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Certificate IV in Auslan
Certificate IV in Auslan
21202VIC
0807
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 modules
| 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.
Deaf Studies Core - Learners to complete all modules
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49130 | ABJ576 | Deaf Culture and Community 3 | 54 | Module |
3.
Related Studies Core - Learners to complete all modules
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49214 | VBK866 | The Basic Structures of Auslan 2 | 40 | Module |
4.
Auslan electives - Learners to complete electives to a total of 106 - 110 hours from groups 4, 5 and 6. (Two Auslan or Deaf Studies electives must be selected as a minimum) Students may identify modules from other accredited courses appropriate to their vocational needs.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49209 | VBK865 | Comprehending Fingerspelling and Numbers in Auslan (2) | 20 | Module |
| 49210 | VBK867 | Extension of Auslan Language Skills | 30 | Module |
| 49211 | VBK868 | Introduction to Deafblindness | 10 | Module |
| 49212 | VBK869 | Understanding Deafblindness and Its Implications | 50 | Module |
5.
Deaf Studies electives
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49132 | ABJ578 | Deaf Clubs | 20 | Module |
| 49131 | ABJ577 | Deaf Studies 2 - Psychology and Deafness | 18 | Module |
| 49135 | ABJ581 | Individual Research Project | 20 | Module |
| 49134 | ABJ580 | International Signs and Communication | 10 | Module |
| 49121 | ABJ571 | Introduction to Interpreting | 20 | Module |
| 49213 | VBC904 | Notetaking for Deaf/Hearing Impaired People | 60 | Module |
| 49133 | ABJ579 | Sport and the Deaf Community | 20 | Module |
6.
Communication electives
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65001 | NCS013 | Interviews | 17 | Module |
| 65011 | NCS003 | Job Seeking Skills | 17 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0800 | 5599 | Certificate IV in Auslan | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1634 | 22078VIC | Certificate IV in 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 by the VIC Office of Employment, Training and Tertiary Education. It has been placed on the National Register as code 21202VIC.
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 A/Curriculum Manager, Central TAFE, Locked Bag 6, Northbridge WA 6865, Telephone (08) 6211 2294.