Level 2 British Sign Language Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, part-time during the day, one morning or afternoon a week over a year. The course builds on BSL Level 1 knowledge, helping you hold longer and more complex conversations across a wider range of topics and everyday situations. You'll cover real-life routines, daily experiences, and varied contexts through 150 hours of guided and independent learning. Entry is by application and interview, and places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Who this course is for
Have you completed your BSL Level 1 and would like to build on your knowledge? The British Sign Language Level 2 award is the ideal next step. This BSL course is here to help you develop your sign language communication skills so you can participate in longer, more varied conversations. Across 150 hours of guided and independent learning, you�ll develop your sign language skills to help you communicate effectively in a variety of contexts. Please also note, BSL Unit assessments are videoed and timed. This course is for 19 plus learners. If you are under 19, please contact the college for advice.To join this course, you will need to meet 'British Sign Language Competence Standards' that states you must have sufficient sight, manual dexterity, facial and body movements to produce and receive BSL. This does not exclude any reasonable adjustments to learning to ensure participation in learning.If you have any questions or queries, please contact [email protected] or call 030 300 38212.Please note enrolment on the course only by application and successful interview. Places allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Entry requirements
Please see website
What you will learn
You'll develop your ability to hold longer, more complex conversations in BSL.
You'll learn to discuss broader topics including real-life routines and daily experiences.
You'll build on your BSL Level 1 foundation to communicate in a wider range of contexts.
You'll practise producing and receiving BSL with greater fluency and accuracy.
You'll complete timed, videoed unit assessments to demonstrate your signing skills.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day. BSL unit assessments are videoed and timed. Learning combines guided classroom sessions with independent study across 150 hours in total. You'll need sufficient sight, manual dexterity, and facial and body movement to produce and receive BSL, though reasonable adjustments to support participation can be discussed with the college.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. Your tutor may recommend books or resources during your first lesson, and these may carry an additional cost.
Where next
Jobs you could do
BSL interpreter (with further training and registration)
Communication support worker, helping deaf students in education
Deaf awareness trainer, delivering workplace BSL and deaf awareness sessions
Teaching assistant, supporting deaf or hearing-impaired pupils in school
Support worker, working with deaf adults in care or community settings
Customer-facing roles in organisations with deaf service users
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language. The next step if you want to develop professional-level signing skills and move toward interpreter training.
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting. The qualification required to work as a registered BSL interpreter in the UK.
Deaf awareness and communication qualifications at Level 2 or 3, useful for roles in education, health, or social care.
