Free Level 2 British Sign Language Course in Salford. Classes run at Future Skills at Media City UK, part-time during the day. The course runs over 24 weeks, giving you time to build your skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll develop the ability to communicate in BSL, covering vocabulary, grammar, and conversation. This free british sign language course for adults is a practical, hands-on qualification. You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language.
Who this course is for
Adult
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll use BSL vocabulary across a range of everyday topics and situations.
You'll apply BSL grammar and sentence structure in signed conversation.
You'll hold two-way conversations with deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
You'll understand and use non-manual features such as facial expression and mouth patterns.
You'll recognise and produce fingerspelling accurately.
You'll respond to and initiate dialogue in a range of social contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through face-to-face classes at Future Skills at Media City UK. Teaching is practical and interactive, with tutor-led sessions and group activities. Assessment is through observed signed conversations and practical tasks that demonstrate your ability to communicate in BSL. There is no written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Future Skills at Media City UK will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Communication support worker - supporting deaf people in education or work settings.
BSL interpreter (trainee) - entry point toward professional interpreter training.
Teaching assistant - supporting deaf or hard-of-hearing pupils in school.
Care assistant - working with deaf or deafblind adults in care settings.
Customer service adviser - roles in organisations serving deaf communities.
Community support worker - helping deaf people access local services.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language - the next step if you want to use BSL in a professional or community role.
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting - the qualification required to work as a registered BSL interpreter.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training - useful if you want to teach BSL or support learners in educational settings.
