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Deaf Awareness and Basic Sign Language (BSL) Course

Sign language uses hand movements, facial expressions and body language to communicate and is mainly used by the deaf and people who can hear but cannot speak. In addition it is also used by some hearing people, most often families and relatives of the deaf, and interpreters who enable the deaf and wider communities to communicate with each other.

If you have contact with deaf or hard of hearing people and would like to improve your confidence and communication skills, then this course is for you. By learning about deaf awareness and basic sign language an understanding of the barriers deaf people face can be gained, by knowing how to communicate with awareness and basic BSL skills.

This 4 week course is ideal for anyone wishing to develop their sign language skills for either professional use or for personal use.

 

*This course is not available to learners under 18.

This short course is not government funded, therefore low income or unemployment fee waivers are not available and additional learning support cannot be provided.

Please call (01206) 712777 for more information.

Who is this course for?

The Deaf Awareness and Basic Sign Language ( BSL ) Course is suitable for

  • Parents
  • Teachers
  • Learners who wish to gain a CPD ( Continuing Personal Development ) Certificate
  • Learning support assistants
  • Care workers
  • Reception staff
  • Customer service staff

The course is also suitable for other professions or individuals who wish to learn new skills and improve their ability to communicate more effectively with a wider range of people.

Course Content

During the 4 weeks Deaf Awareness and Basic Sign Language ( BSL ) Course we will cover areas such as:

  • Alphabet
  • Numbers
  • Time
  • Greeting
  • Weather
  • Individual support needs

Upon completion of this course learners will receive a certificate of attendance.

How To Apply

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course and as such it does not require an application form to be submitted.

How to book your place

This course is purchasable via our Online Store and as soon as a start date is confirmed a ‘Buy Now’ button will appear in the next menu, allowing you to make an online payment and book your place on the course.

Register your interest to receive notifications for when a start date is available

If you would like to be notified for when the next course is available to book you can use the ‘Register an Interest’ button in the next menu and you will receive an email update from us when a start date is confirmed.

Deaf Awareness and Basic Sign Language ( BSL ) Course
LocationColchester
Duration3 weeks
Campus / Adult Skills CentreColchester Campus
Start DateTBC
AttendanceThursdays: 6:30pm - 9pm
Price£75

Disclaimer

All fees, prices and funding information shown on this page are for courses starting in the 2023-24 academic year unless stated otherwise, and are correct at the time of entering/printing information, however these may be subject to change due to factors outside of our control. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.

Courses fees are generally not confirmed for September until June / July due to the above factors.

The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.

The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.