Level 6 Certificate in British Sign Language (BSL) - In Person
Join this advanced course starting in 2025, suitable for those who have competence in Level 3 and/or Level 4 BSL.
Time & Location
Date and time is TBD
Talking Hands Studio, Hassocks, 4 Stanford Terrace, Station Approach West, Hassocks, BN6 8JF
More information
The Signature Accredited Level 6 Certificate in BSL meets the learning needs of those who already have competence in Level 3 and/or Level 4 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 devlop an advanced knowledge of the structure and function of British Sign Language and an understanding of the deaf community and deaf culture.
There will be an informal online interview for a place on the course. There are 12 places on the course. The learner must demonstrate both receptive and productive BSL skills at Level 6, and in all of the 8 topics that make up this qualification.
Topics:
Medicine
Education
Employment & Business
Finance
Politics & Law
Society
Media
Science & Technology
Assessment Specification:
Informal one-to-one discussion (persuasive) 15 mins
Informal group debate (eristic) 15 mins
Formal group meeting (negotiation) 15 mins
Formal discussion (critical) 15 mins
Formal presentation (inquiry) 15 mins
Receptive skills exam 120 mins
Course dates and times:
Dates and times are TBD.
Course fee
TBD
Monthly payment option:
£150 deposit to reserve a place on the course (non refundable) followed by monthly instalments x 10 (Please select manual payment at checkout and use the bank details provided to pay the deposit. We'll be in touch with a contract to complete to confirm the monthly payments.)
How to book
Choose the number of places you require below and continue to the registration form. You'll be able to choose to pay by card or invoice. A contract of monthly payments is available. If you have any questions about this course, please email talkinghandsbsl@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.