British Sign Language Level 1

Signature Level 1 in British Sign Language

This qualification is designed to enable learners to communicate with Deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of topics, which involve simple, everyday language use.

BSL 101 is designed as an introduction and should be completed first; BSL 102 & 103 can be completed in any order. Candidates must achieve all three units for the full qualification.

BSL 101 – Introduction to BSL

Content:

•Equips learners to understand and use a limited range of simple words and sentences e.g. greetings and numbers.

Delivery:

•10 hours learning over 5 sessions of 2 hours a week. This unit is assessed through practical assessment as part of the course.

BSL 102 – Conversational BSL

Content:

•Equips learners to take part in simple, predictable conversations or instructions in BSL in relation to activities at home e.g. using numbers, describing interests and commenting on the weather.

Delivery:

•20 hours learning over 10 sessions of 2 hours per week. This unit is externally assessed through practical assessment as part of the course.

BSL 103 – BSL at School, College or Work

Content:

•Equips learners to take part in simple, predictable conversations or instructions in BSL in relation to activities at work/school/college e.g. describing the building, activities carried out, transport used, directions.

Delivery:
•20 hours learning over 10 sessions of 2 hours per week. This unit is externally assessed through practical assessment as part of the course.