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Diploma of Auslan
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PSP51018
You have developed the fluency to navigate complex communication within the Deaf community and professional Auslan environments. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a formal pathway that acknowledges your existing linguistic expertise. Register your interest to be notified when this qualification becomes available for assessment through our network.
About This Qualification
This qualification provides signing skills to communicate in Auslan fluently and spontaneously across a wide range of subjects. Communication may take place in any situation including personal, public, social, employment and educational domains. This qualification aligns to an adaptation, for sign languages, of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), CI: Proficient User. This is an Auslan signer who can: understand a wide range of demanding, long texts, and recognise implicit meaningexpress him or herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressionsuse language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposesproduce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. The volume of learning for a Diploma is typically 1 to 2 years. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
PSP51018
Training Package
PSP — Public Sector Training Package
AQF Level
Diploma
Total Units
13 (10 core + 3 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 Worker | Supporting Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals within social service frameworks using fluent Auslan communication. |
| Educational Support Officer | Assisting with communication in classroom settings for students who use Auslan as their primary language. |
| Government Service Officer | Facilitating accessible public sector service delivery for Auslan users across various departments. |
| Disability Support Coordinator | Managing support plans and services with a focus on Auslan-centric communication and community protocols. |
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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
- ✓Detailed CV outlining roles in community or educational settings
- ✓Position descriptions requiring proficient Auslan communication
- ✓Employment contracts or records of service in Deaf-led organisations
Communication Evidence
- ✓Video recordings of spontaneous signing in professional contexts
- ✓Evidence of delivering complex information via Auslan
- ✓Records of facilitating communication in social or academic domains
Cultural & Community Engagement
- ✓Documentation of adherence to Deaf protocols in various settings
- ✓Evidence of involvement in Deaf community advocacy or support
- ✓Records of research into Deaf history and social conditions
Linguistic Analysis
- ✓Examples of comparative analysis between Auslan and English structures
- ✓Notes or reports on sociolinguistic observations in signing environments
- ✓Documentation of sign structure analysis and semantic application
Professional Validation
- ✓Testimonials from Deaf community leaders or fluent colleagues
- ✓Peer reviews of your communication and signing proficiency
- ✓Reference letters confirming your ability to use Auslan flexibly
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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