Auslan
Certificate II Of
Overview
Preston, Prahran
available full time / available part time
available full time / available part time
Midyear
February, July
An introduction to Auslan
Auslan is Australian sign language, a language developed for and by Australians who are Deaf or hard of hearing. With hearing loss on the rise in the Australian population, the demand for Auslan skills is on the rise, both professionally and socially. Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate II in Auslan is the beginning of the the only accredited pathway to learn Auslan in Victoria. This course is a prerequisite to Auslan interpreter training, but is also appropriate for friends, colleagues and family members of Deaf and hard of hearing people who would like to increase their accessibility and communication abilities.
Make connections within the Deaf community
This course serves as your introduction to Auslan. You will learn basic signs and simple ways to communicate. You will also learn about the history and culture of the Australian Deaf community and its context within international Deaf communities. Melbourne Polytechnic has a long history within the disability sector, and as Victoria’s sole provider of this accredited pathway to learning Auslan, you will have opportunities to participate in Deaf community-based activities and events with our industry partners.
Use your skills in real life
Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate II in Auslan is the start of your Auslan education. At the completion of this qualification, you might use your skills in recreation, sports, as a note taker, or with very simple social conversation. To gain employment within the services sector, you can move into the Certificate III in Auslan, and advance your skills.
Career Pathways
Where will this take me
This is an introductory course for Auslan and will provide basic communicative skills to converse with deaf people. To gain employment within the services sector, you can move into the Certificate III in Auslan, and advance your skills.Pathways
Successful completion of this course will enable you to enrol in 22077VICCertificate III in Auslan and also the 22078VIC Certificate IV in AuslanAkolda Bil
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Course Details
Class Schedule
2 semesters
Regional delivery:
Part time Regional Delivery is also available
Mon - AM and PM
Tue - AM and PM
Wed - AM and PM
Thu - PM
Fri - AM and PM
Assessment Methods
A range of assessment methods will be conducted throughout this course including observation, testing, assignments and group work
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Elective | Hours |
| PSPLAN002 | Compare the fundamental differences between Auslan and English structure | Core | 50 |
| PSPLAN003 | Source information on Deaf culture, and communicate according to Deaf protocol | Core | 100 |
| PSPLAN001 | Converse in Auslan at a basic user level | Core | 370 |
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