Signature Level 1 Award in British Sign Language - BSL1.

This qualification is designed to enable learners to communicate with deaf people in BSL on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use. The specification has been designed to be consistent with the National Language Standards at Level 1.
The qualification is divided into three units, each of which can be achieved seperately. Learners who are new to BSL should cover the introductory unit first, as units 102 and 103 build on this knowledge. Units 102 and 103 can be taken in any order.

To achieve the full Level 1 Award in British Sign Language, candidates are required to pass all units.

The title of each unit is: BSL101 - Introduction to BSL; BSL102 - Conversational BSL; and BSL103 - BSL at School, College or Work.
Students will be able to;·Understand and use a limited range of simple words and sentences in BSL
·Take part in simple, predictable conversations in BSL
·Give and follow simple directions or instructions in BSL
·Give and follow simple familiar statements or descriptions in BSL
Entry RequirementsNone.
Maximum number of students requirement is 20 per class.

Course Content
Topics covered -
BSL101

·Meeting people
·Using numbers
·Weather
·Transport
·Directions

BSL102
·At home - people, animals and objects
·Using numbers
·Interests and Activities
·Weather

BSL103
·Getting around
·Exchanging information
·Refreshments
·Using Numbers

How will I be assessed?
BSL 101 - Internally assessed by tutor, 3 -4 minutes
BSL 102 - Externally assessed by Signature, 4 - 5 minutes
BSL 103 - Externally assessed by Signature, 4 - 5 minutes.
All three units will be assessed via videoed.
What can I do next?
·Unit K101 - Deaf and Deafblind Awareness
·Unit T101 - Communication Tactics with Deaf and Deafblind People
·Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language

Additional costs
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