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PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan

PSP20218 Certificate II in Auslan

National ID PSP20218 State ID BDQ7

An introduction to the deaf community and Australian Sign Language (Auslan)

Gain the basics of Auslan, deaf culture and learn to converse with deaf people.

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Two women using their hands to speak Auslan language

Overview

Campus Perth

When Semester 1, 2025

Study Mode Combined (Online and On Campus) | On campus

Are you ready to learn a second language with a difference?

Auslan (Australian Sign Language) is the language of the Deaf Community; it’s not a language, it’s a culture. Learning Auslan will allow you to converse with deaf people and help gain employment in teaching, childcare, community welfare, public service, and health positions.

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. On completion you will be prepared for further formal Auslan language study.

  • The basic of Auslan, starting with the alphabet
  • Expressive and receptive signing skills
  • The grammatical structure of Auslan
  • How to connect and interact with Deaf people in a deeper way
  • Practical skills to have conversations in Auslan
  • 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

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Perth
How Combined (Online and On Campus)

Course fees

Indicative General fee $98.70
(Tuition fee* $98.70 + Resource fee $0.00 )

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
PSPLAN001 Converse in Auslan at a basic user level
PSPLAN002 Compare the fundamental differences between Auslan and English structure
PSPLAN003 Source information on Deaf culture, and communicate according to Deaf protocol

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Perth
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $98.70
(Tuition fee* $98.70 + Resource fee $0.00 )

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
PSPLAN001 Converse in Auslan at a basic user level
PSPLAN002 Compare the fundamental differences between Auslan and English structure
PSPLAN003 Source information on Deaf culture, and communicate according to Deaf protocol

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This form is only for course enquiries. If you would like to apply, please refer to the SELECT YOUR PREFERRED CAMPUS AND APPLY section above.

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