Signature – British Sign Language

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Signature – British Sign Language

Course Code: Y26W0008A

BSL UNIT 101 – INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE

12 weeks

20/10/2026

Certificate provided

£68 (for eligible Learners living in Wales) / £212 (Learners from outside of Wales)

This is a tutor-led online course

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12 weeks

This course runs for 4 months with lessons for 2 hours a week from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Tuesdays

Fully accredited

This is an accredited course certificated by SIGNATUR

To achieve this unit, learners must show they can understand and use basic language in everyday situations. Learners must show that they can meet and greet, understand basic conversation and numbers, and give and follow simple directions and information. Our workplace courses are tailored for groups of employees and are delivered in collaboration with employers or trade unions. They’re funded either by the employer or through the Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF).

Understand and communicate basic conversations when meeting people. Know basic numbers. Know different weather conditions and respond to questions about the weather. Know a range of transport modes. Communicate a range of directions.

No formal entry requirements.
Course cost:
£68.00
Funding may be available through the Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF), please check with your employer or union representative. Self-funding is also accepted.

Signature Level 1 Award in British Sign Language (RQF) - UNIT BSL101 Only. Please see Opportunities to Progress for a full explanation of the Progression Pathway.

After achieving Unit BSL101, learners can progress onto Unit BSL102 – Conversational British Sign Language. After achieving Unit BSL102, learners can progress onto Unit BSL103 – Communicate in British Sign Language about everyday life. Once the three units are fully achieved, the Signature Level 1 Award in British Sign Language will be awarded. Further Qualifications include the Signature Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language, and the Signature Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language.

This course will be delivered online. You will need a computer/laptop/tablet with access to a camera, speakers/headphones, and WI-FI connection. This course will be delivered via MS Teams only. You will be provided with access in advance of the course. We recommend that you test your access to MS Teams in advance, in readiness to start the course with a full set up. Support will be provided via email and over the phone if necessary. Please contact us with plenty of time so we can support you.

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Signature – British Sign Language

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