Why study AUSLAN?

Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN) is the language of the Australian Deaf community and is recognised by Australia's National Language Policy.

AUSLAN is a visual and spatial language. It has its own grammar and is composed of precise hand shapes, facial expressions and body movements that can convey both concrete and abstract information.

The language structure is not the same as English. Finger spelling of words is used (using the two-handed finger spelling alphabet) where no sign for an English word exists, such as for names of people or places.

Auslan Courses

• Statement of Attainment in Introductory Auslan

Provides practical introductory language skills for very basic work purposes.
Duration: 1 year part-time (approximately 6 hours per week)

It is also possible to enrol in just the practical subject, AUSLAN 1 (1 night per week for 1 semester)

• Certificate II and IV in AUSLAN

You will progressively be able to use and understand AUSLAN at work and personal circumstances.

Duration: Each certificate level is one year part-time (6 hours per week class time plus you need to set aside extra time for individual skill development)

Please note: we are not offering Certificate IV in 2009. We may be offering the subject AUSLAN 14 ( signing technical language)for those who have previously completed Certificate IV or equivalent, if there is sufficient demand .

Classes

All classes are held in the evening at the Reid Campus and generally meet twice a week from 5:30pm - 8:30pm.

Contact:

For more information please contact +61 2 6207 3347 or +61 2 6207 4950.