Lyme Bay BSL - NBaby Sign Language

Lyme Bay BSL - A newly - approved centre promoting communication throughout the South - West

SIGNATURE Level 1 Certificate in Developing Awareness and Communication with Deaf and Deafblind People.

Qualification Aim

This qualification is designed to provide introductory knowledge and skill for enhancing communication with a whole range of deaf people. It assumes no previous knowledge or experience.

Qualification Structure

To achieve the full Level 1 certificate, candidates are required to undertake and pass 2 Units:

Unit K101, entitled Deaf and Deafblind Awareness, is the theory unit.
Unit T101, entitled Communication Tactics with Deaf and Deafblind People, is the practical unit.

Units can be taken in any order and can be achieved separately.

The recommended learning time is 20 hours.

Assessment for Unit K101 is external, by multiple-choice examination.

Assessment for Unit T101 is internal by assessment of practical skills.

Target Group.

This Level 1 certificate is suitable for those candidates who wish to acquire basic

knowledge of how deafness and deafblindness affect communication
skills to facilitate rudimentary communication with deaf and deafblind people

Progression Routes.

On completion of Signature’s Level 1 certificate in Developing Awareness and Communication with Deaf and Deafblind People, a range of further qualifications are available through the awarding body:

Level 2 Certificate in Communication with Deaf People
Level 2 Certificate in Communication with Deafblind People
Level 2 Certificate in Communication with Deafblind People (Manual).
Level 1 Certificate in British/Irish Sign Language.

For more information and to book a place, please contacts us at enquiries@lymebaybsl.com