Course Overview
Auslan is the sign language used by the majority of the Australian deaf community. This fun and practical introduction course is taught by deaf trainers. You will learn to communicate visually using hand, arm and body movements to convey meaning.
This course is suitable for students:
- Who want to be introduced to Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and about deaf culture
- Who are looking for a short course at a relaxed pace
- Wanting to attend classes within their local area
- Who are managers, employers, teachers, health professionals, friends and colleagues of deaf people and want to communicate with them
- Who are interested in working with deaf people.
By the end of Introduction to Auslan 1, students will be able to use basic communication skills in Auslan and use visual-gestural communication strategies.
To enrol, please contact Deaf Connect directly on 1800 893 855.
What you will learn
Course outline
During the course, students will learn:
- Basic communication skills in Auslan
- Visual-gestural communication strategies
- To identify the deaf Community
- To explain effective ways of communicating with deaf people
- To develop an appreciation for Auslan
- How to access genuine Auslan with deaf trainers
- To develop practical Auslan skills
- Through fun and informal classes
Course outcome
It is intended that by the end of the course you will be able to use basic communication skills in Auslan to communicate with the deaf community. You will gain a good introduction to sign language before committing to accredited courses.
Introduction to Auslan 2 is available for those students who have successfully mastered Introduction to Auslan 1.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
Students do not need to have any prior experience.
Other information
To enrol, please contact Deaf Connect directly on 1800 893 855.