You would like to:

• learn to connect and converse with deaf and hard of hearing people.
• improve communication skills.
• enhance accessibility and inclusion.

Then this is the course for you. 

This course builds on the skills learnt in the A1061P Auslan Basic (1) Short Course.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:

• Have strong visual learning abilities and language-learning aptitude.
• Have good hand-eye coordination.
• Demonstrated active observational skills.
• Show empathy and sensitivity.
• Have good memory retention and concentration.
• Show the ability to liaise with people from a range of backgrounds.

Auslan (Australian Sign Language) is the language of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community; it’s a culture. Learning Auslan will allow you to converse with deaf and hard of hearing people and add skills valuable for teaching, childcare, community welfare, public service, health positions and demonstrate advocacy and social justice in all areas of life.

Time Commitment

You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry. 

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from diverse backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Learnings include new topic signs, expressive and receptive signing skills, grammatical structure of Auslan, how to connect and interact with deaf and hard of hearing people, and practical skills to have conversations in Auslan.
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.