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About the course

This course builds on the Certificate II in Auslan and will provide you with the skills to sign in everyday social and personal contexts. You will also gain an understanding of Deaf community principles and practices, preparing you for a possible career working with people who are deaf.

View our brochure to see the career pathways for our Auslan courses.

Where this course can lead you

This course provides a good insight and understanding of Auslan for those who may need to communicate with people who are deaf.

To gain employment we recommend you consider further study of a Certificate IV/ Diploma of Auslan.

Skills you will gain from this course

This qualification will give you the basic skills to communicate with deaf people, and is ideal if you have no or limited knowledge of Auslan.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Use routine Auslan in a range of contexts

• Understand issues in Australian Deaf history

• Understand and use the structure of signs in Auslan

Your Certificate III in Auslan gives you the skills to communicate in Auslan or for further study at Central. The Certificate IV in Auslan will increase your understanding and ability to use Auslan.

Connected with industry

We ensure our industry partners are involved in the development of our courses and curriculum, so the skills you obtain are relevant to Auslan trends. One of our Auslan partners is the WA Deaf Society

Central's focus on industry relevancy means practical course content geared towards getting you a career. It also means you have an opportunity to network with real Auslan professionals who could increase your chances of employment during or after study.

Our lecturers are Auslan professionals who have vast experience in using Auslan. So you’ll be gaining the best experience possible from the people who have achieved the goals you're aiming for. We have also assessed the software and practices this industry uses and replicated it within Central so when you leave, you'll be using familiar technology and processes.

Fee information

Domestic students:
The costs for this course for a semester are: $626 or $313 (concession). On top of this there is also a resource cost of $56. The resource fee is an estimate because the amount depends on which units you choose. You will be given the exact amount at enrolment. Find out more about how the costs are determined.

An estimate of the total cost of the course is $ over the the course takes to complete.

International students:
The cost for international students is . You will need to pay for your course fees when you accept your offer and meet all the conditions.

Course Structure

Available Groups

Title: GROUP 01 - CORE UNITS

Description: Central Institute of Technology offer the units listed below. Please note: previously completed units may count towards this qualification. Please discuss with the teaching area to determine eligibility.

Getting into this course

Entrance Requirements

In order to gain entry into this course you must complete the Certificate II in Auslan.

The Application Process

The process for applying for a course at Central depends on whether you are a local or international student and the way that you will be studying: full time, part time, as an apprentice or trainee.

Our future students area of the website includes a handy guide to help you through the process depending on what type of student you are, and how you are planning on studying.

Visit our apply, enrol and pay guide

Recognition of Prior Learning

Do you have existing skills? Whether obtained through paid or voluntary work, training or other experiences, you may be able to fast track your study by applying for recognition of prior learning, often referred to as RPL.

Find out more here