Level 3 British Sign Language (BSL) Course - In Person ( Hassocks )
Join this course in September 2026 until July 2027 working towards the Level 3 Certificate in BSL.
Time & Location
19 Sept 2026, 10:00 – 17 Jul 2027, 17:00
Talking Hands Studio, Hassocks, 4 Stanford Terrace, Station Approach West, Hassocks, BN6 8JF
More information
The Signature Accredited Level 3 Certificate in BSL meets the learning needs of those who already have competence in Level 2 BSL and are interested in developing their skills and knowledge. The learner will be able to understand and use varied BSL in a range of work and social situations. The learner will develop an advanced knowledge of the structure and function of British Sign Language and an understanding of the deaf community and deaf culture.
The learner must demonstrate both receptive and productive BSL skills at Level 3, and in all of the 6 topics that make up this qualification.
Home Life
Social/Recreational Activities
Education & Training
Employment
Consumer Issues & Daily Living
Deaf History & Culture
Assessment Specification
Formal Presentation 8-10 mins
Informal Conversation 10-12 mins
Receptive skills 1 hour approx
Course dates
Talking Hands Studio
Saturdays once a month
10am-5pm
(lunch can be ordered from the menu or you can bring you own)
September 2026 19th Caroline
October 17th Ethel
November 21st Ethel
Dec 12th or 19th (TBC) Ethel
Jan 2027 16th Ethel
February 13th Ethel
March 20th Ethel
April 17th Ether & Caroline
May 15th Ethel & Caroline
June 19th Ethel & Caroline
30 minutes 1:1 online in December / January
30 minutes 1:1 online in April / May
BSL Social Night (compulsory & free of charge)
September 5th
October 3rd
November 7th
Dec 5th
January 2nd New year celebrations!
February 6th
April 3rd
May 1st x Bank Holiday Weekend
June 5th
July 3rd
The Open House Pub (Optional but a great opportunity)
September 17th
October 21st
November 19th
December 19th christmassy
January 16th
February 17th
March 20th
April 17th
May 15th × Deaf Expo
June 19th
July 17th
Guest signers will attend some classes & events
Deaf Day day TBC
Informal Interview £20 non refundable
(30 minutes)
Date tbc
Course
£1,250
Monthly payment option:
£150 deposit to reserve a place on the course (non refundable) followed by monthly instalments x 10. £110 please email alfietalkinghandsBSL@gmail.com to set up this.
How to book
Choose the number of places you require below and continue to the registration form. A contract of monthly payments is available. If you have any questions about this course, please email alfietalkinghandsbsl@gmail.com. There is no service fee if you choose to pay by bank transfer at checkout.
Those who have deaf children can apply for funding, please go to Birkdale Trust or Ovingdean Hall Trust.