Introduction to Auslan 2 (Sign Language) - Sydney Course

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. 

Important Information

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ENROL ONLINE. TO ENROL PLEASE CONTACT DEAF CONNECT DIRECTLY on 1800 893 855.
Macquarie Community College does not process enrolments for Auslan Community courses.

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.

Prerequisite: Essential

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

Important: Please Note

• To enrol: Contact Deaf Connect on 1800 893 855. Macquarie Community College does not process enrolments for Auslan Community courses.

Delivery Mode

Classroom based: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material face to face.

Classroom based learning for this course includes:

• Scheduled class times and sessions
• Interaction with your trainer and other students

Please note: Government COVID-19 regulations and recommendations, including appropriate social distancing measures, hand washing and other hygiene protocols will be in place at all times and may result in course delivery changes.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!