British Sign Language

Course Information

Introduction

We can now offer both Level 1 and 2 British Sign Language Courses available from March 2025.

Level 1 - This 20 week course is designed to teach you how to communicate with deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use. You will gain the basic skills and confidence in production and reception of British Sign Language.

Overview

BSL Level 1 – Learners will focus on introducing themselves, exchanging greetings, discussing simple topics like weather, family, and daily routines, and understanding basic instructions.

Who is this course for?

These courses are aimed at learners who wish to either learn new or further develop their communication skills and a whole new language. These British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 and Level 2 courses will teach you the skills to help people with complex communication disabilities. These courses will prepare you to communicate effectively in sign language.

Course units/modules

• BSL101 - Introduction to BSL
• BSL102 - Conversational BSL
• BSL103 - Communication in BSL about Everyday Life

Benefits and skills

• Fingerspelling
• Numbers, Colours
• Introductions,
• Family/Relationships
• Time, Money, Days, Months, & Seasons
• Food & Drink
• Conversation

Entry requirements

Aged 19+ (Level 1 attainment)

Available apprenticeships and progression options

• Support worker for deaf learners
• Sign language interpreter
• Communication Support Worker
• Social worker for the deaf

Assessment types

BSL Level 1 - This qualification runs for 20 weeks and is assessed through conversations in British Sign Language and a practical assessment of skills.