Level 2 British Sign Language Course in Wolverhampton

Cost£512.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodySIGNAT

About this course

Level 2 British Sign Language Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at Adult Education Wolverhampton, part-time during the day over 36 weeks.

The course builds on Level 1 BSL skills. You'll develop the ability to hold longer, more varied conversations in the course. Topics include both understanding signed communication and producing it yourself, across everyday, social, community, and work settings.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Certificate in BSL builds on Level 1 skills and develops learners� ability to participate in longer, more varied and more detailed conversations in British Sign Language. Designed for learners who want to improve communication with Deaf people in everyday, social, community or work situations. Provides intermediate skills in both BSL understanding (receptive) and production (expressive).

Entry requirements

You must be aged 19 or over. An initial assessment will ensure you join the right level. Completion of Level 1 Award in British Sign Language (recommended) Suitable for adults with a working knowledge of basic BSL wishing to progress to the next level. Learners must have adequate vision, dexterity and facial expression skills needed for BSL communication Regular attendance and independent practice recommended. ��

What you will learn

  • You'll develop receptive BSL skills, understanding signed communication from others.
  • You'll build expressive BSL skills, producing clear and accurate signing yourself.
  • You'll practise longer and more detailed conversations in British Sign Language.
  • You'll use BSL in a range of contexts, including social, community, and workplace situations.
  • You'll improve your deaf awareness and understanding of Deaf culture.

How you will learn

You'll learn through face-to-face classes at Adult Education Wolverhampton. Sessions are practical and interactive, focusing on signing, receptive skills, and conversation. Regular attendance is important, and you'll be expected to practise independently between classes. Assessment is through observed performance of your signing skills.

What you will need to bring

Adult Education Wolverhampton will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • BSL interpreter, requires further study and professional registration beyond this qualification.
  • Deaf support worker, assists Deaf individuals in community or care settings.
  • Teaching assistant, supports Deaf or hard-of-hearing pupils in schools.
  • Community support worker, uses BSL to communicate with Deaf service users.
  • Customer-facing roles, in organisations that value BSL communication skills.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language, the next step if you want to develop more advanced signing skills and move toward professional or interpreting roles.
  • Level 6 BSL/English Interpreter qualification, needed to work as a registered interpreter; requires significant further study beyond Level 3.
  • Deaf Studies or related degree programmes, for those interested in Deaf culture, linguistics, or education at higher level.

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