Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Auslan
Diploma of Auslan
PSP51018
BDQ9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 28/06/2018 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides signing skills to communicate in Auslan fluently and spontaneously across a wide range of subjects. Communication may take place in any situation including personal, public, social, employment and educational domains.
This qualification aligns to an adaptation, for sign languages, of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), CI: Proficient User.
This is an Auslan signer who can:
understand a wide range of demanding, long texts, and recognise implicit meaning
express him or herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions
use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes
produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
The volume of learning for a Diploma is typically 1 to 2 years.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Thirteen (13) units must be completed:- ten (10) core units
- three (3) electives consisting of:
- two (2) units from the list below
- one (1) unit from the list below or from any other current Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives must be guided by the community or job outcome sought and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
2. Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be chosen from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAA23 | PSPLAN010 | Communicate with Deafblind people | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OAA22 | PSPLAN009 | Compare other sign languages to Auslan | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAA30 | PSPLAN014 | Convey information between Auslan and English | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAA28 | PSPLAN015 | Research the role of an Auslan interpreter | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAA16 | PSPLAN011 | Take notes for Deaf, hard of hearing and Deafblind people | 45 | Unit of competency |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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