British Sign Language Diploma Course

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What Will You Learn?

The British Sign Language Course introduces students to BSL and helps them to become fluent enough to use it in basic, everyday conversation. By the end of the course, you will have a good, basic understanding of BSL and be in a great place to pursue British Sign Language further and develop further proficiency in it.

As well as understanding the practical aspects of vocabulary and grammar, this course also gives students a more thorough knowledge with additional topics covered, such as the origins of British Sign Language, how it is used (not solely as a form of communication the hearing and speech impaired), and the grammatical structure of the British Sign Language, called the Topic Comment Structure and how it differs from its spoken counterpart.

Students will learn BSL online via visual demonstrations of the signs discussed. This accredited British Sign Language course is accompanied by video tutorials, which you will gain access to upon enrolling on the course. The following topics are taught in the videos:

  • Letters and Numbers
  • Personality and Feelings
  • Basics, objects and places
  • Food and Drink
  • Date, Time and Weather
  • Occupations

Course Syllabus

What will I learn on the course?

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  • Introduction
  • Part 1: What is British Sign Language?
  • Part 2: How we Learn BSL
  • Part 3: Origin and History of British Sign Language
  • Part 4: Comparing British Sign Language
  • Part 5: Advantages of Learning BSL
  • Part 6: Who is British Sign Language for?
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 1 Assessment
  • Part 1: Technical Aspects of British Sign Language
  • Part 2: The Essential Tools and Resources Needed to Effectively Learn BSL
  • Part 3: Making a Study and Practice Schedule
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 2 Assessment
  • Part 1: Greetings
  • Part 2: Family and Friends
  • Part 3: Simple Conversations
  • Part 4: Basics Video
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 3 Assessment
  • Part 1: Numbers in the British Sign Language
  • Part 2: Quantities in BSL
  • Part 3: Letters, Numbers and Quantities Video
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 4 Assessment
  • Part 1: Talking About Food in BSL
  • Part 2: Starting with the Basics
  • Part 3: Drinks and Drinking in BSL
  • Part 4: Casual Conversation in BSL
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 5 Assessment
  • Talking about the Weather in BSL
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 6 Assessment
  • Part 1: Signs for Conveying Feelings
  • Part 2: Incorporating Signs into Conversation
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 7 Assessment
  • Part 1: Personality and Characteristic Traits
  • Part 2: Comparing Personality Traits
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 8 Assessment
  • Part 1: BSL in a Work Environment
  • Part 2: Objects and Places
  • Part 3: Dates and Times
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 9 Assessment
  • Part 1: Grammar in Sign Language
  • Part 2: BSL Grammar and English Grammar
  • Part 3: The Importance of BSL Grammar
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 10 Assessment
  • Part 1: What is Next?
  • Part 2: Conclusion
Who Would Benefit from This Course?

The BSL Diploma takes anyone who wishes to learn British sign language, from complete novice, to having a good, basic understanding of British sign language and being capable of using it in basic, everyday conversation; giving them a good foundation of knowledge to then go onto further study and gain further proficiency. The course will help those who work with the public or in carer roles, where they may come in contact with BSL users, and for those who are considering a career in British Sign Language Interpretation but would like to understand the topic further before committing to a more financially and time-demanding course.

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Accreditations

The British Sign Language Course will take you up to 150 hours to complete working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

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You can apply to join The CMA as a Student Member while you are still studying, and if you do so you will be eligible to use the post nominal letters SCMA after your name.

Upon graduation from a CMA Registered course you will be eligible to apply for CMA Membership and this will give you numerous professional benefits including being able to use the letters MCMA after your name – Member of The Complementary Medical Association. This will demonstrate your commitment to excellence and professionalism in the natural healthcare field.

Register with The CMA as a Student or fully qualified Practitioner via The CMA website where you will be asked to submit your certificate of graduation, and proof of insurance.

The CMA’s recommended insurers are Westminster global.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

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On this British Sign Language course, you'll learn how to effectively communicate using BSL and gain a thorough understanding of the grammar, vocabulary, and culture within BSL. This course is ideal for anyone who wants to broaden their communication skills and gain a better understanding of a community that is often overlooked.

Learning British Sign Language (BSL) has numerous benefits. It offers the ability to communicate with those with hearing impairments who use BSL to communicate, and it helps broaden one's employment opportunities. It also promotes inclusivity and diversity, as it helps to break down communication barriers and foster greater understanding and empathy towards the Deaf Community.

Absolutely! Upon successfully finishing this course, you will earn a Level 3 diploma that is accredited and worth 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points. In addition, you will receive two certificates: one from the Centre of Excellence and the other displaying the number of CPD points achieved through this course.

Unfortunately we don't offer this course in an audio only format.

We offer a variety of courses relating to disabilities and learning condiitons including Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing.

British Sign Language (BSL) is a visual language used by individuals with hearing difficullties in the United Kingdom to communicate with each other and with anyone else who understands BSL. It uses a combination of hand gestures, facial expressions, and body language to convey meaning and is recognised as an official language in the UK.

Some of the best ways of learning British Sign Language involve finding a tutor, or using online resources (such as our British Sign Language course). The key is to be patient but persistent in your learning, and immerse yourself in this transformative method of communication.

The time it takes to learn BSL can vary depending on factors such as an individual's learning style, frequency of practice, and prior experience with sign language. Generally, it takes several months to achieve basic proficiency, and several years to become fluent. Our online British Sign Language course should take around 150 hours to complete and will give you a solid foundation and basic understanding of BSL, allowing you to take part in everyday conversation.

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