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RTO#41192 | PSP20218

Certificate II in Auslan

The Certificate II in Auslan will give you the skills and knowledge to communicate in Auslan as a basic user of the language.

You will learn to communicate with deaf people on familiar and routine matters in a culturally appropriate and sensitive way. You will learn to identify the fundamental and major differences between Auslan and English structures.

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Semester 1, 2026 enrolments are

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Certificate II courses are only offered in Semester 1 of each year.

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Enrolments open on 3 November 2025 from 10am (QLD time).

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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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PSP20218 – Certificate II in Auslan is made up of three (3) units that you will need to successfully complete in order to attain your Certificate II in Auslan.

  • PSPLAN001 – Converse in Auslan at a basic user level
  • PSPLAN002 – Compare the fundamental differences between Auslan and English structure
  • PSPLAN003 – Source information on Deaf culture, and communicate according to Deaf protocol

More information about this qualification and its units can be found on training.gov.au.

We offer the following study options:

  1. Blended (combination of face-to-face in classroom and online), or
  2. Online only (virtual classroom via Zoom).

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:

  • whilst you MAY be able to enrol in a face-to-face class close to where you live for this qualification, a similar offering may NOT be available for the next qualification. In this case, you MAY need to consider an online offering if you choose to continue on the pathway.
  • if you choose to defer your enrolment from a course, a similar offering may NOT be available next year and your deferral will be at risk of expiry.

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:

  • Understand sentences and frequently-used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment),
  • Communicate about simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters,
  • Describe in simple terms your immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

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 PSP20218 – Certificate II in 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 undertake a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) Test as part of the enrolment process. You must score a minimum of 3 points in all core skills, except numeracy and digital literacy, for your enrolment to be approved.

To succeed in this course, students will also benefit from having these skills:

  • A good memory for learning and recalling new signs,
  • Strong concentration and visual attention skills,
  • Some accuracy in reproducing handshapes and movements,
  • A willingness to practise, accept feedback and build confidence using Auslan,
  • An open and respectful attitude toward Deaf culture.

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.

Some students choose to complete a Beginner Course before enrolling in this course. This can be helpful for deciding whether students want to commit to further studies in Auslan. The content in a Beginner Course is also covered in the early stages of the Certificate II course. Beginner Courses are not mandatory.

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 is 19 weeks – 1 week for Online Orientation + 18 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 the scheduled classes, you are expected to complete approximately 15 to 20 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 1, 2026 AOWs will take place from Friday, 22 May 2026 to Sunday, 24 May 2026.

You need to have access to the following:

  • Laptop or desktop computer with reliable internet connection
  • Filming device (webcam, handheld camera or smartphone)
  • Word processing and presentation software(s) to make presentations or complete your assessments (Microsoft Word or Google Docs and Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides)
  • PDF reader (download PDF reader for free)
  • Access to Zoom
  • Access to Moodle – instructions will be provided prior to the commencement of the course
  • Access to printer and scanner – If you are not familiar with document editing
  • Pen and notepad

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:

  • Recent name changes (e.g. after marriage),
  • Middle name entered in the wrong field (first name vs middle name),
  • Students with family and given names entered in a different order.

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:

  • Phone support is available from 9:00AM to 5:00PM QLD time.
  • Email support is available any time – we will endeavour to respond within one (1) business day.

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.

  • Funding: Subsidised training is available for PSP20218 – Certificate II in Auslan in Semester 1, 2026 under Skilled Capital*. Skilled Capital is an ACT Government funded training initiative.
  • Subsidised fee for Semester 1, 2026:
    • $70 + the Auslan Only Weekend fee = $360 (non-concessional fee) for eligible students, or
    • $35 + the Auslan Only Weekend fee = $180 (concessional fee) for eligible students.
  • Eligibility: Eligibility requirements are outlined on page 12 of the ‘ACT Standards Compliance Guide for Skilled Capital‘.

*Note: There is only a limited number of places available for subsidised training under Skilled Capital in Semester 1, 2026. 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.

  • Funding: This training is subsidised by the NSW Government*. There is only a limited number of places are available for subsidised training in Semester 1, 2026.
  • Subsidised fee for Semester 1, 2026:
    • $0 + the Auslan Only Weekend fee = $290 (non-concessional fee) for eligible students, or
    • $0 + the Auslan Only Weekend fee = $145 (concessional fee) for eligible students.
  • Eligibility: You can check your eligibility here.

*Note: There is only a limited number of places available for subsidised training in Semester 1, 2026. 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.

 

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.

  • Funding: This training is subsidised by the Queensland Government under the Career Start program.
  • Subsidised fee for Semester 1, 2026:
    • $140 + the Auslan Only Weekend fee = $285 (non-concessional co-contribution fee) for eligible students, or
    • $140 + the Auslan Only Weekend fee = $285 (concessional co-contribution fee) for eligible students.
  • Eligibility: You can check your eligibility here*.

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 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 III 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.

  • Funding: This training is supported through WorkReady by the Government of South Australia*.
  • Subsidised fee for Semester 1, 2026:
    • $300 + the Auslan Only Weekend fee = $590 (non-concessional fee) for eligible students, or
    • $150 + the Auslan Only Weekend fee = $295 (concessional fee) for eligible students.
  • Eligibility: Visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for Participant 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.

  • Funding: This training is publicly funded by the Government of Western Australia (Department of Training and Workforce Development) under the Priority Industry Training and Participation – Work Readiness programs.
  • Subsidised fee for Semester 1, 2026*:
    • $98.70 + the Auslan Only Weekend fee = $388.70 (non-concessional student tuition fee) for eligible students, or
    • $98.70 + the Auslan Only Weekend fee = $243.70 (concessional student tuition fee) for eligible students.
  • Eligibility: You must meet the following eligibility criteria to access publicly funded training:
    • Priority Industry Training: be working 20 hours or more a week with a single or multiple employers.
    • Participation – Work Readiness: be unemployed or under-employed and working less than 20 hours a week with a single or across multiple employers.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. 

  • $3,135.
  • Deaf Connect does not provide subsidised training for students from other states. If you are from another state or territory and wish to enrol, you will need to pay the full fee of the course.
  • If you are from one of the above-listed states but are not eligible for funding and wish to enrol, you will also need to pay the full fee of the course.

 

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 1, 2026 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

Students in WA

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 1, 2025 offerings can still be accessed through the Semester 1, 2025 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:

  • Australian or New Zealand Birth Certificate
  • Australian or New Zealand Passport
  • Green Medicare card
  • Naturalisation Certificate
  • Humanitarian VISA
  • Certificate of Evidence of Resident Status (Permanent Resident).

Proof of residency or employment in the form of one of the following:

  • Current driver’s license
  • Health Care card or Pension card
  • Proof of Age card
  • Letter or email form employer to show the street address where you are working
  • Electricity, gas or telephone account issued the last six (6) months (in QLD) or in the last three (3) months (in ACT). Utility bills are not acceptable as proof of residency in any other states.

If relevant, proof of disability in the form of one of the following:

  • Disability Support Pension card
  • Letter form a medical practitioner
  • Letter from appropriate government agency
  • Letter from TAFE NSW Teacher/Consultant for students with a disability
  • Letter from special education coordinator
  • Letter from specialised allied health professional.

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.

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For all course enquiries, email us via the below form or call 1800 893 855 and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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