Course overview
British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2 City of Bristol CollegeThis course is designed to enable you to develop the skills to communicate with deaf people. You will learn how to use BSL in various familiar and work-related situations, participating in longer and more open-ended exchanges than British Sign Language Level 1.
To get the most from your studies, it is essential that you commit to attending all classes and practise in your own time to reinforce your learning.
Dates and applications
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| Course Code | Dates | Duration | Days | Hours per week | Start Time | Location | Fee | |
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| LGE1164A01-1 | 07/11/2024 - 26/06/2025 | 1 years | Date/Day(s) Being Finalised | Enquire | Enquire | College Green Centre |
This course costs £300. 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?
The Level 2 certificate in BSL is suitable for those who:
- Wish to acquire language skills at an intermediate level to enhance communication with deaf people
- Are deaf and wish to gain a qualification in their native language
- Are family, friends and colleagues of deaf people
- Wish to progress from British Sign Language Level 1 and who may wish to progress to more advanced levels of study
- The course is for adults aged 19+
What you'll learn
This course focuses on developing your receptive and productive skills and understanding through topics such as everyday conversation, eating and drinking, spending and shopping, travel and holidays.
You will learn through a variety of activities that include the group as a whole, smaller groups or working in pairs.
Course entry requirements
We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure that you can flourish.
Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process; we are here to help take you to the next level.
You need:
- To have completed and passed British Sign Language Level 1 Units 101, 102 and 103 or have experience communicating in sign language
- A commitment to attending all classes
- To be prepared to undertake an additional 50 hours of study including private study, homework and practice
How is the course delivered and assessed?
This course is delivered on college site.
You will be assessed in a variety of ways:
- For receptive skills, you will be tested by watching a narrative presented in BSL on a DVD and answering 12 multiple choice questions
- For productive skills, you will ‘sign’ a presentation on video based on a selected topic
- For conversational skills, the teacher will conduct a conversation with you which will be recorded
All will be marked by an external examiner.
Future career and study opportunities
Successful candidates can progress to the Signature Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language with an alternative provider.
Additional costs
As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationery.
Many courses offer learning opportunities that you may need to pay for. This may include things like study visits and visiting speakers. We will let you know in advance if there will be additional costs.
If you are on a limited income, you may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.
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