Where do I go to learn Auslan?
There are a number of courses available teaching Auslan as a second language, from an elective language offered in some schools to a 2 year full time diploma or part-time certificate II at TAFE. In WA, the main provider of Auslan classes is TAFE, this varies in other Australian states. The Auslan & Deaf Studies Centre is based in Leederville campus of the CMC TAFE. There are options of part time or full time classes and every year, and a module will run for a semester. (Pre-requisites vary for each unit). Also available are specialised yearly courses such as Para-professional or Professional Interpreting courses. Please contact the Auslan & Deaf Studies Centre at Leederville. Midland, Bunbury and Albany TAFE provide Auslan classes. For more details about courses provided and what the specialised year long course is for the subsequent year. Please contact your local TAFE. Some TAFE’s will consider adding Auslan classes to the courses provided if there is sufficient demand from intereste
