Level 1 British Sign Language (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 30 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)

Assessments dates

• BSL 101 - 4th June
• BSL 102 - 11th June
• BSL 103 - 18th June

Course fee

£485 + service fee

Monthly payment option:

£85 deposit

£50 monthly instalments x 8

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.

Those who have deaf children can apply for funding, please go to Birkdale Trust or Ovingdean Hall Trust.

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.