Course overview
British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 City of Bristol CollegeAt Level 1, this course is designed to enable you to develop the essential skills to communicate with deaf people.
Dates and applications
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| Course Code | Dates | Duration | Days | Hours per week | Start Time | Location | Fee | |
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| LBP0165A01-1 | 05/01/2024 - 24/05/2024 | 18 weeks | Fri | 3.00 | 09:30 | Ashley Down Centre |
This course costs £325. If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
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| LGE0165A01-1 | 19/09/2023 - 06/02/2024 | 18 weeks | Tues | 3.00 | 17:45 | College Green Centre |
This course costs £325. If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
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| LGE0165A01-2 | 21/09/2023 - 08/02/2024 | 18 weeks | Thurs | 3.00 | 17:45 | College Green Centre |
This course costs £325. If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
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| LGE0165A01-3 | 20/02/2024 - 09/07/2024 | 18 weeks | Tues | 3.00 | 17:45 | College Green Centre |
This course costs £325. If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
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| LGE0165A01-4 | 22/02/2024 - 11/07/2024 | 18 weeks | Thurs | 3.00 | 17:45 | College Green Centre |
This course costs £325. If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
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Additional information
Who is this course for?
- This course is for anyone, including parents, family, friends and work colleagues, who would like to learn basic sign language skills to aid communication.
- The course is for adults aged 19+.
What you'll learn
You will focus on vocabulary relating to everyday language to communicate about various topics. You will also learn British Sign Language (BSL) grammar and structure.
Course entry requirements
You will need to commit to attending all classes.
In addition, you will need to support your learning with a further 26 hours of private study and practice in your own time.
How is the course delivered and assessed?
This course is delivered on college site.
This is an interactive course where you will participate in group and pair work.
Your progress will be assessed through three short communicative exams, one at the end of each unit.
Future career and study opportunities
Successful students can progress to British Sign Language Level 2.
Additional costs
If you are on a limited income, you may be eligible to receive help with these costs from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.
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