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Award in British Sign Language – Level 1

**This course may be free if you are on benefits or a low income.** Would you like to gain basic British Sign Language (BSL) skills and the confidence to communicate about everyday topics? If so, this course is for you. It covers production and reception of BSL.

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Course Summary

Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Adult and Community
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Full Time or Part Time: PT
Level: 1
Number Of Years: 1
Interview Required?: Y
Weeks: 30
Hours: 2.00
Start: 16/09/2024
Tuition: £450.00
Days/Times: Wednesdays 18:45-20:45
Joseph Wright Centre

Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/award-in-british-sign-language-level-1-2
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Course Information for Students

**This course may be FREE if you are claiming benefits or on a low income. Other learners may receive a 50% discount.** In addition, we will fully fund Level 1 learners (and spouses/carers of learners) who are deaf or hearing impaired.** 

This course is for anyone who wishes to be able to communicate in BSL to cover everyday topics.  You will learn how to take part in everyday conversations in BSL, to give and follow simple directions or instructions in BSL, and to follow descriptions around familiar topics.

No prior knowledge is required for this Level 1 Award course.

  • Everyday phrases on familiar topics
  • New language skills
  • Deaf awareness
  • Simple conversations
  • Simple directions and instructions
  • Descriptive language on a range of familiar topics

You will learn in classroom sessions by taking part in individual, pair and group work.

You will need a willingness to learn a new language and should be eager to take part in pair and group activities as well as completing independent (homework) tasks. You will be videoed for external assessment, so you need to be accepting of this.

There will be three assessments:

  • BSL101 Introduction to BSL
  • BSL102 Conversational BSL
  • BSL103 Communicate in BSL about everyday life

You could consider progressing to the Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language. 

You can also use your newly acquired skills within your workplace.

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk

Course Information for Employers

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Career Information



This course could lead to one of these careers...

Educational Support Assistants

£14143

Educational Support Assistants

Teaching Assistants

£14431

Teaching Assistants

Teaching and Other Educational Professionals

£22759

Teaching and Other Educational Professionals

More Careers Information at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/career-pathways
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Course Information Last Updated On: February 26, 2024 4:03 pm