The Diploma of Auslan will give you skills and knowledge to be able to communicate in Auslan as a proficient user of the language.
You will learn to communicate with deaf people fluently and spontaneously in a wide range of topics and domains. You will learn to identify and analyse the structure of Auslan as well as basic linguistic similarities and differences between Auslan and other signed languages.
To get an idea of our next course’s locations, days and times, we suggest you look at the Program Factsheets in the ‘Course Documents’ tab.
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PSP51018 – Diploma of Auslan is made up of 13 units.
Nine (9) of them will be completed as part of your Certificate II, Certificate III and Certificate IV in Auslan:
You will need to successfully complete the remaining four (4) units in order to attain your Diploma of Auslan:
More information about this qualification and its units can be found on training.gov.au.
We offer the following study options:
Face-to-face and live online sessions are timetabled in your Course Guide (in the ‘Course Documents’ tab).
Please note that we may NOT be able to guarantee continuity of delivery after this qualification. This means that:
Deaf Connect will provide weekly Auslan Practice Sessions for students to practice their signing skills. Subject Matter Experts will also provide extra tutorials on the theory units.
Students are strongly encouraged to attend. Check your timetable in your Course Guide to find out when the sessions are.
Deaf Connect may also make reasonable adjustments to accommodate students with disability, where possible. The adjustment made will be determined on a case-by-case basis after assessment of the individual need(s) of the student.
You can find more information in our Support Services Policy or in our Student Handbook.
On successful completion of the course, you should be able to:
Your enrolment in the course does not guarantee that you will successfully complete or that you will obtain a particular employment outcome where it is outside of Deaf Connect’s control.
You must have successfully completed all units in order to be issued with an AQF [Australian Qualifications Framework] certification documentation for PSP51018 – Diploma of Auslan.
There are no occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements applicable to this qualification at the time of publication on the National Register.
However, Deaf Connect requires students to successfully complete PSP40818 – Certificate IV in Auslan prior to enrolling in this course.
If you already have Auslan proficiency at Certificate IV level, but do not hold PSP40818 – Certificate IV in Auslan, you may be able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for part of the course.
Deaf Connect may also require you to undergo a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test and/or a Digital Learning Readiness Questionnaire as part of the enrolment process.
Note: Effective use of your arms, hands, and fingers is essential for Auslan. If you have a physical disability or sustain an injury that affects your ability to use these body parts, please inform us as soon as possible. This will allow us to assess how it may impact your course participation and discuss potential accommodations, including extensions or deferrals.
More information will be provided to you upon assessment of your eligibility for your course of choice.
You can find more information in our Enrolment Policy or in our Student Handbook.
One semester and one term is 28 weeks – 1 week for Online Orientation + 27 weeks (three terms of 9 weeks).
Classes will be 5 hours per week (over 1 day or 2 evenings). You will also be expected to watch a 1 hour pre-recorded video each week.
However, outside this time, you are expected to complete approximately 20 to 25 hours per week for individual study, online learning, your own review of signs and information from class activities, research and preparation of assessments, and community contact.
Students will also be required to attend a residential Auslan Only Weekend (AOW), which will also be attended by members of the Deaf Community. AOWs are held in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney.
The AOW forms part of your course and attendance is highly recommended, however, failure to attend will not impact on your ability to successfully complete the course.
Note: Whilst accommodation and meals for the Auslan Only Weekend (AOW) are included as part of your course fees, you will be responsible for covering the cost of getting to and from the venue.
You are expected to attend the AOW in the state where you reside, unless you live in a border town or outside NSW, QLD or WA, or unless you live in a state where no AOW is held – in these cases, you can choose to travel to the venue closest to you or the most cost effective AOW.
Semester 2, 2025 AOWs will take place from Friday, 21 November 2025 to Sunday, 23 November 2025.
You need to have access to the following:
Note: Our Learning Management System (Moodle) is not easily accessible from smart phones or tablets and is best accessed on a laptop or desktop computer. Due to the way our courses are structured, the Moodle App for either Apple or Android is NOT SUITABLE for studying Deaf Connect courses. You are at risk of not seeing all learning materials in full when attempting to access them via a mobile phone or tablet.
For blended courses, laptops are preferred rather than phones or tablets and you may need to hotspot from your phone. For online only courses, you MUST use a laptop or desktop computer and your screen must be of adequate size (about 22”) in order for you to clearly see your trainer and classmates. We recommend you use two monitors: one for the PowerPoint and one for your Zoom class.
From 1 January 2015, Deaf Connect can be prevented from issuing you with a nationally recognised VET qualification or statement of attainment when you complete your course if you do not have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
In addition, we are required to include your USI in the data we submit to NCVER. If you have not yet obtained a USI you can apply for it directly at https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi/ on computer or mobile device.
You may already have a USI if you have done any nationally recognised training. It is important that you try to find out whether you already have a USI before attempting to create a new one. You should not have more than one USI. To check if you already have a USI, use the ‘Forgotten USI’ link on the USI website at https://www.usi.gov.au/faqs/i-have-forgotten-my-usi/.
To validate your USI on your Enrolment Form, the name and date of birth you provide must exactly match what is recorded in your USI account.
Common issues that can prevent validation include:
If this happens, update your USI account first here, then return to your Enrolment Form to attempt verification again.
Email is the primary means by which we will contact you about your course, e.g. to confirm a course once minimum enrolment numbers are achieved, or cancel if we do not receive enough enrolments.
Please ensure you enter your email address correctly at the time of enrolment.
Please also monitor your Junk folder for emails from Deaf Connect. If you do not receive an email about your course by at least the day before the scheduled start date, please contact us.
If you have general enquiries, you can contact Deaf Connect’s Student Services team during the following operating hours:
These operating hours ensure students enrolled in any state can contact us and receive live support Monday to Friday. Where a student contacts us outside of these hours, Deaf Connect will endeavour to respond within one (1) business day.
Government funding is available in certain states for students who meet specific eligibility criteria.
*Note: There is only a limited number of places available for subsidised training under Skilled Capital in Semester 2, 2025. Subsidised places will be offered to students who submit their complete Enrolment Form on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the number of subsidised places is exhausted, the Fee For Service rate will apply.
**Note: The minimum age for students to enrol in the Australian Capital Territory is 17 years of age.
The Auslan Only Weekend (AOW) is included in your course fees. The AOW forms part of your course and attendance is highly recommended, however, failure to attend will not impact on your ability to successfully complete the course.
You can find more information in our Fees and Refunds Policy or in our Student Handbook.
CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL ALL FEES HAVE BEEN PAID.
Government funding is available in certain states for students who meet specific eligibility criteria.
*Note: There is only a limited number of places for subsidised training in Semester 2, 2025. Subsidised places will be offered to students who submit their complete Enrolment Form on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the number of subsidised places in exhausted, the Fee for Service Rate will apply.
**Note: Whilst the Smart and Skilled “First Qualification” student fee is set at $2,530 and the “Second or Further Qualification” fee is set at $2,850, your fee will be reduced once we are in possession of the necessary evidence to demonstrate that you meet the Entry Requirements for this qualification. This is because a deduction will be applied in order to account for the units of competency you will be credited from previous qualifications. When you meet the Entry Requirements, the maximum payable fee will be $750 + the Auslan Only Weekend fee (if applicable). Your final fee will be communicated to you upon enrolment.
The Auslan Only Weekend (AOW) is included in your course fees. The AOW forms part of your course and attendance is highly recommended, however, failure to attend will not impact on your ability to successfully complete the course.
You can find more information in our Fees and Refunds Policy or in our Student Handbook.
CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL ALL FEES HAVE BEEN PAID.
Government funding is available in certain states for students who meet specific eligibility criteria.
For a breakdown of the fees at a unit of competency level, see the Program Factsheet relevant to your course of choice. DC will send you a first invoice upon enrolment for the unit(s) of competency being delivered during the course.
*Note: Under the Queensland Subsidised Training List, Deaf Connect has an exemption for this course that allows students who hold a Certificate IV or higher level (already completed) qualification to still be considered for funding eligibility, as long as they meet all other eligibility criteria.
The Auslan Only Weekend (AOW) is included in your course fees. The AOW forms part of your course and attendance is highly recommended, however, failure to attend will not impact on your ability to successfully complete the course.
You can find more information in our Fees and Refunds Policy or in our Student Handbook.
CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL ALL FEES HAVE BEEN PAID.
Government funding is available in certain states for students who meet specific eligibility criteria.
*Note: The minimum age for students to enrol in South Australia is 16 years of age.
The Auslan Only Weekend (AOW) is included in your course fees. The AOW forms part of your course and attendance is highly recommended, however, failure to attend will not impact on your ability to successfully complete the course.
You can find more information in our Fees and Refunds Policy or in our Student Handbook.
CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL ALL FEES HAVE BEEN PAID.
Government funding is available in certain states for students who meet specific eligibility criteria.
For more information, please visit the Jobs and Skills WA website.
For a breakdown of the fees at a unit of competency level, see the Program Factsheet relevant to your course of choice. Deaf Connect will send you an invoice at the commencement of each unit of competency.
*Note: The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees.
The Auslan Only Weekend (AOW) is included in your course fees. The AOW forms part of your course and attendance is highly recommended, however, failure to attend will not impact on your ability to successfully complete the course.
You can find more information in our Fees and Refunds Policy or in our Student Handbook.
CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL ALL FEES HAVE BEEN PAID.
The Auslan Only Weekend (AOW) is included in your course fees. The AOW forms part of your course and attendance is highly recommended, however, failure to attend will not impact on your ability to successfully complete the course.
You can find more information in our Fees and Refunds Policy or in our Student Handbook.
CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL ALL FEES HAVE BEEN PAID.
For detailed information about this course, you can access the Course Guide appropriate to your course (based on its commencement) below:
The Student Handbook contains information about Deaf Connect’s obligations towards our students, information about students’ rights and obligations towards Deaf Connect, as well as links to the relevant policies.
You are required to read and understand our Student Handbook prior to enrolling into this course.
The below is the list of Deaf Connect’s course offerings for Semester 2, 2025 and their associated Program Factsheet.
Students considering enrolling in a course must read and are strongly encouraged to download the Program Factsheet relevant to their course of choice.
Note: The below list is subject to change.
Students in ACT
Students in NSW
Students in QLD
Online Students
Note for online offerings: Please make note of the time zone of the class you choose to enrol in. The time zone is identified in brackets at the end of each course offering’s description. A table with example times for each state is located in your Course Guide.
The Program Factsheets for the Semester 2, 2024 offerings can still be accessed through the Semester 2, 2024 Course Guide.
FUNDING ELIGIBILITY EVIDENCE
In order for Deaf Connect to assess your funding eligibility, you will need to provide some evidence along with your Enrolment Form.
Proof of ID in the form of one of the following:
Proof of residency or employment in the form of one of the following:
If relevant, proof of disability in the form of one of the following:
Note (students in ACT and NSW):
The documents you provide must be a copy of the original which has been sighted and signed by an Approved Witness within the last twelve (12) months. For a list of Approved Witnesses, please visit the Attorney-General’s Department page.
Note (students in SA):
As part of the enrolment process, you will also need to submit a completed Agreement Form – Collection and Use of Personal Information form. You can download and complete this form in advance, so you have it ready to be uploaded with your online Enrolment Form.
COURSE CONFIRMATION
Courses will only be confirmed once minimum enrolment numbers have been reached. Students will receive a confirmation email confirming that their course is going ahead, which they should wait for before committing to any affiliated expenses like childcare.
Students who have completed some formal/informal training and/or have proficiency in Auslan may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
For information about RPL, please refer to our RPL page.
You can also find more information in our Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning or in our Student Handbook.
Semester 2, 2025 enrolments are closed.
If enrolling in an online class, please make note of the time zone of the class you choose to enrol in. The time zone is identified in brackets at the end of each course offering’s description. You can also check our time zone calendar below by clicking the “view time zone calendar” button.
