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    Certificate II in Aboriginal Languages for Interacting with Others (Gumbaynggirr)

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    Certificate II in Aboriginal Languages for Interacting with Others (Gumbaynggirr)
    Overview

    About this course

    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.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • Communicate with friends and family in Gumbaynggirr

    • Speak, listen and express yourself in Gumbaynggirr

    • Write and understand simple sentences in Gumbaynggirr

    • Use technology to enhance your Aboriginal Language learning journey

    • Develop learning resources to share your Aboriginal Language

    • Research totems of region to strengthen your knowledge of Culture, Cultural Identity, Language and Country

    Course outcomes

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    • A nationally recognised qualification at certificate II level

    • Experience reading, writing, listening and speaking Gumbaynggirr

    • Your own learning resources to share your Aboriginal Language skills

    • Strong pathways to continued studies to enhance your career opportunities

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • There are no entry recommendations for this course.

    We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: Aboriginal Cultural Liaison Officer, Aboriginal Community Language worker, Aboriginal Tourism and Cultural Officer and or other Cultural heritage and tourism industry roles.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study0 Courses

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    The Certificate II in Aboriginal Languages for Interacting with Others (Gumbaynggirr) does not have any pre-requisite courses.

    Further study1 Course

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    Related study3 Courses

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    Units

    Units taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate II in Aboriginal Languages for Interacting with Others (Gumbaynggirr) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 5 units of competency, including 5 core and 0 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Use technology to learn an Aboriginal LanguageNAT11259004

    • Develop listening and speaking skills to interact in an Aboriginal LanguageNAT11259002

    • Develop knowledge of local Aboriginal Identity and its link to LanguagesNAT11259001

    • Develop a resource to share conversational Aboriginal LanguageNAT11259005

    TAFE NSW services

    Facilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations - get social with our student community

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