Certificate in British Sign Language – Level 2
***This course may be free if you earn less than £25,000p.a*** The BSL Level 2 Certificate – accredited by Signature, the UK's leading award body for Sign Language qualifications – is designed for learners with BSL Level 1 who wish to further their skills.
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Who is this course for?
**This course may be free if you earn less than £25,000p.a. Other learners may receive a 50% fee reduction. Please contact us for more details.**
The Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language is suitable for those who:
- Wish to achieve language skills at an intermediate level to improve communication with Deaf people
- Are Deaf and wish to gain a qualification in their native language
- Are colleagues of Deaf people
Entry Requirements
Candidates are required to have achieved BSL Level 1 (or have sufficient basic fluency).
You will complete an assessment at interview to ensure you meet the correct level.
What will you learn?
The Level 2 Certificate follows Signature’s British Sign Language Level 2 syllabus which is split into three themes. This focuses on further development of skills acquired at Level 1. Themes include: food and drinks, holiday and travel, shopping and spending.
This will allow you to:
- Understand routine conversations in BSL
- Take part in routine conversations in BSL
- Demonstrate basic BSL word order
- Demonstrate and understand non manual features
- Use and understand fingerspelling
How will you learn?
You will learn in a classroom setting by taking part in individual, pair and group work.
What will you need to bring with you?
You need a folder, notebook and pen.
How will you be assessed?
BSL will be assessed in three separate parts:
- A multi-choice question after watching a story
- Two video-recorded assessments to assess signing skills
Where next?
Learners may wish to study a British Sign Language Level 3 qualification or use their skills at work or in everyday life.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: July 8, 2025 11:18 am