Free Level 2 British Sign Language Course in York. Classes run at York College, part-time during the day. The course runs over one week and covers the skills and knowledge assessed at Level 2 in BSL. British sign language classes at this level are recognised by employers in health, education, and social care as a meaningful qualification. You'll develop your ability to communicate in BSL and deepen your understanding of Deaf culture.
Who this course is for
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
Entry requirements
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll develop conversational BSL skills to communicate with Deaf people in everyday situations.
You'll learn BSL vocabulary across a range of topics and contexts.
You'll understand the grammar and structure of British Sign Language.
You'll gain knowledge of Deaf culture and the Deaf community in the UK.
You'll practise receptive skills, understanding signed communication from others.
You'll build expressive skills, producing clear and accurate signs.
How you will learn
You'll learn through face-to-face classes at York College. Assessment for the Level 2 british sign language qualification is practical, based on your ability to use and understand BSL. Full details of how you'll be assessed are available on the York College website.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. York College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Communication support worker: helping Deaf people in education or public services
Teaching assistant: supporting Deaf or hard-of-hearing pupils in school
Care assistant: working with Deaf adults in care or support settings
Customer service adviser: in organisations with Deaf-aware services
Healthcare support worker: communicating with Deaf patients in NHS settings
Community interpreter (trainee): a step toward BSL interpreting roles
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 interpreting context.
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting: the qualification for those aiming to work as a registered BSL interpreter.
Deaf awareness or communication support qualifications: useful for roles in education or health where BSL is part of a wider skill set.
