Accredited course Outline
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Certificate III in Auslan
Certificate III in Auslan
3345
0799
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
To learn how to communicate with the deaf and to gain an understanding of the
culture.
To provide learners with:
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the knowledge and skills required to gain fluency in the language from
a bilingual bicultural perspective for communication for vocational purposes
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competencies at the appropriate level as identified in the Auslan
proficiency rating scale and in the key competencies
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an opportunity to select a program of study to meet required
competencies for the workplace in either a broad range or in a specified course
of study.
Schedule
1. CORE
AUSLAN
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49125 | ABJ572 | Auslan 10 | 64 | Module |
| 49126 | ABJ573 | Auslan 11 | 64 | Module |
| 49127 | ABJ574 | Auslan 12 | 64 | Module |
| 49129 | ABJ575 | Auslan 13 | 64 | Module |
2. CORE
DEAF STUDIES
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49130 | ABJ576 | Deaf Culture and Community 3 | 54 | Module |
| 49131 | ABJ577 | Deaf Studies 2 - Psychology and Deafness | 18 | Module |
3. CORE
COMMUNICATION
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65012 | NCS005 | Dealing With Conflict | 17 | Module |
| 65005 | NCS010 | Team Building Communication | 17 | Module |
4. ELECTIVES
Total electives 80 hours. One Auslan OR Deaf Studies elective must be selected as a minimum. Learners may identify modules from other accredited courses appropriate to their vocational needs. GROUP 1: AUSLAN
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49118 | ABJ567 | Auslan for Social Settings | 10 | Module |
5. ELECTIVES
GROUP 2: DEAF STUDIES
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49132 | ABJ578 | Deaf Clubs | 20 | Module |
| 49122 | ABJ569 | Deaf Theatre 1 History and Current Status in Australia | 20 | Module |
| 49123 | ABJ570 | Deaf Theatre 2 Performance, Skills and Techniques | 20 | Module |
| 49135 | ABJ581 | Individual Research Project | 20 | Module |
| 49134 | ABJ580 | International Signs and Communication | 10 | Module |
| 49121 | ABJ571 | Introduction to Interpreting | 20 | Module |
| 49133 | ABJ579 | Sport and the Deaf Community | 20 | Module |
| 49120 | ABJ568 | Welfare and Community Services: A Career With Deaf People | 10 | Module |
6. ELECTIVES
GROUP 3: COMMUNICATION
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65003 | NCS011 | Client Interaction | 17 | Module |
| 65014 | NCS008 | Graphic Communication | 17 | Module |
| 65015 | NCS014 | Speaking in Public | 17 | Module |
| 65016 | NCS016 | Writing in Plain English | 17 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0806 | 21201VIC | Certificate III in Auslan | Accredited course |