have conversations with your family and friends.

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    • Certificate IIAboriginal Languages for Interacting with Others (Dhurga)

      11259NAT-01

      Strengthen your Aboriginal Language skills, learn phrases and grammatical features and create learning resources to share. Write an Acknowledgement or Welcome to Country and gain confidence to have conversations with your family and friends.

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    • Certificate IIAboriginal Languages for Interacting with Others (Wiradjuri)

      11259NAT-06

      Strengthen your Aboriginal Language skills, learn Wiradjuri phrases, grammatical features and create learning resources to share. Write an Acknowledgement or Welcome to Country and gain confidence to have conversations with your family and friends.

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    • Certificate IIIReclamation of Aboriginal Languages (Gamilaraay)

      11260NAT-03

      Embrace your Cultural Identity and contribute to the revival and preservation of Aboriginal Languages. Express yourself through storytelling and song in Gamilaraay. Join us in honouring and passing on Gamilaraay heritage to generations to come.

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    • Certificate IIIReclamation of Aboriginal Languages (Wiradjuri)

      11260NAT-06

      Express yourself through storytelling and song in Wiradjuri. Embrace your Cultural Identity and contribute to the revival and preservation of Aboriginal Languages. Join us in honouring and passing on Wiradjuri heritage to generations to come.

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    • Certificate IIIReclamation of Aboriginal Languages (Dhurga)

      11260NAT-01

      Express yourself through storytelling and song in your Aboriginal Language. Embrace your Cultural Identity and contribute to the revival and preservation of Aboriginal Languages. Join us in honouring and passing on this important heritage to generations to come.

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    Aboriginal languages course information

    There are so many ways to study at TAFE NSW. You can choose an option that suits your learning style and lifestyle.

    • Face-to-face courses at TAFE NSW are immersive and interactive, and you can choose between fu...
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    Who is an aboriginal languages course good for?

    Build your sense of identity, pride and self-esteem by studying an Aboriginal languages course at TAFE NSW. Traditional languages connect you with Country, with each other, and with past, present and future.

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    Aboriginal languages career paths

    Investing your time and energy into an Aboriginal languages course provides you with several great career options to choose from.

    • Local Aboriginal land council workers support, improve and protect the interest...
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    Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

    How do I enrol?

    At TAFE NSW you can apply or enrol to do a course.

    If your course has no entry requirements, you can enrol directly. If there are entry requirements, you will need to apply to be accepted for a position in the course.

    1. Go to the TAFE NSW website to view the course you are interested in
    2. Check if there are any entry requirements, as you may be asked to supply additional information
    3. Select a course location to progress your enrolment
    4. Follow the prompts to complete
    5. You will receive an email confirming your enrolment or application status

    If you need further assistance with your enrolment, contact TAFE NSW Student Services on 131 601 between 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.

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