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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.
Employment Statistics
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Youth and community workers
Average Salary£28,600
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Care workers and home carers
Average Salary£24,960
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Nursing auxiliaries and assistants
Average Salary£25,480
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