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British Sign Language Certification


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Summary

Price
£150 inc VAT
Or £50.00/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
2 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Sign language is one of the only ways in which deaf people or those with hearing impairments are able to communicate. This type of language involves not only hand gestures but also facial expressions and body language, all combined to enable effective communication.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

CPD

2 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Description

British Sign Language

Sign language is one of the only ways in which deaf people or those with hearing impairments are able to communicate. This type of language involves not only hand gestures but also facial expressions and body language, all combined to enable effective communication.

Sign language is now used all over the world in many different forms. In this course, we will primarily focus on the UK’s main form of sign language: British Sign Language.

The course will go over some of the main elements of this language, as well as its interesting history.

From there, the course will move on to explore some of the world’s other forms of sign language. American Sign Language is most commonly used worldwide, but there are actually hundreds of different versions of sign language.

The course will also take a look at the importance of deaf awareness and why sign language is such an irreplaceable tool. People who learn sign language have many opportunities in the job market, which this course will also go over.

You will then learn many commonly used words in sign language. These are covered in three separate stages:

1. ‘Foundation’ - alphabet, numbers, colours, animals
2. ‘Basic’ - people, hobbies, weather, transport, time
3. ‘Expansion’ - greetings, daily life, home, question forms, expressions, food and drink, compass

All in all, you will complete this course with a good knowledge of sign language in general and, specifically, a sound understanding of British Sign Language.

You will then have enough knowledge to go on to complete the Level 1 Award in BSL.

What You Will Learn:

The difference between British Sign Language and other types of sign language around the world

How sign language is used, and why it’s so important

The basics and history of British Sign Language

Job opportunities for people who learn British Sign Language

Nearly 300 signs that can help in your day-to-day life

Benefits of Taking This Course:

Gain a working knowledge of British Sign Language

Discover what kinds of job opportunities people who know sign language have access to

Learn about important aspects of the deaf community, and help build awareness

Complete the course with valuable knowledge about sign language and its history

It’s a great introduction to BSL, before taking the Level 1 Award.

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