PSP51018 Diploma of Auslan
Open the door to a world of opportunities
You'll be equipped with the in-depth skills needed to work in a wide range of complex settings and contexts. This course builds on the Certificate IV and provides greater employment opportunities.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Perth
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025
How On campus
Build on your Auslan skills to open up employment opportunities
This diploma will provide you with the skills to use Auslan in a range of specialised, complex and technical workplace exchanges across personal, learning, employment, social and community contexts. You will be able to gain employment in a role requiring knowledge of Auslan and use your skills in a wide range of contexts.
The Diploma of Auslan builds on Certificate IV in Auslan and provides a greater opportunity for employment in a role requiring Auslan comprehension.
- Converse in Auslan at a proficient level
- Communicate according to Deaf protocol
- Analyse the semantics and sociolinguistics of Auslan
- Apply Auslan in employment, learning, personal and social and community purposes
- Communicate in Auslan with increasing independence
- Develop fluent Auslan signing skills
- Source and use information about deafblindness and communication methods
I have the following attributes:
- Language-learning aptitude
- High level of memory retention, concentration, accuracy and objectivity
- Flexibility, adaptability, understanding and acceptance
- Able to liaise with people from a range of backgrounds
- Broad general knowledge, including current affairs
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSPLAN001 Converse in Auslan at a basic user level | $542.70 | $160.80 | $0.00 |
| PSPLAN002 Compare the fundamental differences between Auslan and English structure | $72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
| PSPLAN003 Source information on Deaf culture, and communicate according to Deaf protocol | $145.80 | $43.20 | $0.00 |
| PSPLAN004 Converse in Auslan at an independent user level (familiar subjects) | $542.70 | $160.80 | $0.00 |
| PSPLAN005 Analyse the structure of Auslan signs | $113.40 | $33.60 | $0.00 |
| PSPLAN006 Research the development of educational and social conditions for Australian Deaf communities | $113.40 | $33.60 | $0.00 |
| PSPLAN007 Converse in Auslan at an independent user level (abstract and concrete notions) | $542.70 | $160.80 | $0.00 |
| PSPLAN008 Compare the structure of sentences in Auslan and English | $89.10 | $26.40 | $0.00 |
| PSPLAN012 Converse in Auslan at a proficient user level | $550.80 | $163.20 | $0.00 |
| PSPLAN013 Analyse the semantics and sociolinguistics of Auslan | $89.10 | $26.40 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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$89.10 | $26.40 | $0.00 |
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$72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
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$72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSPLAN001 Converse in Auslan at a basic user level | $542.70 | $160.80 | $0.00 |
| PSPLAN002 Compare the fundamental differences between Auslan and English structure | $72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
| PSPLAN003 Source information on Deaf culture, and communicate according to Deaf protocol | $145.80 | $43.20 | $0.00 |
| PSPLAN004 Converse in Auslan at an independent user level (familiar subjects) | $542.70 | $160.80 | $0.00 |
| PSPLAN005 Analyse the structure of Auslan signs | $113.40 | $33.60 | $0.00 |
| PSPLAN006 Research the development of educational and social conditions for Australian Deaf communities | $113.40 | $33.60 | $0.00 |
| PSPLAN007 Converse in Auslan at an independent user level (abstract and concrete notions) | $542.70 | $160.80 | $0.00 |
| PSPLAN008 Compare the structure of sentences in Auslan and English | $89.10 | $26.40 | $0.00 |
| PSPLAN012 Converse in Auslan at a proficient user level | $550.80 | $163.20 | $0.00 |
| PSPLAN013 Analyse the semantics and sociolinguistics of Auslan | $89.10 | $26.40 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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