Introduction to Auslan 2 (Sign Language)

Course Overview

To enrol, please contact Deaf Connect directly on 1800 893 855.

Auslan is the sign language used by the majority of the Australian deaf community. After mastering Introduction to Auslan 1, you can further build on your Auslan communication skills in this Introduction to Auslan 2 course.

This fun and practical introduction course is taught by deaf trainers.

This course is suitable for students:

  • Who want to learn 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 this course, you will have developed further visual-gestural communication strategies, and extended your ability to adapt signs for use in different contexts.

To enrol, please contact Deaf Connect directly on 1800 893 855.

Learn more about this course

What you will learn

Course outline

During the course, students will learn:

  • Further communication skills in Auslan
  • Further visual-gestural communication strategies
  • To extend your ability to adapt signs for use in different contexts
  • About topics including occupations, suburbs, directions, families, time, appointments, countries and many more
  • To develop an appreciation for Auslan
  • How to access genuine Auslan with deaf trainers
  • To develop practical Auslan skills
  • Through fun and informal classes

What you need to know

Entry requirements

Students must have completed the Introduction to Auslan 1 course before commencing Introduction to Auslan 2.

Other information

To enrol, please contact Deaf Connect directly on 1800 893 855.

Class details

Start Date12 February 2025
End Date02 April 2025
DaysWed
Time6:00pm - 8:00pm
TutorDeaf Connect
Location Chatswood Campus

$220

Delivery Mode

To meet the needs of our students Macquarie Community College balances delivery and engagement across permanent, regular and temporary delivery sites and offer face-to-face, remote zoom classes and self-paced learning options.

Ways to Study

  • On campus

Our college campus locations are:

    • Blacktown
    • Chatswood
    • Carlingford
    • Epping
    • Ryde
    • Mt Druitt
  • Virtual classroom
  • Complete workplace training
  • Combine ways to study

FAQ

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How to Enrol

Step 1 - Choose Your Course

  • Select the non-accredited short course you are interested in.
  • Find a day and time that suits your schedule.

Note: Enrolment is open to anyone 18 years or older.

Step 2 - Enrol and Verify

  • Click ‘Enrol Now’ after selecting your course and schedule.
  • Enter your details on the enrolment page.
  • Verify your email through a secure link sent to your email address.
  • Complete the secure checkout and payment process.

Ensure you read the Terms and Conditions available at: Macquarie Community College Terms and Conditions. For assistance, call customer service at 1300 845 888.

Step 3 - Receive Your Enrolment Details

  • You will receive an immediate enrolment confirmation email upon successful enrolment. Check and read the attached Terms and Conditions.
  • The payer of the enrolment will receive a tax invoice immediately after processing.
  • You will receive a course reminder email a day before your class begins.
  • For Online Zoom classes, a Zoom link and password will be emailed the day before class. Use the same link and password for subsequent sessions if applicable.