Why Study This Course?
Did you know that over a million people in the UK experience significant hearing loss? This Level 2 course will empower you to communicate with Deaf people using British Sign Language (BSL) in everyday situations. You’ll learn to discuss daily experiences and gain a valuable qualification. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to expand their communication skills and connect with the Deaf community.
British Sign Language (BSL) is a unique language with its own vocabulary, grammar, and structure. You will:
Gain a Level 2 qualification in BSL.
Develop valuable personal skills.
Broaden your horizons and understanding of Deaf culture.
Participate in longer and more varied conversations in BSL.
This course covers:
Everyday Conversation (mandatory)
Two themes chosen from three options: Eating and Drinking, Spending and Shopping, Travel and Holidays.
This is an on-site course where you'll learn through tutor demonstrations, role-play, videos, pair/group work, and story-building exercises. We'll communicate without voice throughout the course, immersing you in the language.
To join this course, you must:
Be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
Have already gained the Level 1 Award in British Sign Language or equivalent.
Be assessed by the tutor to ensure the course is suitable for you.
We'll monitor your progress in class and through homework assignments. You'll also complete formal unit assessments, which will be filmed. This course leads to the BSL Signature Level 2 qualification, opening doors to further BSL study or volunteer opportunities.
This course leads to the BSL Signature Level 2 qualification. The different units are examined at different points during the academic year and are marked externally by Signature examiners. Please note that any appeals against grades awarded for the units need to be addressed to Signature via the college's examinations officer and will incur an additional charge.
Please note that tutors may occasionally be changed at short notice. While teaching styles may vary, we ensure consistent quality across all of our courses. For this reason, a change of tutor does not qualify for a refund.