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Sign Language Level 1: Skills & Education Group Awards
starts 09/09/2025

  • Overview of the course

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    The course is for anyone interested in sign language with a commitment to learn a new language. This qualification is designed to enable learners to communicate with deaf people in sign language on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use. Depending on your situation and why you want to study BSL you may be entitled to have your course funded for free.
  • Groups and Times

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    Location: Brownlow Fold Community Learning Centre. Group: A. First class: 09 September 2025. Last class: 13 May 2026
    • Tuesday : 10:00 - 12:00
    • Wednesday : 10:00 - 12:00
  • What you'll learn

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    You will study: Meeting people, Exchanging personal information, Describing objects and information, Getting around, People and their lives, Goods and services, Food and drink, Numbers and quantity, Calendar, Feelings and weather, Directions, Animals, Interests and activities.
  • Entry requirements

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    Good reading and writing skills. You do not need to complete an Introduction to Sign Language course first.
  • How will I be assessed?

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    You will be assessed using a 4-unit structure which will benefit you by allowing you to gain the qualification in `bite-sized’ chunks.
  • Is there anything else I need to know?

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    Enrichment will be part of the course such as seeing and interpreter at the theatre, a visit to the Deaf club for Sing and Sign, visits from Hearing Dogs for the Deaf and Music and the Deaf.
  • Who can I speak to about this course?

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    In the first instance please send a message to languages@boltoncc.ac.uk
  • I'm interested in this course, what do I need to do next?

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    Use the yellow 'enrol' button to request to join this course.
    Please note: if you enrol without meeting the course entry requirements your place may be cancelled and a refund provided.
  • Future opportunities

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    On successful completion of the Level 1 you may wish to consider progressing to the ABC level 2 Award in Sign Language.
  • Course Fees

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    Other fees: £294.00
    You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
    Courses fees are subject to change.
  • Additional Information

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    Assessment


    All learners will complete an individual learning plan which will be discussed with their tutor throughout the course.

    Financial


    You may not have to pay tuition fees at all, if you fall into one of the groups eligible for fee exemptions. If you feel you may be eligible or would like someone to explain course fees in more detail, pleasecontact us via our Live Chat service available on any page of our website.

    Adult Learners


    Adult learners (19+) must provide evidence of their existing qualification at enrolment. Learners may not be able to enrol if this information is not provided when requested. If you have lost any certificates please contact your school in the first instance. If they are unable to provide a copy, you can contact one of the following exam boards (your school will be able to tell you which one applies to the exams you took):
    • OCR:
    • Edexcel:
    • AQA:


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