06/01/2024
NEW LEVEL 1 COURSE.
Our new British Sign Language Level 1 course will be starting on Wednesday 20th March 2024, at 18:15-20:15. Please book early as already, several persons have signed up for the classes.
Dependent on interest, we may also run another Level 1 course on a Saturday morning, Start in April 2024
The course will be at Bamber Bridge Methodist Church, in Bamber Bridge, PR5 6ED, and is 2hrs in duration and runs for twenty weeks.
Should you require further information, please contact Stuart on 07818 457605, by email to [email protected].
This course is open to persons off all ages and is aimed from persons who have no BSL knowledge or those with limited or basic signing skills.
A deposit is required to reserve your place and payments can be made by instalments.
Learn British Sign Language LEVEL ONE, IS A COURSE RUNNING UP TO 20 WEEKS.
Entry Requirements for BSL Level One.
This course is for beginners who have no knowledge of British Sign Language. It will help you understand and communicate in British Sign Language with Deaf People. To find out what on what day the course will run, please go to BSL Course Information on this website.
Course Details
The qualification is divided into 3 units, each of which can be achieved separately. Candidates are required to pass all units to gain the qualification.
Unit 101 Introduction to BSL Topics covered: meeting people, using numbers, weather, transport, and directions.
Unit 102 Conversation to BSL Topics covered: at home – people, animals and objects, using numbers, interests and activities, and weather.
Unit 103 Communicate in BSL about everyday life. Topics covered: getting around, exchanging information, refreshments, and using numbers.
When passed you will hold an accredited BSL Level 1 certificate.
Cost of Course
The cost of the course is £319 plus £105 for the three parts exams in total. Payments can be made by a £50 non-returnable deposit, and then by monthly instalments. The exam fee is payable to Signature who are the governing body of BSL. There is a 25% discount for under 18s who do the course and a 30% for exam prices for under 18s. Signature set these exam costs.