Part Time British Sign Language

Vocational qualification

In Tooting

£ 400 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Tooting

  • Duration

    11 Weeks

A fast track course in three months (one term only) to introduce you to the Deaf Community, so you can gain experience and signing skills in Deaf environment and events. It is also suitable for people with an interest in work with deaf people in the future and is the first step to career in BSL/English interpreting. Candidates must achieve all three units for the full qualification. -Unit BSL 1.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Tooting (London)
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71 Tooting High Street, SW17 0TQ

Start date

On request

About this course

You should check the level of this course to see if it matches your ability. This course is for all students so no knowledge of Sign Language is necessary.
This course is for parents, family, friends or work colleagues of deaf people, wishing to learn use some basic language in communication.

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Course programme


British Sign Language Obtaining the Level One Certificate after completed 3 units

Level: Fast Track

Course content:
A fast track course in three months (one term only) to introduce you to the Deaf Community, so you can gain experience and signing skills in Deaf environment and events. It is also suitable for people with an interest in work with deaf people in the future and is the first step to career in BSL/English interpreting.
Candidates must achieve all three units for the full qualification. -Unit BSL 101: understand and use a limited range of simple words and sentences e.g. meeting people, exchanging information, numbers, weather, transport and directions.
-Unit BSL 102 is conversational skills (BSL) · You will learn to take part in simple, predictable conversations or instructions in BSL in relations to activities at home, e.g. using numbers, describing interest, activities and commenting on the weather, at home:- people, animals and objects.
-Unit BSL 103 focuses on conversational skills (BSL 103) · You will learn to take part in simple, predictable conversations or instructions in BSL in relations to activities at work/school/college e.g.: describing the building, activities carried out, transport used, directions, refreshment and getting around.

Course Structure:
You will lean to use BSL to communicate with deaf people on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language. Through demonstration, pair/group work and role play.

Course resources:
Website available, DVDS, Books, and Tutor will tell you what is best

Assessment:
Tutor feedback, Internally and externally assessed practical skills. Homework, BSL exam with tutor · Fees paid separately. Ask Tutor to give you the dates for exam and fees.

Next step:
Successful students will be able to progress to BSL 2: module 1

How to apply:
Enrol in person, by telephone or by post

Fees Info
When information is available you will notice 2 different fees stated for this course. The fee you pay is dependent on your status:
Fee 1: Standard fee;
Fee 2: Aged 60+ years fee
Students in receipt of an income-based benefit pay £20 per course per term.
You will need to bring proof of age and any benefits when you enrol.
You DO NOT have to pay a college registration fee for these courses, but you may have to pay for additional course materials.Materials costs:
The tutor will advise you about any materials costs.

When and Where

  • Day:
    SaturdayTime:
    10:00 - 16:00This course is:
    Part time day

    Length: 11 weeks

    Start Date: 09 January 2010

    Campus: Tooting Centre

    Course Code: WMB1F/TD9BA

    Tuition Fees: £200Tuition Fees 60+:
    £140
    How to apply

  • Day:
    SaturdayTime:
    10:00 - 16:00This course is:
    Part time day

    Length: 11 weeks

    Start Date: 24 April 2010

    Campus: Tooting Centre

    Course Code: WMB1F/TD9CA

    Tuition Fees: £200Tuition Fees 60+:
    £140
    How to apply

Part Time British Sign Language

£ 400 + VAT