Certificate III in Learning an Australian First Nation's Language

About this course

Are you interested in learning an Australian First Nation’s language?

This course is for people want to learn an Australian First Nation’s language for personal, cultural, community or work-related reasons.

You’ll build your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to further develop a deeper understanding of culture and community.

You will learn how to:

• use everyday words and phrases
• take part in simple conversations
• listen and respond to spoken language
• read and write basic texts
• build your vocabulary and language skills
• understand the connection between language, culture and community.

You’ll practise using the language in real-life situations to help build confidence and fluency.

This training focuses on active participation and communication in different settings.

Throughout the course, you’ll practise skills such as:

• introducing yourself and greeting others
• talking about family, community and daily activities
• reading simple texts and signs
• having conversations with classmates
• exploring cultural knowledge connected to language.

This course can support work in community services, education support, cultural tourism and community engagement. It can also help people strengthen their connection to language, culture and community.

This accredited course is nationally recognised.