Award in British Sign Language Level 1 (Beginners) Part 2

About this course

The course develops communication in British Sign Language through work towards the Signature Award’s three Level 1 units. Learners practise receiving and producing basic signs for simple, everyday topics, with progress assessed across Units 101, 102 and 103. Teaching takes place in a weekly class, with learners expected to consolidate classwork and complete homework set by the tutor. All three units must be completed and passed to achieve the award.

What you'll learn

• Receive basic signs in British Sign Language
• Produce basic signs accurately within Level 1 topics
• Communicate in BSL about simple, everyday subjects

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for learners who have completed the first term of BSL or an introductory course and already have basic knowledge of the language. It involves regular class participation, independent consolidation and set homework, followed by assessment across all three award units.

• An interview must be booked before enrolment
• Learners should be prepared to complete homework and practise outside class
• Achievement requires sitting all three Signature Award units

Before you go

• Bring a pen.
• Help with literacy and numeracy is available through the basic education programme.
• ESOL support is available for speakers of other languages.
• Additional support can be provided for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.