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Certificate II in Auslan
National ID: PSP20218 | State ID: BDQ7
Are you ready to learn a second language with a difference?
When you complete the Certificate II in Auslan you'll have the basics of a new language, increasing your value as an employee or, with further training, looking at a career as an interpreter.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate socially and in the workplace with simple Australian Sign Language (Auslan), and gain an understanding of deaf communities and culture.
Gain these skills
- Apply basic principles of learning Auslan as a second language
- Identify significant features of Deaf community and culture
- Outline the development of social and educational conditions for deaf communities
- Use simple Auslan for a variety of purposes such as employment, learning, social and personal
Is this course right for me?
- Language-learning aptitude
- High level of memory retention and concentration
- Flexibility, adaptability, understanding and acceptance
- Accuracy and objectivity
- Able to liaise with people from a range of backgrounds
- Broad general knowledge, including current affairs
Entrance Requirements
Important information
Job opportunities
Further study
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
Important information
Many employers and service providers will expect Auslan-English Interpreter practitioners to have a NAATI Certification (Certified Provisional Interpreter - Diploma level or higher) – it is difficult to get translating and interpreting work without it. Certification details available from www.naati.com.au/certification/certification
Job opportunities
This course provides you with the knowledge and skills in Auslan that may lead to employment in a range of deaf-related vocations, such as:
- Deaf employment
- Deaf learning
- Social and community work
- Personal development
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
Further study
North Metropolitan TAFE offers you a range of further study opportunities, see below for a list of related courses.
How to apply
On campus (full-time)
To apply to study on campus (full-time) through TAFE Admissions please go to tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au
Other study types
For all other study types eg part-time or online visit our Apply and Enrol page.
Apprenticeships and traineeships
To commence an apprenticeship or traineeship, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study, head to our Apprenticeships and traineeships page for more details.
International students
International students should contact www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Semester 1, 2020
Midland - On CampusDetails
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 1 semester/s |
| When | Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where | Midland |
| How |
On campus |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page for more information.
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 1 semester/s |
| When | Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where | Perth (Northbridge) |
| How |
On campus |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 2, 2019
Midland - On CampusDetails
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 1 semester/s |
| When | Semester 2, 2019 |
| Where | Midland |
| How |
On campus |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page for more information.
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 1 semester/s |
| When | Semester 2, 2019 |
| Where | Perth (Northbridge) |
| How |
On campus |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page for more information.
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Page last updated February 10, 2020