Level 6 Certificate in British Sign Language (BSL)

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 with Gavin Lilley 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:

1. Medicine

2. Education

3. Employment & Business

4. Finance

5. Politics & Law

6. Society

7. Media

8. Science & Technology

Assessment Specification:

1. Informal one-to-one discussion (persuasive) 15 mins

2. Informal group debate (eristic) 15 mins

3. Formal group meeting (negotiation) 15 mins

4. Formal discussion (critical) 15 mins

5. Formal presentation (inquiry) 15 mins

6. Receptive skills exam 120 mins

Course dates and times:

Starting in January 2025

Saturdays 10am - 5pm, Sundays 10am - 4pm

• January 11th & 12th 

• February 1st & 2nd

• March 1st & 2nd 

• April 5th & 6th

• May 10th & 11th

• June 7th & 8th 

• July 5th & 6th

• August Holiday - 1:1 & homework

• September 6th & 7th 

• October 4th & 5th 

Assessment dates

• November 1st & 2nd (Mocks)

• December 6th & 7th (Assessments) 

Course fee

£2,150 (+ service fee)

Monthly payment option:

£150 deposit

£200 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.

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.