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Sign Language - Level 1
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To enrol on this course please enter your course enrolment password into the box below.
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You must meet the entry requirements below:
- You must be ordinary resident in the UK at the start date of the course - Ordinary resident means you live in the UK and have chosen to live here for a settled purpose
- You must be a British citizen
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2025 for courses in the 2025/26 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Who can join this course
No previous experience is required. This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to communicate with Deaf people or who simply has an interest in Sign Language. This course is also suitable for those who have attended a Sign Language Taster or Basics course. You will need to have the ability to move and manipulate your fingers and hands to make the appropriate handshapes, ask if you are unsure. You should also seek advice before enrolling if you have severe dyslexia or other learning difficulties.
Is this course for me
If you would like to be able to communicate with the Deaf community more effectively, this course leads to the Signature Level 1 Award in British Sign Language.
Greet Deaf people using British Sign Language (BSL) and communicate about familiar day-to-day topics including the weather, transport and directions (incorporating use of numbers).
Communicate with Deaf people using BSL about people, animals and objects in the home.
Communicate with Deaf people in BSL about interests and activities using numbers in relation to age, time, money and calendar.
Communicate with Deaf people in BSL about school, college or work including directions and refreshments and using numbers in relation to time and calendar.
Please note the following exam dates:
Unit 101 07/01/26
Unit 102 01/04/26
Unit 103 01/07/26