Course details

NOTE: This course has already started.

Course Title:

APPLY NOW - Signature Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language (BSL)

Course Number:

APPLY039

Venue:

Village Learning Centre

Learning Area:

Level:

Start Date:

18 September 2024

End Date:

18 June 2025

Session Time(s):

18:00 - 21:00

Total Hours:

99

Class Size:

Between 12 and 14 learners

Who is this course for

Before we can enrol you onto this course we will need to book an assessment for you. Please click apply now above and our team will contact you to arrange the assessment
This course is suitable for anyone who is interested in learning British Sign Language.
Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language is for learners who have already acquired BSL Level 1 skills. This will be checked during a compulsory pre-course assessment.

What are the entry requirements

Proven competency at Level 1 in British Sign Language (You may be asked to povide evidence of this)

What will I be learning

This qualification course is designed to enable learners to develop their skills to communicate with Deaf people using British Sign Language (BSL) in a range of everyday situations.
The qualification will allow learners to participate in longer and more varied conversations than at Level 1.
The course will develop communication in BSL about real life, routine, and daily experiences.
The learner will be able to deal with most routine communication and have enough understanding of grammar to cope with some non-routine communication.
Learners should be taught a number of regional variations in sign language.
The qualification specification has been designed using the UK Occupational Language Standards 2010 at Level 2.

How will I be assessed and supported

This course leads to a qualification after successful completion of three units.
BSL 201 Video receptive skills (receptive BSL)
BSL 202 Storytelling in BSL (productive BSL)
BSL 203 Conversation in BSL (conversational BSL)
The tutor reserves the right to determine whether the candidate has reached competency standards. This will have been assessed by the tutor prior to the start of the course.
Learners must be available for the exam dates.
You will be informed of the set exam dates after the course has started as soon as possible.
Learning resources are available online on DerbyLearn.

What do I need to bring?

Paper, pen and a ring binder for notes and handouts.

Any additional costs?

Yes, there are assessment fees for the three units, which are payable in Term 1.

BSL Unit 201 = £49
BSL Unit 202 = £60
BSL Unit 203 = £60

What can this course lead to

On completion of the course, learners could progress to study BSL Level 3, then study up to Level 6 and train to become an interpreter elsewhere.

We also provide a course in Basic Deaf Awareness.

If you are interested in another course, please ask your tutor or for more information, contact us
Phone  01332 956565
Email  DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk
Relay UK  18001 01332 956565

Village Learning Centre

Address:
Village Learning Centre, Browning Street, Derby, DE23 8DN

Phone: 01332 956340

Enrol Now

Online

You can enrol onto this course now using our online secure website:
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In person

You can pop into any of our centres to enrol:

Village Learning Centre - Browning Street, Derby, DE23 8DN

Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4.30pm and Weds/Thurs evenings until 8.30pm.

Derby Multicultural Centre – Dairyhouse Road, Derby, DE23 8HN

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 5pm and Mon/Tues evenings until 8.30pm.

Allen Park Centre - Allen Park Centre, Allen Street, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9DE

Opening times: Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm

Kedleston Road Training Centre - 184 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GT

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4pm and Mon evening until 8.30pm.

By telephone

Enquiries: 01332 956565

By Email

DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk

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Note: Please bring evidence of eligibility for fee reduction to the first class.