British Sign Language Level 1,2,3,4 and 5 Course - Leve 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 CPD

The British Sign Language Level 1,2,3,4 & 5 course will cover a comprehensive range of 36 modules, you’ll have 24/7 online access to the study materials, introductory videos, assessment tests, study resources and tutor support for up to 12 months.

Whether you are looking to brighten up your CV, just starting out in the industry, looking for a career change of just fancy learning something new, this online British Sign Language Level 2 course is perfect!

What’s more the course is accredited through CPD Certification Service, so upon completion of the course, you’ll receive an industry recognised CPD Certificate that you can showcase to any employers, academic institutions or for your portfolio.

The course will help you to develop your skills, confidence and knowledge of this sector, helping to add real value to your CV and personal development.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

The British Sign Language Level 1 course is split into the following modules:

• Introduction to British Sign Language

• The Use of British Sign Language
• The History of British Sign Language
• Deaf Culture and Community
• Types of Signs

• Facial Expressions and Gestures

• Importance of Facial Expressions
• Body Language
• Role of Lipreading

• Sentence Structure

• Sentence Structure in British Sign Language
• Asking Questions

• Alphabet, Numbers, and Introductions

• Finger-Spelling and the Alphabet
• Numbers
• Introductions and Greetings
• Getting to Know People

• Discussing Family and Friends

• Signs for Family Members
• Describing Friends
• Talking about Family and Friends

• Final Assessment

The British Sign Language Level 2 course is split into the following modules:

• British Sign Language and Grammar

• Sign Order
• Types of Words
• Affirmation and Negation

• Etiquette

• Attracting Attention
• Eye Contact and Pointing
• Showing Understanding
• Interrupting

• Handshapes and Signing Space

• Using Handshapes
• Combined Shapes
• Signing Space

• Work and Education

• Signs for Careers
• Discussing Work
• Discussing Education

• Describing People, Objects, and Places

• Describing Personal Characteristics
• Colours
• Describing Objects
• Describing Places

• Expressing Emotions and Feelings

• Asking about Others
• Describing Emotions

• Final Assessment

The British Sign Language course is split into the following modules:

• Benefits of Learning Sign Language
• Effective Communication
• Eating and Drinking
• Hobbies and Interests
• Time, Date, and Weather
• Directions and Travel
• Understanding Others
• Final Assessment

The British Sign Language Advanced course is split into the following modules:

• Climate and Meteorological Vocabulary
• Emotional States
• Descriptions of Others and their Traits, in BSL
• Assorted Environments and their Relevant Signs
• BSL and Its Grammar
• Concluding this Course
• Final Assessment

The British Sign Language Higher course is split into the following modules:

• Linguistics

• Phonology
• Components of a Sign
• Iconicity and Arbitrariness
• Morphology and Morphemes

• Sociolinguistics

• Definition of Sociolinguistics
• Social Variables
• Effect of Variables on Sign Language

• Numerical Data

• Money
• Mathematical Terminology

• Register

• Meaning of Register
• Types of Register
• Formal and Informal Register in Sign Language

• Non-Manual and Multi-Channel Signs

• Non-Manual Features
• Multi-Channel Signs

• British Sign Language in Work Settings

• Professional Use of British Sign Language
• Presentations and Sign Language

• British Sign Language and Deaf Education

• History of Deaf Education
• Using British Sign Language in Education

• Translation

• Role of Translation and Interpretation
• Interpretation and Translation
• Professional Translation

• Assistive Technology

• Development of Assistive Technology
• Types of Assistive Technology

• Deaf Awareness

• Importance of Deaf Awareness
• The Deaf Community and Culture
• Raising Awareness

• Final Assessment

Accreditation

The Level 2 British Sign Language course has been independently accredited and certified by The CPD Certification Service.

On successful completion of this course learners will be awarded with:

Level 1 CPD in British Sign Language

Level 2 CPD in British Sign Language

Level 3 CPD in British Sign Language

Level 4 CPD in British Sign Language

Level 5 CPD in British Sign Language

The certificate will show your grade classification awarded and provide proof of your achievements for you to take to any prospective employers or part of your portfolio of evidence.

The CPD Certification is recognised throughout the UK and World as a prestigious certification for continual professional development.

The certificate will be produced in PDF format, optional hard copies of the certificate will be available for an additional fee of £9.99 per level.

Please note: This British Sign Language Level 1,2,3,4 & 5 course is CPD Accredited. Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a CPD Certificate of Completion as proof of your studies. The term ‘Level’ is not an indication to qualification status or benchmarked against the qualification framework. The term Level is used to describe the stage levels of our British Sign Language Level 1,2,3,4 & 5 course series.

Assessments

Throughout the British Sign Language course, students will undergo numerous online assessments to measure how effectively the knowledge is being absorbed.

At the end of each module within the British Sign Language course, student will take an interactive assessment to assess the knowledge that they have just learnt. This provides a great tracking tool and is useful for reflective learning.

Once all the course modules are complete delegates will take an online final assessment test, which will generate questions contained within the entire course. The final assessment test is fully interactive and will be marked instantaneously, allowing student to know their grade.

If you don’t pass the final assessment first time around, you can take the assessment again as many times as necessary at no extra charge until you pass the course.

Tutor Support

When you are studying a course, it is always useful to know that you have the help and support of tutors that want you to succeed in your studies.

As part of the British Sign Language Level 1,2,3,4 & 5 course you will receive access to our dedicated tutor support service. The academic tutors will be able to provide you with unlimited online email support to help answer any questions that you may have whilst you are studying the course. Our team want you to achieve the best grade possible for your course.

Course Format

This course is delivered online through eLearning. Learners of the course will receive instant access to our interactive learning portal, which offers 24/7 access to the British Sign Language Level 1,2,3,4 & 5 course, including all course materials, online assessment tests, study guides, student profiles, academic procedures, student support and much more.

Course Duration

The online British Sign Language Level 1,2,3,4 & 5 course requires 100 hours to complete the course in full. This is only a guide to the learning hours required and it depends on how quickly an individual can absorb the information. The learning is online so it can be spread out over multiple sessions or done in one session.

Learners will have access to this course for up to 12 months from the date of joining. There is no time limit to complete the course during this period.

Entry Requirements

To enrol on the British Sign Language Level 1,2,3,4 & 5 course there is no experience or previous qualifications required. The course is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Learners should have a basic understanding of the English language and literacy skills. Essentially, if you can read the information on this course page, you should be more than fine to start the course.