Certificate in British Sign Language – Level 2

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 achieve the following:

• 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 in

What will you need to bring with you?

You need a folder, notebook, pen and glasses (if needed) to see PowerPoints or videos.

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.