Certificate
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.
This course provides you with the knowledge and skills in Auslan that may lead to employment in areas such as:
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
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