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Diploma of Auslan
Diploma of Auslan
21203VIC
0808
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
To develop knowledge and skills required to gain fluency in the language from a bilingual bicultural perspective for communication for vocational purposes.
Schedule
1.
AUSLAN CORE - Learners to complete all core
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49138 | ABJ582 | Auslan 14 | 54 | Module |
| 49139 | ABJ583 | Auslan 15 | 54 | Module |
| 49140 | ABJ584 | Auslan 16 | 54 | Module |
| 49141 | ABJ585 | Auslan 17 | 54 | Module |
2.
DEAF STUDIES CORE - Learners to complete all modules
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49142 | ABJ586 | Deaf Culture and Community 4 | 54 | Module |
3.
RELATED STUDIES CORE - Learners to complete all modules
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49220 | VBK870 | Semantic and Socialinguistic Features of Auslan | 40 | Module |
4.
AUSLAN and DEAF STUDIES ELECTIVES - Learners to select 3 Auslan or Deaf Studies electives as a minimum. Electives not completed from Certificates III and IV may be selected.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49156 | ABJ598 | Auslan 18 Consolidation of Language Skills | 55 | Module |
| 49145 | ABJ589 | Auslan for Narrating Discourse | 20 | Module |
| 49219 | VBK872 | Comprehending Fingerspelling and Numbers in Auslan (3) | 20 | Module |
| 49154 | ABJ597 | Individual Auslan Language Research Project | 20 | Module |
| 49136 | ABJ599 | Orientation to Interpreting | 55 | Module |
| 49147 | ABJ590 | Specialised Language Use: Education | 10 | Module |
| 49153 | ABJ596 | Specialised Language Use: Employment | 10 | Module |
| 49149 | ABJ592 | Specialised Language Use: Finance | 20 | Module |
| 49151 | ABJ594 | Specialised Language Use: Government and Law | 10 | Module |
| 49148 | ABJ591 | Specialised Language Use: Medical/Health | 10 | Module |
| 49150 | ABJ593 | Specialised Language Use: Meetings | 10 | Module |
| 49152 | ABJ595 | Specialised Language Use: Sport | 10 | Module |
5.
OTHER ELECTIVES - Learners may identify modules from other accredited courses appropriate to their vocational needs.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49221 | VBK871 | Applying Auslan in the Workplace | 30 | Module |
| 23018 | NOS110V2 | Occupational Health & Safety in the Office | 8 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1635 | 22081VIC | Diploma of Auslan | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
2. The proponent for this course is Chisholm Institute of TAFE on behalf of the Department of Education, training & Youth Affairs (DETYA).This course has been accredited from 01/01/2002 to 31/12/2006 by the VIC Office of Employment, Training and Tertiary Education. It has been placed on the National Register as code 21203VIC.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment or the Curriculum Co-Ordinator - Art, Central TAFE, Locked Bag 6, Northbridge WA 6865 telephone (08) 6211 2285.