Level 3 certificate in BSL

Course

In London

£ 1 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This qualification is designed to enable you to communicate with Deaf people in BSL at level 3 on a range of topics that include everyday language used in the:
- fluency in the use of BSL at level 3 in a variety of situations, topics and registers in productive and receptive skills
- advanced knowledge of the structure of BSL
- appreciation of the Deaf Community and its culture and relevant issues
- practical experience in a productive working environment.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

- develop an advanced knowledge of the structure and function of British Sign Language and an understanding of the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture and a good practice in particular areas of professional activity
- develop knowledge and skills in BSL Linguistics and Grammar
- able to follow conversations and discussions delivered at normal speed on a range of topics in different work and social situations
- able to contribute BSL in a range of work-related and social situations

To achieve the full level 3 certificate in BSL you will need to pass all three exam units. These are:
Unit 320 : Sign Linguistics Knowledge (a written assessment paper)
Unit 321 : Understand varied Sign Language in a range of work and social situations (a conversation is watched on DVD, followed by a written assessment paper)
Unit 322 : Use varied British Sign Language in a range of work and social situations (a topic is researched in depth and presented; followed by a filmed discussion about the presentation).

All units are externally assessed by Signature assessors.

Examination fees are included in the course fees.
DVDs and books are available for loan from the City Lit library.
'SignworldLearn' on-line resource is included in the course fee.

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Subjects

  • BSL

Course programme

You will learn productive, receptive and conversational skills at advanced level in a wide range of topics including Sign Linguistics knowledge:
- home life
- social / recreational activities
- education and training
- employment
- consumer issues and daily living
- Deaf history and culture
- current affairs.

- classroom interaction - pair / group work - lectures - role play / simulation - demonstration - presentation - debate - other activities - group discussion - watching video clip for receptive skills - research A considerable amount of additional home study will be required.

Additional information

If you successfully pass the Signature Level 3 assessments you can progress to Level 4 in BSL. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

Level 3 certificate in BSL

£ 1 VAT inc.