This is an update on the Auslan, Interpreting and Translating Qualification Review project. We are pleased to announce that the project will soon move into the Public Consultation phase.

Public Consultation will take place in two rounds and will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to review the draft training products and provide feedback on the proposed changes.

The first round of consultation will begin in September.

During this consultation period, stakeholders will be able to:

• Review the updated draft training products online
• Provide written feedback
• Attend one of two virtual consultation sessions

After the first round of consultation we will regroup with the Technical Committee and Auslan Educators Group to discuss the way forward. Feedback from the first round of consultation will be reviewed and used to further refine the training products.

The second round of consultation will begin in November.

During this stage, updated draft training products will be released for further review and feedback. Consultation activities will include:

• In-person consultation workshops in each state and territory capital city with Auslan as a first language
• Additional virtual consultation sessions for those unable to attend in person.
• Opportunities to provide written feedback

Following consultation, the Technical Committee and Auslan Educators Group will to discuss the feedback received and the way forward.

We encourage all interested stakeholders and community members to participate in the consultation process. Further information about consultation activities, how to register for consults and how to provide feedback is available on the project page.

We look forward to hearing your views and contributions.

Thank you.

This is an update on the Auslan, Interpreting and Translating Qualification Review Project.

Public Skills Australia recently held the second Technical Committee meeting. The Technical Committee brings together representatives from industry, training providers, government and stakeholder organisations to provide advice on the review of the Auslan qualifications.

The focus of the meeting was discussing and reviewing the qualification descriptions and foundation skills outcomes for the Auslan qualifications. Members discussed whether the proposed descriptions accurately reflect the purpose of each qualification, learner outcomes and progression pathways.

Members also discussed how foundation skills requirements should be applied within the Auslan qualifications and provided feedback on how these requirements can better reflect the needs of Deaf learners and the outcomes of the qualifications.

The feedback received will now be used to refine the qualification descriptions.

The Technical Committee will meet again later this month to review project progress, test the draft training products and supporting materials before the Public Consultation Phase.

We would like to thank all Technical Committee members for their time, expertise and contributions to the project.

Further updates will be shared as the project progresses.

Thank you.

Hello,

This is an update on the Auslan, Interpreting and Translating Qualification Review Project.

Public Skills Australia recently held the second meeting of the Auslan Educators Group.

The Auslan Educators Group brings together Auslan educators, trainers, assessors and subject matter experts from across Australia to provide detailed advice on the review of the Auslan qualifications.

During this meeting, members discussed two recommendations from Phase 1. The first focused on strengthening DeafBlind communication skills within the qualifications. The second focused on ensuring the qualifications reflect contemporary Auslan language standards and current community practice.

Members discussed opportunities to better embed DeafBlind communication capabilities within the training products and discussed ways to ensure language, terminology and content remain current and aligned with contemporary Auslan use.

The discussion generated valuable feedback and identified several opportunities for further review and development.

Members have been provided with a feedback period to submit any additional comments and suggestions for consideration.

The next step for this group is the development of three proposed elective units. A series of workshops will be held with a small number of Auslan Educators Group members to support develop these electives before they are tested with the broader group during the next meeting.

We would like to thank all Auslan Educators Group members for their time, expertise and contributions to the project.

Further updates will be shared as the project progresses.

Thank you.

Hello,

This is an update on the Auslan, Interpreting and Translating Qualification Review Project.

As part of Phase 2 of the project, we recently held the first meeting of the Auslan Educators Group.

The Auslan Educators Group brings together Auslan educators, trainers, assessors and subject matter experts from across Australia to provide detailed advice on the language standards and content for the review of the Auslan qualifications.

During the meeting, members discussed the findings and recommendations from Phase 1 and explored potential ways to strengthen the training products.

A key focus of the discussion was cultural competency and how Deaf culture, community expectations and cultural protocols are reflected throughout the qualifications. Members explored opportunities to strengthen and embed cultural competency across the training products and ensure they better reflect the diversity of the Deaf community.

Members also discussed the importance of Deaf-led learning, authentic community engagement and ensuring learners are exposed to a range of perspectives and experiences throughout their studies.

The discussion generated valuable feedback and identified several areas to further explore.

The group also received an overview of a recommendation relating to assessment approaches and learner accessibility.

Members have been given a week period to provide additional feedback on these recommendations.

Feedback from the AEG will be considered alongside feedback from the Technical Committee and used to inform the development of draft training products. These draft training products will later be released for broader public consultation.

In terms of next steps, the second AEG meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 29 July where discussions will progress and the Technical Committee will meet for the second meeting on Wednesday 5 August.

We would like to thank all AEG members for their time and contributions to the project.

Further updates will be shared as the project progresses.

Thank you.

Good morning/afternoon. This is an update on the Auslan, Interpreting, and Translating Qualification Review Project.

As part of Phase 2 of the project, we recently held the first Technical Committee meeting. The Technical Committee brings together representatives from industry, training providers, government and stakeholder organisations to provide advice on the review of the Auslan qualifications.

During the meeting, members discussed the findings and recommendations from Phase 1 and explored potential ways forward for the review.

A key focus of the discussion was how the qualifications can better support learner pathways and outcomes. This included considering how the qualifications support learners with different goals, including community participation, family connections, further study and professional pathways.

The Committee also began discussions on assessment requirements and learner readiness, including how the qualifications can continue to support strong language development and practical skill application.

The meeting generated valuable feedback and helped identify several potential pathways forward that will be explored further as part of the next stage of the review. The Technical Committee will meet again on Wednesday 5 August to keep the discussion going.

Our next step is engagement with the Auslan Educators Group.

There are two meetings scheduled with the Auslan Educators Group. The group will provide detailed input on the design of the training products, helping to ensure they reflect contemporary language standards, educational practice and community expectations.

Feedback from both the Technical Committee and the Auslan Educators Group will be used to inform the development of draft training products, which will later be released for public consultation.

We would like to thank all Technical Committee members for their time, expertise and contributions to the project.

Further updates will be shared as the project progresses.

Thank you.

Good morning/afternoon,

We are inviting expressions of interest to join the Auslan Educators Group, or AEG.

Alongside the Technical Committee, an AEG is being established as part of the Auslan, Interpreting and Translating Qualification Review Project.

The group will provide input on Auslan language standards and training product design.

It is an open, opt-in group for educators and subject matter experts who would like to contribute their knowledge and experience.

As a member of the AEG, you will be able to:

Provide input on training product updates and language standards

Share feedback based on your experience and expertise

Help shape outcomes that reflect community and industry needs

We will hold an initial meeting with AEG members.

This meeting will explain the project, the role of the group, and what participation involves.

If you, or someone in your organisation, would like to join, please submit an Expression of Interest using the link below.

https://forms.office.com/r/MNS444b8Z0

If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please get in touch.

Thank you