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Melbourne Polytechnic Certificate III in Auslan

Melbourne Polytechnic

Certificate III in Auslan

Preston, Australia

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    About: This Certificate III in Auslan course provides foundational skills in Auslan, the Australian Sign Language. You'll learn various communication strategies, cultural aspects, and the ability to interact effectively with the Deaf community. The program includes both practical and theoretical components to enhance your understanding and use of Auslan in everyday contexts.
    Career Outcomes: Students can pursue roles such as Auslan interpreters, community support workers, or education assistants within the Deaf community. Additional opportunities may include working in advocacy, support services, or furthering studies in Auslan or Deaf studies.

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Advance your Auslan skills

Build on the Auslan skills your learned in the Certificate II in Auslan PSP20218 and prepare for advanced Auslan courses. With only 67% of Deaf people able to access an interpreter when they need one, Auslan skills are in demand.

Our Certificate III in Auslan PSP30218 continues the only accredited pathway to learn Auslan in Victoria. This course is a prerequisite to Auslan interpreter training, but is also appropriate for friends, colleagues and family members of Deaf and hard of hearing people who would like to increase their accessibility and communication abilities.

Learn to converse in personal and professional settings

Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate III in Auslan PSP30218 is a pre-vocational course aiming to further develop your Auslan skills. Completion of this qualification will allow you to converse in Auslan in personal and professional settings. You will understand and be able to use Deaf protocol and customs in your interactions. You will also develop an understanding of the linguistics of Auslan in contrast to English. Melbourne Polytechnic has a long history within the disability sector, and as Victoria’s sole provider of this accredited pathway to learning Auslan, you will have opportunities to participate in Deaf community-based activities and events with our industry partners.

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