- literacy and numeracy levels; sufficient to interpret text, classify different language conventions, construct complete and meaningful phrases and sentences by using a range of language features and processes.
- 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 students with the knowledge and skills to undertake speaking and writing tasks in a specified Australian First Nation’s language for functional and contemporary purposes.
This course is intended to provide participants with the following general education outcomes:
- categorise language groups and traditional lands
- acknowledge complexities within language maintenance and revival
- apply research techniques and strategies
- locate available resources for use in language acquisition
- recognise cultural concepts in relation to First Nation languages
- identify different sounds, letter combinations and sequences
- compose spoken and written phrases and sentences
- acquire bilingual language skills to translate and interpret words and texts
- present to an audience speaking a First Nation language
- conduct oral and written conversations in a First Nation language
Students will work with discretion and judgement to recognise cultural concepts relevant to First Nation languages, including specific language identity, acknowledgment of language groups and traditional lands.
Graduates at this level will have:
- the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to apply basic linguistic and grammatical concepts, within established parameters,
- to translate words, ideas and texts between the specified language and English.
- the technical and cognitive knowledge to source, identify and evaluate the relevance of available language resources.
- the technical and communication skills to apply grammatical concepts to compose spoken and written phrases and present to an audience in the specified language
- the ability to identify some limitations for learning to speak, read and write in the specified language, and work with others to consider solutions to these limitations.
- Liaison Officer
- Education Professional
- 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
The Certificate III in Learning an Australian First Nation’s Language provides a direct pathway into Certificate IV in Teaching an Australian First Nation’s Language followed by entry into Higher Education courses in Education.
A Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) is required for students who may be working with children in education settings.
To achieve 10891NAT Certificate III in Learning an Australian First Nation’s Language a total of ten (10) units must be completed comprising of eight (8) core and two (2) elective units as detailed in the accreditation 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 Unit(s) (eight (8) 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 |
| NAT10891001 | Use grammatical features to compose phrases and sentences | 70 |
| NAT10891002 | Apply translation skills | 60 |
| NAT10891003 | Produce written and oral text in the specific language | 50 |
| NAT10891004 | Communicate basic oral and written communication | 50 |
Elective Unit(s) (two (2) required)
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSBTEC303 | Create electronic presentations | 20 |
| BSBCMM411 | Make presentations | 30 |
Successful completion of this course will require learners to engage in unsupervised activities including:
- completing written assignments/projects
- completing self-study to revise and reinforce areas of knowledge
- practice application of skills in day-to-day environment to consolidate learning
A statement of attainment will be issued for any unit of competency successfully completed if the full qualification is not completed
Fee Free TAFE places
Batchelor Institute is offering Fee Free TAFE (Vocational Education and Training (VET) places in 2024.
Fee Free TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and Northern Territory Governments to provide tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill with an approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
For eligible students enrolling in a new course of study, this means that 2024 course fees for subsidised courses will be fee free, however places are limited.
For more information, please visit student fees
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/10891NAT
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