Level 6 Certificate in British Sign Language (BSL) - In Person ( Hassocks )
Join this advanced course starting in 2026, suitable for those who have competence in Level 3 and/or Level 4 BSL.
Time & Location
03 Jan 2026, 10:00 – 16:00
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, a date will be confirmed in August. 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 (enquiry) 15 mins
Receptive skills exam 120 mins
Course dates and times:
Preparation will be sent for September - December 2025 ready for January 2026
(lunch can be ordered from the menu or you can bring you own)
Saturdays 10am-4pm
Sundays 10am-4pm
January 3rd/4th
February 7th/8th
March 7th/8th
April 11/12th
May 2nd/3rd
June 6th/7th
July 4th/5th
August 1st/2nd
September 5th/6th
October 3rd/4th
November 7th/8th
December 5th/6th
BSL Social Night - optional
Saturdays once a month
Talking Hands studio
6.30pm-9.30pm
3rd January 2026
7th February
7th March
11th April
2nd May
6th June
4th July
1st August
12th September
3rd October
7th November
5th December
The Open House pub - optional
Saturdays once a month
7pm onward
17th January 2026
21st February
21st March
18th April
16th May
20th June
18th July
15th August
19th September
17th October
21st November
19th December
Course fee
£2,150.00
Monthly payment option:
£150 deposit to reserve a place on the course (non refundable) followed by monthly instalments x 10. Please use the ' Instalments & Deposits' button to secure your place and pay monthly.
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.