This qualification is designed to teach learners to communicate with Deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of themes that involve simple, everyday language use. They will gain basic skills and confidence in production and reception of BSL.
What is the course about?
This qualification is designed to teach learners to communicate with Deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of themes that involve simple, everyday language use. They will gain basic skills and confidence in production and reception of BSL.
Why should I choose the course?
This course can be taken without any previous BSL experience at any level. This qualification enables learners to gain basic skills and confidence in the two areas of production and reception in BSL.
This qualification is suitable for those who:
Want to learn basic language skills to communicate simple conversations with Deaf People
Want to learn new language skills as part of a programme of study
Want to progress to more advanced study and/or employment using BSL in the future
Are studying for personal development
Are parents, family, friends or colleagues of Deaf people
What will I learn?
The course is split into three units:
Introduction to BSL
Conversational BSL
Communication in BSL about everyday life
What will the course lead on to?
Through achieving this qualification, learners can progress on to:
Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language
Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language
Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?
This course will be delivered by our expert BSL lecturers who all have industry experience. In the Warrington Campus, we have a wide range of resources to help to bring your studies to life in our very own simulation ward, dementia flat and nursery set up.
What are the entry requirements?
You must have completed our Introduction and Next Step to Sign Language course or you have some experience of using sign language.
Founded in 2017 as part of a merger between Warrington Collegiate and Mid Cheshire College, Warrington & Vale Royal College is a large, successful further education college committed to serving the people of Warrington, Northwich, Winsford and the surrounding area.
The college has two main campuses located in Warrington and Winsford, alongside specialised vocational centres in advanced manufacturing engineering, health & social care and advanced creative & digital skills. Offering vocational courses, students benefit from a varied curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional resources.
We offer a number of different British Sign Language classes, beginning with our Taster Sessions and Introduction to BSL courses which run throughout the year and progressing to our Signature accredited courses in BSL Level 1 to Level 3. We also offer courses for businesses and organisations and pr...
The British Sign Language (BSL) - Introduction course is designed for those interested in learning British Sign Language or improving on existing skills to work towards SQA accreditation.
This course is designed to enable you to develop an ability to communicate with Deaf people using BSL in a range of familiar contexts, participating in longer and more open conversation than at a beginner’s course.
British Sign Language (BSL) is an incredibly useful language to learn. Whether you hope to use it at work or at home, these evening classes will help you become a better, and more inclusive, communicator.
British Sign Language classes are offered by The University of Sheffield.
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