What is this course?
About this course
The 11026NAT Diploma of Applied Aboriginal Studies (DAAS) prepares students to work in jobs that interact with, work for and/or plan policy in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. These include, but are not limited to field workers, liaison officers, consultants, advocates, negotiators and educators. As a nationally recognised diploma, the course can also be used as a platform for undertaking further study.
- Aboriginal community organisations
- Training others in cultural competence
- Aboriginal cultural and tourism events
This training is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over 18 years of age.
Tranby receives funding from the Federal Government to support Indigenous non-NSW residents and from the NSW Government to support Indigenous NSW residents. This means that you do not need to pay tuition fees. The availability of ABSTUDY support is based on individual circumstances.
Course Delivery
Tranby’s student support team is here for you on your learning journey. The team includes your trainer for academic support, dedicated IT support and Student Services for general assistance. You can also book time with one of Tranby’s Elders in Residence for cultural support and connection.
The course is divided into five consecutive study modules. Each module runs for eight weeks and is followed by a break of two weeks.
Students must submit their assessments by the due dates. The study load is typically 20 hours per week.
Once we receive your Expression of Interest, we will contact you before the next course begins.
You will need access to a computer or tablet or mobile phone. If you do not have access to a suitable device, please let us know as we may be able to help.
If using a computer, you will need internet access, a PDF reader and software to view videos. Tranby will provide access to Microsoft Office 365 software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook) as well as an individual Tranby student email address.
If using a tablet or mobile phone, you will need internet or mobile phone access and you will need to download and install apps including a PDF reader, a video viewer and Microsoft Office 365, if you do not already have them.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
For students residing outside of NSW, the training is supported by the National Indigenous Australians Agency.
Tranby is responsible for the quality of the training and assessment in compliance with the 2025 Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and for the issuance of the AQF certification documentation
Course structure
Perspectives on Identity
NAT11026002 Analyse concepts of identity
NAT11026005 Investigate family histories
Invasion – Colonial Policies and Survival
NAT11026009 Evaluate disadvantage in colonised Indigenous nations
NAT11026001 Analyse the impact of invasion and genocide
NAT11026003 Analyse protection and assimilation policies and practices
Connection to Country
Self-determination and the legal system
NAT11026007 Review the influence of legal systems on Aboriginal peoples self-determination
NAT11026008 Support Aboriginal peoples self-determination and social justice
Cultural identity
Our courses run once we have sufficient student numbers and have secured funding.
13 Mansfield St, Glebe,
Gadigal Country, NSW 2037
P.O. Box 229 GLEBE 2037
Telephone: 0404 822 903
Email: studentservices@tranby.edu.au