- Literacy and numeracy levels sufficient to source and record information
- An ability to use a computer for basic web navigation, word processing and file management.
- Learners seeking entry to this course will undertake an interview to determine their suitability to manage the study commitment required and to effectively practice and participate in language learning.
This course provides provides an opportunity for students to learn to speak, read and write an Australian First Nation’s Language. Even if they are already speakers of the language they may want to learn to use the language for work, including in the school, or to enhance and enrich its use at home and across the community promoting First Nations’ knowledge and values.
As well as providing knowledge and skills to support community programs in language learning and maintenance, the Certificate II provides an introduction to the knowledge required for teaching a First Nation’s language in schools. The qualification also provides skills and knowledge that can be used to address employment opportunities in the following areas:
- Tourism and Hospitality,
- Amenity Horticulture, Landscaping and Conservation & Land Management,
- Culture and Related Industries
- Health (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker)
- Community Sector and Development
Completion of the Certificate II provides direct entry and credit into the Certificate III in Learning an Australian First Nation’s Language. The Certificate III provides entry into the Certificate IV in Teaching an Australian First Nation’s language and further opportunities to pursue a career as a teacher of First Nation’s language and/ or further study in teaching, language and linguistics.
A Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) is required for students who may be working with children in education settings.
To achieve 10890NAT Certificate II in Learning an Australian First Nation’s Language a total of 7 units of competency must be completed comprising of 4 core units and 3 elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
The core units are mandatory. The elective units have been selected following consultation with local industry requirements. The elective units may vary between delivery locations.
Core Units (4 required)
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NAT10890001 | Undertake language identification activities | 25 |
| NAT10890002 | Apply correct language pronunciation and spelling | 60 |
| NAT10890003 | Source available language resources | 30 |
| NAT10890004 | Express First Nation concepts of Country through language | 30 |
Elective Units (3 required)
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SITXLAN007 | Conduct basic oral communication in a language other than English | 60 |
| CHCGRP001 | Support group activities | 30 |
| BSBTEC101 | Operate digital devices | 20 |
Students who are Northern Territory (NT) residents and wish to enrol in a course that is subsidised by the Northern Territory and/ or Commonwealth Government and who are enrolled in a course AQF level II and below, will not be charged course fees.
More information regarding course fees can be found here
The learner must provide the following materials and equipment:
- Basic stationery—paper, pencil, pen
- A laptop or mobile phone that can record and play voice recordings and access the internet.
- Learners are required to source existing specified language resources to identify and learn words in their chosen specified language to speak with others.
- Learners are required to work within a language community.
- All learners are encouraged to have a First Nations speaker of the language as a mentor who can support on-going in community learning.
Literacy and Numeracy
When you enrol in a course at Batchelor Institute, you should be able to speak, read and write in English at the level required for the course you are undertaking. If you need help improving your literacy and numeracy skills, there are specific courses and other assistance available.
Minimum age for students
Students must meet the minimum age requirement to be able to enrol with Batchelor Institute. The minimum age will depend on several factors.
Where:
- Training is delivered in a regional or remote community, and the student no longer engages and/or participates in secondary schooling, the student must be 15 years or older at the time training commences
- Training is delivered on the Batchelor Campus or Desert People Centre Campus, and where the student attends training during the day, but are not accommodated overnight, the student must be 17 years or older at the time training commences; or
- Training is delivered in any location, and the student requires to be travelled by Batchelor Institute to a training delivery location, the student must be 18 years or older at the time training commences.
You will need to apply to ABSTUDY once you have enrolled at Batchelor Institute so your travel can be arranged (if travel is applicable). To do this you will need to obtain a VET Enrolment and Fees Invoice from the Institute and then take it to your nearest Centrelink Office, to complete an ABSTUDY application.
The Away from Base (AFB) Mixed-Mode program supports Indigenous students who are studying an approved mixed-mode course by distance education to access compulsory course elements in another location away from their permanent home for short periods of time.
A ‘mixed-mode’ AFB course is a nationally accredited course that is delivered through a combination of distance education and face-to-face residential teaching. AFB contributes towards the costs of travel, meals and accommodation.
If you have to attend a workshop away from your home, are in receipt of ABSTUDY and are enrolled in an ABSTUDY-approved course, your travel, accommodation and meals will be organised by Batchelor Institute.
Batchelor Institute recognises the importance of skills and knowledge that you may already have. You may have gained these through other work or study you have done or through life experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that tries to match these skills and knowledge to the outcomes of your course to assess whether you have achieved the required learning outcomes. If you think you are eligible for RPL, contact us for more information.
Batchelor Institute also recognises qualifications and statements of attainments gained from any other Australian Registered Training Organisation, where nationally accredited training has been undertaken. This form of recognition may include Credit Transfers.
Students who have been identified as needing extra support services besides those already identified will have the extra support identified within their individual training plan and the support services will be arranged accordingly.
Student Support
Freecall: 1800 677 095 | Email: student.support@batchelor.edu.au
Timetables for students attending workshops at the Batchelor or Desert Peoples Centre Campuses can be found here.
Batchelor Institute offers many VET courses across a range of different disciplines. You can study courses relating to community services, construction, health, business, education, resource and infrastructure and creative arts. To get more information about Batchelor Institute and the courses we offer, click here.
Please visit: https://training.gov.au/training/details/10890NAT/
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