Level 1 BSL Course September 2024

The Signature Accredited Level 1 Award in British Sign Language (BSL) is a qualification designed to teach learners to communicate with deaf people on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use. The learners will gain basic skills and confidence in production and reception of British Sign Language (BSL).

To achieve the Level 1 Award in British Sign Language (BSL), learners must pass all 3 units:

• BSL 101 - Introduction to BSL - Meeting people, Using numbers, Weather, Transport & Directions (5 minute assessment)
• BSL 102 - Conversational BSL - Describing people, animals & objects, Using numbers, Interests & activities, Food & drink (4-5 minute assessment)
• BSL 103 - Communicate in BSL about Everyday Life - Getting around, Sharing information, Weather & Using numbers (4-5 minute assessment)

The Level 1 Award is suitable for those who:

• want to learn basic language skills to communicate simple conversations with deaf people 
• want to learn new language skills as part of a programme of study
• want to progress to more advanced study and/or employment 
• are studying for personal development
• are parents, family, friends, or colleagues of deaf people 

The course will be held every Wednesday at Talking Hands Studio, Hassocks for 32 weeks starting September 2024 at 6pm-8pm.

Course dates

• 18th & 25th September 2024
• 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd October (30th half term)
• 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th November
• 4th, 11th & 18th December (25th Christmas Day)
• 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th January 2025 (1st New Year's Day)
• 5th, 12th & 26th February (19th half term)
• 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th March 
• 2nd, 23rd & 30th April (9th & 16th Easter holiday)
• 7th, 14th & 21st May (28th half term)
• 4th & 11th June 

Assessments dates

• BSL 101 assessment 18th June
• BSL 102 assessment 25th June
• BSL 103 assessment 2nd July 

Course fee

£485 (includes assessment fees)

A deposit of £85.00 is required to reserve a place on the course, which will be deducted from the course fee.

Payment options

A contract of monthly payments to be signed electronically and sent to talkinghandsbsl@gmail.com or a payment of the course fee in full to be made via bank transfer to the following account:

Name: Mrs CJ Palmer

Account number: 12828119

Sort code: 07-04-36

Booking

If you'd like to book, please fill in the registration form and if there are any questions about this course, please email talkinghandsbsl@gmail.com