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British Sign Language (BSL)

Preparation for British Sign Language Award Level 1 (Signature) is now available to enrol!

If you would like to enrol on this course, please enrol below.

Please note, you will need to enrol on the 3 week long Preparation for British Sign Language, before starting the Level 1 qualification course.

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British Sign Language course information

The British Sign Language Level 1 qualification course is a 65 hour weekly course. The qualification will run from mid-October 2024 until mid-July 2025. Please only join the course if you can commit to finishing the qualification.

Learn to communicate using British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of topics using simple everyday language.

The qualification is divided into three units, each of which can be achieved separately. To achieve the full Level 1 Award in British Sign Language, candidates must pass all units. The awarding body is Signature.

Unit 1

Greet people, understand basic conversation and numbers, give and follow simple directions and information.

Unit 2

Describe people, animals and objects, use numbers, interests and activities, and food and drink.

Unit 3

Getting around, sharing information, weather and using numbers.

 

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