Certificate II in Auslan

CODE: PSP20218

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 blended model of learning with a combination of face to face and online learning, home study and community contact. Face to face sessions are timetabled in the Course Guide, however outside this time, students are expected to complete approximately 16 hours of online learning, home study and community contact per week.

Students will attend Auslan Only Weekends 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.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

The Deaf Society 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	Face to Face Classroom
PSPLAN002	Compare the fundamental differences between Auslan and English structure	Online Study
PSPLAN003	Source information on Deaf culture, and communicate according to Deaf protocol	Face to Face Classroom & Online Study

TIMETABLE

Refer to the Course Guide for timetabling

DURATION

18 weeks duration

COURSE GUIDE

2020 Semester 1 Course Guide

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.

SA - From $260. 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 at 9am Tuesday 28th January and closes on Thursday 9pm 30th January 2020.

NSW/ACT/ SA Applications close on 13th January 2020.

ENROLMENT DOCUMENTATION

For the best chance of securing a position, we recommend you have the following documentation prepared;

A current Proof of ID signed by a Justice of the Peace in the form of one of the following:

Australian or New Zealand Birth Certificate
Australian or New Zealand Passport
Green Medicare card
Naturalisation Certificate
Humanitarian VISA
Certificate of Evidence of Resident Status (Permanent Resident)

Proof of residency or employment signed by a Justice of the Peace in the form of one of the following:

Current driver’s license
Health Care card or Pension card
Proof of Age card
Letter or email form employer to show the street address where you are working
Utilities account relating to your address within the last 3 months of rental document

If relevant, proof of disability signed by a Justice of the Peace in the form of one of the following:

Disability Support Pension card
Letter form a medical practitioner
Letter from appropriate government agency
Letter from TAFE NSW Teacher/Consultant for students with a disability
Letter from special education coordinator
Letter from specialised allied health professional

Location	Course	Delivery Mode	Enrol Now
Sydney, NSW - Evening Program	PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan	Face to Face Classroom & Online Study	FULL
Parramatta, NSW - Weekend Blocks	PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan	Face to Face Classroom & Online Study	FULL
Parramatta, NSW - Day Program	PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan	Face to Face Classroom & Online Study	FULL
Newcastle, NSW - Weekend Blocks	PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan	Face to Face Classroom & Online Study	FULL
Gosford, NSW - Weekend Blocks	PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan	Face to Face Classroom & Online Study	FULL
Wollongong, NSW - Weekend Blocks	PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan	Face to Face Classroom & Online Study	FULL
Campbelltown, NSW - Weekend Blocks	PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan	Face to Face Classroom & Online Study	FULL
The Blue Mountains, NSW - Weekend Blocks	PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan	Face to Face Classroom & Online Study	FULL
Canberra, ACT - Weekend Blocks	PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan	Face to Face Classroom & Online Study	FULL
Adelaide, SA - Weekend Blocks	PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan	Face to Face Classroom & Online Study	FULL

You should have copies of any relevant transcripts signed by a Justice of the Peace and have your USI number ready, if you don't have a USI you can create one here.

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.

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