Conversational British Sign Language - Level 1

Choosing Study365 as your learning partner for the Conversational British Sign Language - Level 1 course will allow you to learn skills of a lifetime to help others gain live meaningfully. We partner with the best awarding organisations to provide you with fully recognised and globally accepted certifications. Thousands of students trust Study365 globally to gain control of their careers.

• Get a fully-recognised and globally-accepted certification
• Join the community of thousands of trusted students
• Take the driver's seat of your career to become a BSL teacher 
• Get free learning material and engaging video lectures  
• Enjoy 24/7 access to course material
• Enjoy friendly customer support
• Get access to your online learning portal for 12 months 
• Learn at your own pace from anywhere, anytime
• Great career prospects to help others  

Millions of people worldwide use sign language to communicate successfully with their deaf family members, relatives, and others. The UK’s leading awarding body, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), establishes an excellent standard of high-quality education for BSL learners who have no knowledge of British sign language. CPD is committed to enhancing proficiency and personal skills to develop learners’ skills and abilities.

Completing this CPD certification will ensure that you get a practical and logical understanding of BSL and become a great resource for assisting others.  

• Learn to start and finish family conversations with confidence 
• Reduce barriers in interpreting sign language
• Learn to describe clothes, people, pets, rooms, and much more 
• To help deaf people use sign language effectively
• Use gestures and body parts to communicate clearly
• To teach friends and family members the principles of BSL 
• Understand British sign language grammar precisely 
• Learn British sign language order 
• Use BSL anywhere in the world without fear 

The award in British sign language is suitable for people of all ages. You can learn BSL even if you are younger than 16. 

• Each module is assessed according to learning outcomes. Learners must provide proof of skill level or competence to meet all the learning outcomes for each required unit    
• You will be assessed through an exam to demonstrate your proficiency in BSL 

Once you complete all the modules and the course assessment, you will be awarded the Conversational British Sign Language - Level 1 certification.

You will have 12 months of access to your online learning portal from the date you join the course. The course is self-paced; you can schedule your learning flexibly.  

• Qualification type: Level 3 qualification
• Awarding organisation: CPD
• Level: Level 3
• Accreditation status: Accredited
• Guided learning hours: 64
• Number of modules: 3
• Total qualification time: 90 
• Availability: the UK and international

This qualification is suitable for all the following individuals who: 

• Aim to learn BSL conversational sign language 
• Want to grow as sign language professionals
• Want to study sign language to help friends
• Want to learn sign language for personal interest

Completing the Conversational British Sign Language - Level 1 course empowers you to work as a sign language instructor or a trainer in global schools. You can teach young people, children, or adults with hearing issues in public schools, universities, and community organisations to boost their confidence. The average salary of a BSL teacher varies between GBP20,000 and GBP35,000 per year.