British Sign Language

Introduction

This intensive course will enable participants with little or no experience of BSL to acquire practical communication skills and knowledge about Deaf Culture, environment and daily living aids and organizations for deaf people.

The course is structured to enable participants to attain two levels of achievement.

Foundation Course

Students gain valuable examination experience from the Foundation Certificate Assessment after completing 30 hours (4 days) training in BSL and Total Communication. To gain a pass, participants will be assessed on their ability to:

• Conduct a basic conversation using sign language, incorporating facial expression, body language and lip speaking
• Demonstrate basic fingerspelling skills
• Translate a short story signed by the assessor
• Demonstrate an appropriate and positive attitude to people with special communication needs through an increased awareness of deaf culture and technology.

Stage 1 Examination

Following the Foundation Course a further 30 hours (4 days) training is required to complete the CACDP Stage 1 Curriculum. (CACDP : Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People)

Learning Objectives

On completing the course students should be able to:

• Conduct a conversation using BSL
• Understand and relay a short story given by a deaf person and answer questions on the story in BSL
• Provide information about Deaf Community and Deaf Culture.

Course Duration

Foundation Course and Assessment: 30 hours

Stage 1 Course and Assessment: 30 hours

Maximum number of participants: 16.

Certification

Certificate of Attendance.

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