Start learning Dhurga Language and connect with Cultural Identity. Engage in practical conversations, use greetings, follow instructions and confidently ask basic questions. Develop a learning resource to share with family or Community.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Have basic conversations in the Dhurga Language
Read and write in the Dhurga Language
Use technology to support your Aboriginal Language learning
Explore local Aboriginal Language and Cultural Identity of the Yuin Peoples
Create a basic resource to share everyday Dhurga Language
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Experience reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Dhurga Language
A stronger understanding of Culture and Community
Your own learning resources to share everyday Dhurga Language skills
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
A teacher will contact you to make sure this is the right course for you.
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Passion for strengthening your Aboriginal Language use, for current and future generations.
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Our graduates go onto roles like: entry-level positions in Aboriginal education or Local Aboriginal Land Councils, pursuing further study and participating more fully in Community
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate I in Aboriginal Languages for Everyday Use (Dhurga) does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate I in Aboriginal Languages for Everyday Use (Dhurga) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 5 units of competency, including 5 core and 0 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
TAFE NSW Libraries
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