Practical BSL for Use in Everyday Situations
Course details
Course code
P00000064Course date
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
This stimulating and rewarding programme of BSL courses for beginners and improvers is designed to enable you to communicate with other BSL users in three everyday situations. Through these enriching, enjoyable and supportive courses you will learn terminology and vocabulary to enable you to confidently communicate using BSL in three ‘everyday’ situations.
BSL for Education.
If you work in ‘education’ and value inclusion and access for all then this is the course for you. BSL for Education is suitable for anyone who is interested in and/or works in an educational setting; such as pre-schools, primary and secondary schools, colleges and training centres. You will learn education-based terminology and vocabulary that is relevant for everyday use in your institution/establishment. Vocabulary such as; school, register, assembly, toilet, hall, break, lunch, ‘line-up’ as well as all the different curriculum subjects. This will enable you and your students to learn a new skill and communicate through BSL
BSL for Work.
This course is designed to teach and unlock your ability to communicate via BSL in your workplace. You will learn office / work related terminology and vocabulary such as…basic greetings, meeting, colleague, printer, email, zoom, social media, time, computer, contract. This introduction to basic conversational skills will allow you to confidently communicate with other BSL users creating a more equal and accessible workplace.
BSL for Socialising.
This course will cover such topics as eating & drinking, shopping and general conversational skills. Learn how to have a basic conversation with someone, arrange to meet friend and order food & drink. Learning BSL is an important and rewarding skill for nurturing an inclusive and accessible community and society.
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.