British Sign Language Signature Level 1
British Sign Language Signature Level 1
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Description
British Sign Language Signature Level 1This course is two in one and can be used to gain the British Sign Language Level 1 Certificate in
British Sign Language Conversational BSL (Unit 102) & Communicate in BSL about Everyday Life
(Unit 103)
Who is this course for?
Anyone who wishes to communicate with a deaf person at home, work or school or anywhere!
In the UK one in six people have some degree of hearing loss. That's about 10 million people. This
means that you are likely to come into daily contact with a deaf person. British Sign Language
(BSL) was recognised by the Government as a language in its own right in March 2003. BSL is the first or preferred language of an estimated 70,000 dea…
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British Sign Language Signature Level 1
This course is two in one and can be used to gain the British Sign Language Level 1 Certificate in
British Sign Language Conversational BSL (Unit 102) & Communicate in BSL about Everyday Life
(Unit 103)
Who is this course for?
Anyone who wishes to communicate with a deaf person at home, work or school or anywhere!
In the UK one in six people have some degree of hearing loss. That's about 10 million people. This
means that you are likely to come into daily contact with a deaf person. British Sign Language
(BSL) was recognised by the Government as a language in its own right in March 2003. BSL is the first or preferred language of an estimated 70,000 deaf people in the UK. BSL is a visual-gestural language, with its own grammar and principles, which are completely different from the grammatical structure of English.
What are the entry requirements?
This requirement is compulsory and a pass at Unit 101 Introduction OR Unit 101F Frontline Staff
gained at Brent Start or elsewhere.
What will I study?
Topics required to gain the qualifications:
BSL102 Conversational BSL & BSL 103 Communicate in BSL about Everyday Life Course
content:
BSL competence standards include requirements for candidates to have sufficient sight, manual
dexterity, facial and body movement to produce and receive BSL. You will need to satisfy these
requirements before being accepted onto this qualification.
This qualification is divided into three units, each of which can be achieved separately. Learners
who are new to BSL should cover 101 first, as units 102 and 103 build on this knowledge. To
achieve the full Level 1 Award in British Sign Language, candidates must pass all units.
There is an alternative BSL101 units available for frontline staff, and contain language more applicable to these specific learners. These can be studied on their own. Successful candidates can go on to complete units BSL102 and BSL103 to achieve the full Level 1 Award in British Sign Language.
How is the course taught?
By practising the skills and knowledge to enable you to communicate with deaf people in British
Sign Language about familiar, day-to-day topics and activities such as meeting people, exchanging
This course is two in one and can be used to gain the British Sign Language Level 1 Certificate in
British Sign Language Conversational BSL (Unit 102) & Communicate in BSL about Everyday Life
(Unit 103)
Who is this course for?
Anyone who wishes to communicate with a deaf person at home, work or school or anywhere!
In the UK one in six people have some degree of hearing loss. That's about 10 million people. This
means that you are likely to come into daily contact with a deaf person. British Sign Language
(BSL) was recognised by the Government as a language in its own right in March 2003. BSL is the first or preferred language of an estimated 70,000 deaf people in the UK. BSL is a visual-gestural language, with its own grammar and principles, which are completely different from the grammatical structure of English.
What are the entry requirements?
This requirement is compulsory and a pass at Unit 101 Introduction OR Unit 101F Frontline Staff
gained at Brent Start or elsewhere.
What will I study?
Topics required to gain the qualifications:
BSL102 Conversational BSL & BSL 103 Communicate in BSL about Everyday Life Course
content:
BSL competence standards include requirements for candidates to have sufficient sight, manual
dexterity, facial and body movement to produce and receive BSL. You will need to satisfy these
requirements before being accepted onto this qualification.
This qualification is divided into three units, each of which can be achieved separately. Learners
who are new to BSL should cover 101 first, as units 102 and 103 build on this knowledge. To
achieve the full Level 1 Award in British Sign Language, candidates must pass all units.
There is an alternative BSL101 units available for frontline staff, and contain language more applicable to these specific learners. These can be studied on their own. Successful candidates can go on to complete units BSL102 and BSL103 to achieve the full Level 1 Award in British Sign Language.
How is the course taught?
By practising the skills and knowledge to enable you to communicate with deaf people in British
Sign Language about familiar, day-to-day topics and activities such as meeting people, exchanging
Fee information
Accredited courses
Fee A
Full Fee (Full fees for courses of 15 weeks or more can be paid in two instalments. You must include the first half with your enrolment)
Fee B
If you are:
- aged 16-18 years old on an accredited course
- on Job Seeker's Allowance or on Employment Support Allowance (Work-Related Activity Group)
- unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit (or are dependent of someone who is unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit) and sign a Declaration of Intention to enter employment
- aged 19-23 studying for a first full Level 2 qualification and do not already have a full Level 2 qualification or equivalent
- aged 19-24 studying for a first full Level 3 qualification and you do not already have a full Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- studying GCSE English or maths and do not already have a grade C or above
- studying an accredited English or maths course
- studying an entry or Level 1 accredited course and are aged 19-23 and have prior attainment below full Level 2. (This does not apply to ESOL courses)
- taking part in a Family Learning activity
Fee C
Exam fees are non-refundable and payable at enrolment. In some cases exam fees are to be confirmed.
*first £40 of the exam fee applies.
Non-accredited coursesFee AFull Fee (Full fees for courses of 15
weeks or more can be paid in two instalments. You must include the
first half with your enrolment).Fee BLearners who are working and
are in receipt of means tested benefits other than JSA/ESA e.g.
housing benefit, council tax benefit, income support or pension
credit.Fee C
Learners in receipt of 'active' benefits i.e. job seekers allowance, Employment Support allowance (Work Related Activity Group).
or
Learners in receipt of wider benefits (or their unwaged
dependant) e.g. council tax benefit, housing benefit, income
support, pension guarantee credit who sign to declare that they are
intending to enter employment.
You will be required to provide valid proof that you are
entitled to receive a free course or a reduced fee at
enrolment.
Fee information
Accredited courses
Fee A
Full Fee (Full fees for courses of 15 weeks or more can be paid in two instalments. You must include the first half with your enrolment)
Fee B
If you are:
- aged 16-18 years old on an accredited course
- on Job Seeker's Allowance or on Employment Support Allowance (Work-Related Activity Group)
- unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit (or are dependent of someone who is unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit) and sign a Declaration of Intention to enter employment
- aged 19-23 studying for a first full Level 2 qualification and do not already have a full Level 2 qualification or equivalent
- aged 19-24 studying for a first full Level 3 qualification and you do not already have a full Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- studying GCSE English or maths and do not already have a grade C or above
- studying an accredited English or maths course
- studying an entry or Level 1 accredited course and are aged 19-23 and have prior attainment below full Level 2. (This does not apply to ESOL courses)
- taking part in a Family Learning activity
Fee C
Exam fees are non-refundable and payable at enrolment. In some cases exam fees are to be confirmed.
*first £40 of the exam fee applies.
Non-accredited coursesFee AFull Fee (Full fees for courses of 15
weeks or more can be paid in two instalments. You must include the
first half with your enrolment).Fee BLearners who are working and
are in receipt of means tested benefits other than JSA/ESA e.g.
housing benefit, council tax benefit, income support or pension
credit.Fee C
Learners in receipt of 'active' benefits i.e. job seekers allowance, Employment Support allowance (Work Related Activity Group).
or
Learners in receipt of wider benefits (or their unwaged
dependant) e.g. council tax benefit, housing benefit, income
support, pension guarantee credit who sign to declare that they are
intending to enter employment.
You will be required to provide valid proof that you are
entitled to receive a free course or a reduced fee at
enrolment.
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