Melbourne Polytechnic(opens in a new window) is the sole provider of a range of professionally recognised Auslan accreditation courses in Victoria, and their course pathways provide the necessary prerequisites to Auslan interpreter training.
- Certificate II in Auslan
- Certificate III in Auslan
- Certificate IV in Auslan
- Diploma of Auslan
- Diploma of Interpreting (Auslan)
- Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (Auslan)
These courses cater to a diverse range of students, including adults aspiring to work as Auslan interpreters or Auslan teachers, families, parents of deaf and hard of hearing children, and colleagues of deaf and hard of hearing people who want to provide an inclusive environment or workplace.
All TAFE students are required to undertake a literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment to determine suitability and to ensure they have the literacy level needed to successfully complete the course.
For more information about Auslan courses, see Melbourne Polytechnic(opens in a new window)
Introductory community Auslan classes
Expression Australia: Offers community classes that are designed to support people starting to learn Auslan. Find out more at Auslan Training | Expression Australia(opens in a new window)
Deaf Connect: Operates a hub at 250 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, offering beginner-level courses. Find out more at Introduction to Auslan 1(opens in a new window)
Local libraries & community houses
Auslan classes run by local governments and community neighbourhood houses in Victoria offer affordable, accessible introduction courses. Often subsidised through the state’s Learn Local(opens in a new window) network and supported by local councils, these programs provide a casual, welcoming environment to learn the basics of Auslan and Deaf culture.
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