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- Certificate II in Auslan
Overview
About this course
Learn basic Auslan to communicate with Deaf family, friends and community members. Develop practical signing skills and explore Deaf culture with teachers who are active members of the Deaf community.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
share simple information about familiar topics
talk about yourself and your background
have everyday conversations about topics such as the weather, sport and travel
take part in formal conversations about work and education
introduce yourself and share basic personal information
sign about your family, shopping and work.
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A good understanding of common Auslan signs and expressions.
More confidence communicating with Deaf family, friends and community members.
Opportunities to connect with support services.
A better understanding of Deaf culture, values and communication practices.
A pathway to further study or a career as an interpreter.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
A teacher will contact you to see if this course is right for you.
Completion requirements
During your study, you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
an interest in communicating in Auslan
an understanding of Deaf culture and protocols.
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.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Pathways
Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: positions where you need to communicate with Deaf people.
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 Auslan does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study2 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study0 Courses
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
The Certificate II in Auslan does not have any related courses.
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 Auslan qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 3 units of competency, including 3 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 - 3
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.
Compare the fundamental differences between Auslan and English structurePSPLAN002
Source information on Deaf culture, and communicate according to Deaf protocolPSPLAN003
Converse in Auslan at a basic user levelPSPLAN001
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
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Info sessions
Want to know more?
There are a total of 3 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.
You can view all sessions related to Foundation Skills, English Language and Auslan.
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