Certificate II in Auslan
PSP20218
NSW/ACT/SA applications open 3-5pm 27th November 2020 for Semester 1, 2021.
NSW/ACT/SA applications will close 9am 11th January 2021.
OVERVIEW
PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan offers a basic introduction to signing in Auslan and is consistent with the Certificate II level of the Australian Qualifications Framework.
The course is designed to;
- Develop the knowledge and skills required to communicate in Auslan on familiar and routine matters, in personal, social, employment and learning contexts.
- Develop the knowledge and skills required to identify the fundamental and major differences between Auslan and English structure.
- Develop the knowledge and skills to follow a range of Deaf protocols and customs to interact with the Deaf Community in a culturally appropriate and sensitive way.
- Develop knowledge about the major features of the Deaf Community and its culture and values, especially the value of signed languages. This knowledge underpins appropriate interactions with the Deaf Community when conversing in Auslan.
KEY FEATURES
Classes are offered in a either a blended model or an online model of teaching. The only difference between the two is that the language units which equate to 5 hours per week are delivered online in live Zoom sessions. In both models, courses have a combination of live classes, online learning, home study and community contact requirements. Face to face and live online sessions are timetabled in the Course Guide, however outside this time, students are expected to complete approximately 20 hours of online learning, home study and community contact per week.Students will attend an Auslan Only Weekend and other events aimed at Certificate II level. These events will have members from the Deaf Community and you will be encouraged to turn “off” your voice.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no prerequisites for this course, however Sign Language 1 and/or 2 and/or Sign Online is recommended.COVID-19 SAFETY
All our face to face classes are held in venues with COVID safe plans. We will keep you safe by ensuring you are seated 1.5 meters apart from other students. No pens or other materials are to be shared. You will be asked to sign in and your temperature will be taken.
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Access Training and Education (ATE) will deliver PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan as units of competency – there are a total of three units you will need to complete in order to attain your Certificate.
Code |
Name |
Delivery Mode |
PSPLAN001 |
Converse in Auslan at a basic user level |
Option 1: Face-to-face classes & online study |
PSPLAN002 |
Compare the fundamental differences between Auslan and English structure |
Option 1: Face-to-face classes & online study |
PSPLAN003 |
Source information on Deaf culture, and communicate according to Deaf protocol |
Option 1: Face-to-face classes & online study |
TIMETABLE
See Course Guide
DURATION
19 weeks duration
COURSE GUIDE
Course Guide
Student Handbook
Student Handbook FEES NSW - $150. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. To check your eligibility, visit the Smart and Skilled Page . ACT - From $260.00. Skilled Capital is an ACT Government training initiative, funded by the ACT and Australian Governments. Fee-free training is available to students who meet the JobTrainer Fund requirements. JobTrainer is a jointly funded initiative of the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments . SA - From $130. Eligibility criteria apply, Visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for eligibility criteria. Supported through WorkReady by the Government of South Australia.ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS Please note, enrolment applications must be completed in full with the required evidence attached, signed, dated, and forwarded to studentsupport@deafsociety.com. Successful applications will be placed in classes in the order they are received. Partial or incomplete applications will not be accepted. If your application is accepted, you must be available to complete online orientation training which opens 9am Wednesday 27th January and close 9pm Friday 29th January 2021. ENROLMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR NSW AND ACT STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE: The documents you provide must be a copy of the original which has been sighted and signed by an Approved Witness within the last 3 months. For a list of approved witnesses see here. Proof of ID in the form of one of the following:
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Australian or New Zealand Birth Certificate
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Australian or New Zealand Passport
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Green Medicare card
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Naturalisation Certificate
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Humanitarian VISA
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Certificate of Evidence of Resident Status (Permanent Resident)
Proof of residency or employment in the form of one of the following:
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Current driver’s license
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Health Care card or Pension card
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Proof of Age card
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Letter or email form employer to show the street address where you are working
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Utilities account relating to your address within the last 3 months of rental document
If relevant, proof of disability in the form of one of the following:
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Disability Support Pension card
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Letter form a medical practitioner
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Letter from appropriate government agency
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Letter from TAFE NSW Teacher/Consultant for students with a disability
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Letter from special education coordinator
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Letter from specialised allied health professional
Location |
Course |
Delivery Mode |
Applications close 9am 11 January 2021 |
Sydney – WEA Building, 70-72 Bathurst St, Sydney NSW 2000 |
PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan |
Face to Face |
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Sydney – WEA Building, 70-72 Bathurst St, Sydney NSW 2000 Saturday – 10am - 12:30pm + 1:30pm - 4pm |
PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan | Face to Face |
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Parramatta – Deaf Society, 4/69 Phillip St, Parramatta NSW |
PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan |
Face to Face |
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Parramatta – Deaf Society, 4/69 Phillip St, Parramatta NSW Monday/Wednesday 6PM – 8:30PM |
PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan | Face to Face |
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Adelaide – Deaf Can Do, 59-61 Grange Road, Welland SA 5007
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PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan |
Face to Face |
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Private - Adelaide Mondays - 5:30pm - 8pm Local Adelaide time 40 Weeks |
PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan | Face to Face |
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Canberra – YWCA; 2/71 Northbourne Ave, Canberra ACT 2601
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PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan |
Face to Face |
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Gosford – The Hub Erina, North South Road, Erina NSW 2250 |
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Face to Face |
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Newcastle – The Place, Fredrick Street & Pearson Street Charlestown NSW 2290
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PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan |
Face to Face |
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Wollongong – Shellharbour Civic Centre, 76 Cygnet Ave, Shellharbour City Centre NSW 2529
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PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan |
Face to Face |
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Online - NSW / ACT / SA |
PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan | Online Study via Zoom |
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Online - NSW / ACT / SA |
PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan | Online Study via Zoom |
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Online - NSW / ACT / SA |
PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan | Online Study via Zoom |
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Finally, before committing to one of our courses, please read the Student Handbook which outlines our policies, procedures and your responsibilities as a student.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at studentsupport@deafsociety.com or 1800 893 855.
You are applying for a funded place in the Access Training & Education RTO: 41192. Your place in the course will be confirmed if you meet the eligibility criteria and when government funding is confirmed. Enrolment in ATE does not guarantee that a student will successfully complete their course, or that the student will obtain a particular employment outcome where this is outside the control of ATE.
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