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Certificate II in Auslan
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PSP20218
You have built a foundation in signing through your daily interactions and community engagement. Your ability to communicate on routine matters and your understanding of Deaf protocols are significant forms of expertise. We are currently establishing RTO partnerships for this qualification and invite you to register your interest to be notified when the pathway opens.
About This Qualification
This qualification provides signing skills to communicate in Auslan on familiar and routine matters. Communication may take place in any situation including personal, public, social, employment and educational domains. The qualification aligns to an adaptation, for sign languages, of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), A2: Basic User. This is an Auslan signer who can: 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 mattersdescribe in simple terms aspects of his or her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. The volume of learning for a Certificate II is typically 0.5 to 1 year. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
PSP20218
Training Package
PSP — Public Sector Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
3 (3 core + 0 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Community Support Worker | Supporting individuals and families within the community through inclusive communication and practical assistance. |
| Disability Support Worker | Providing daily care and social support for individuals with hearing impairments in a variety of settings. |
| Inclusive Customer Service Officer | Facilitating clear communication for Deaf and hard-of-hearing clients within public or private service environments. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Resume highlighting experience in inclusive or accessible environments
- ✓Position descriptions noting communication requirements with signing users
- ✓Reference letters from supervisors or members of the Deaf community
Communication & Structure
- ✓Video samples demonstrating basic conversational signing skills
- ✓Evidence of distinguishing between Auslan and English syntax in daily use
- ✓Records of simple, direct information exchange with Auslan users
Cultural Awareness & Protocol
- ✓Documentation of engagement with the Deaf community and events
- ✓Evidence of applying appropriate Deaf protocols during communication
- ✓Verification of knowledge regarding Deaf history and social structures
Training & Professional Development
- ✓Certificates from introductory Auslan workshops or short courses
- ✓Records of attendance at Deaf community seminars or cultural briefings
- ✓Transcripts from previous language or community service training
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Public Sector Training Package.
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