Introduction to British Sign Language - Level 1

Choosing Study365 as your learning partner for the Introduction to British Sign Language - Level 1 will allow you to learn skills of a lifetime and create a career or fulfil your dreams. 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
• Get free learning material and engaging video lectures
• Enjoy 24/7 access to course material
• Impeccable and friendly customer support all around the clock
• Online learning portal access for12 months
• Learn at your own pace from anywhere, anytime
• Clear and enjoyable sign language tips and techniques
• Great career prospects to help others

Millions of people worldwide use sign language to communicate successfully with their family members and hearing-impaired friends. The UK’s leading awarding body, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), establishes excellent standard of high-quality education for BSL learners who have no knowledge of the 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 practical and logical understanding of BSL and become great resources for assisting others.  

• Learn the basics of BSL and remove communication barriers
• To provide opportunities to grow skills and knowledge on sign conversation
• To help people deaf since childhood use sign language effectively
• To help the increasing population of the deaf to cope with their hearing losses
• Empower deaf individuals to communicate and reduce social isolation and exclusion
• Master the art of using hands, fingers, gestures and eye movements
• To teach friends and family members principles of BSL
• To allow learners follow simple statements or descriptions in BSL

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 the course assessment and all modules, you will be awarded with the Introduction to British Sign Language - Level 1 certification by CPD.

You will have 12 months 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 qualifications

Awarding organisation: CPD

Course title: Introduction to British Sign Language - Level 1 (BSL)

Accreditation status: Accredited

Guided learning hours: 64

Number of modules: 3

Total qualification time: 90

Availability: UK and international

The qualification for suitable for all the following individuals who:

• Want to master BSL and communicate
• Want to master new sign language skills
• Want to study sign language to train others
• Want to learn sign language for personal interest
• Want to aid deaf people

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