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Course overview
During the introductory course you will gain an basic understanding of BSL. Through practice with your peers you will be able to communicate through basic conversation such as address, greet and take leave of another BSL user. Your will learn fingerspelling to support your comiunication with other. Additionally, you will learning basic numbers such as time and date.What else do I need to know?
Please note that courses run subject to minimum viable class sizes. Please note there may be additional costs for books, materials or other expenses.What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal entry requirement, but you are required to complete the introductory course before progressing on to the qualification.
BSL competence standards include requirements forcandites to have sufficient sight, manual dexterity, facial and body movement to produce and receive BSL.
BSL competence standards include requirements forcandites to have sufficient sight, manual dexterity, facial and body movement to produce and receive BSL.
How is it assessed?
Your teacher will continuously assess your progress and support you throughout your study, towards the end of your introductory course you will complete a mock unit 1 exam to ensure you have developed sufficient skill to progress on to the qualification.
What financial support is on offer?
A range of financial support may be available for adult students to help towards the cost of your fees, equipment, childcare and/or other expenses while studying, depending on your personal circumstances and the course you are studying. For full details please visit www.nscg.ac.uk/finance
What can I do next?
Your step step will be progress on to the formal British Sign Language Level 1 Award. Once you have completed the qualification, a wide range of further qualifications are available, including:
- Signature Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language
- Signature Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language
- Signature Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language
- Signature Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language
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