OverviewAbout this course
Progress your Auslan to the next level and deepen your ability to communicate with Deaf family, friends and community members. Learn about Deaf culture and deafblind protocols as you work towards becoming a professional interpreter with this inclusive course.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Understand sentences and frequently used expressions
Sign about personal and family information encountered in work, school and leisure situations
Communicate simple and direct exchanges of information on familiar topics, or topics of personal interest
Describe experiences and events, hopes, dreams and ambitions
Briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Communicate independently with the Deaf community and develop your signing skills in Auslan
Use Auslan to communicate in casual and formal conversations such as introductions and asking for directions
Engage in spontaneous Auslan conversations
Understand the political and social elements of the Australian Deaf community
Strong pathways to continue your studies
Work towards becoming a professional interpreter
SuitabilityIs 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 make sure this is the right course 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
You can plan your work and try to solve problems on your own.
You can read everyday texts and find important information.
You can write short sentences or lists to share information
You can ask and answer questions in a simple conversation.
You can do everyday maths like working out prices or reading a timetable.
You can use email, search the internet, and open files.
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: working within a role that enables you to communicate with deaf people and taking an Auslan career pathway, which can lead to professional interpreter opportunities.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study1 Course
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate III in Auslan does not have any post-graduate courses.
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Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate III 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.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Auslan qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 6 Units of competency, including 6 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.
Compare the fundamental differences between Auslan and English structurePSPLAN002
Converse in Auslan at a basic user levelPSPLAN001
Research the development of educational and social conditions for Australian Deaf communitiesPSPLAN006
Converse in Auslan at an independent user level (familiar subjects)PSPLAN004
TAFE NSW servicesFacilities 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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