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Available at the following campuses:

Leeds City College Enfield Centre building

Enfield Centre

What Our Students Say

“When I first came I didn’t know anybody at the college but because it’s people you’re surrounded by and people with similar interests to you, you do make friends quickly and you make really close friendships with people because you’re listening to the same things and you’re going through the same things, and you can help each other as well.”

Eve

“So the tutors are great for a number of reasons – they’re casual, you don’t feel like you’re being forced to do anything that’s uncomfortable, they’re not strict, they’ll have a laugh with you if you want to and they know how to get stuff done when they need to if we’re on a bit of a time crunch, but they also know how to have a bit of fun and not put pressure on you – and they’re great, they’re always there to give you information if you need it for at-home tasks and they’re always on Google Hangouts to message you if you need anything and they get back to you really quickly.”

Rachel

“So the tutors are great for a number of reasons – they’re casual, you don’t feel like you’re being forced to do anything that’s uncomfortable, they’re not strict, they’ll have a laugh with you if you want to and they know how to get stuff done when they need to if we’re on a bit of a time crunch, but they also know how to have a bit of fun and not put pressure on you – and they’re great, they’re always there to give you information if you need it for at-home tasks and they’re always on Google Hangouts to message you if you need anything and they get back to you really quickly.”

Rachel

Did you know!

  • Develop practical language skills
  • Learn how to communicate with new audiences

Course Information

Introduction

We can now offer both Level 1 and 2 British Sign Language Courses available from September 2025.

Level 1 - This 20 week course is designed to teach you how to communicate with deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use. You will gain the basic skills and confidence in production and reception of British Sign Language.

Level 2 - This 30 week course is designed to teach you how to communicate with deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use. You will gain the basic skills and confidence in the production and reception of British Sign Language.

Overview

BSL Level 1 – Learners will focus on introducing themselves, exchanging greetings, discussing simple topics like weather, family, and daily routines, and understanding basic instructions.

£500 (£300 tuition, £200 for exams)

BSL Level 2 – Learners cover more advanced linguistic features, cultural aspects, and practical applications of BSL in various contexts.

£600 (£400 tuition, £200 for exams)

Who is this course for?

These courses are aimed at learners who wish to either learn new or further develop their communication skills and a whole new language. These British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 and Level 2 courses will teach you the skills to help people with complex communication disabilities. These courses will prepare you to communicate effectively in sign language.

Benefits and skills

  • Fingerspelling
  • Numbers, Colours
  • Introductions,
  • Family/Relationships
  • Time, Money, Days, Months, & Seasons
  • Food & Drink
  • Conversation

Entry requirements

Aged 19+

Available apprenticeships and progression options

  • Support worker for deaf learners
  • Sign language interpreter
  • Communication Support Worker
  • Social worker for the deaf

Assessment types

BSL Level 1 - This qualification runs for 20 weeks and is assessed through conversations in British Sign Language and a practical assessment of skills.

BSL Level 2 - This qualification runs for 30 weeks and is assessed through conversations in British Sign Language and a practical assessment of skills.

Course details

Duration: 1 year
Study Type: Part time
Course Code: 89908-01

Employment Statistics

  • Youth and community workers

    Average Salary
    £28,600

  • Care workers and home carers

    Average Salary
    £24,960

  • Nursing auxiliaries and assistants

    Average Salary
    £25,480

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