British Sign Language (BSL) Level 3 Award

Thursday 11th September 2025
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Every Thursday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
33 weeks include exams
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£900 excluding exam fees

£50 deposit to secure your place!

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Payment Options: Available to pay 10 months in instalments at no extra cost

Briony King

Bob was friendly and happy to go at a slower pace for those of us just starting off with no Makaton
experience. Photo images when learning new vocab I found helpful – had no worries about the
exam.

BSL Level 1 to 6 - 2018 to 2022

Leonie Burrows

I think if I was to compare my BSL today to a year ago it has improved a lot and I have really enjoyed the topics, partly because I can relate them to my grandparents. I really wish they were alive now – I would have hundreds of questions to ask them.

Level 3 – 2022-2023

Caroline Sturdy

Bob is a great teacher, he has made the classes really fun and interesting.  I have learnt so much from his classes and feel that my BSL has improved a great deal.  I would fully recommend Bob as a teacher and attending his classes.

BSL Level 3 2018/2019

Daniela Galova

I was really happy with Bob. His approach was really relaxed, friendly and he explained everything very clearly and simple. I would welcome more new signs to learn maybe a list of 20 signs every week to improve my skills even better.

Tutorial 1 - Zoom - 1 2021/2022

Kerry Hopkins

Bob is a great teacher, his lessons are always very well organised.  Since the start of the course, I have learnt lots and feel my sign language has improved.  I would definitely recommend Bob

BSL Level 3 - Zoom - 2018/2019

Julia Turner

I am really enjoying the course and teaching style. Bob tries to include everyone in the discussions which is great for both productive and receptive.

Level 3 – Zoom - 2019/2020

Chery Robertson

Bob’s lessons are fantastic, he explains everything really well.  If I’m ever unsure he will explain again or in a different way until I fully understand.  Really look forward to my lessons each week as the more I learnt, the more confident I get. Great teacher, great course, highly recommended.

BSL Level 1 to 3 2018/2020

Chloe Lister

I am really happy with my Level 3 course. Bob is an excellent teacher who clearly cares about his students succeeding. Bob delivers engaging, well prepared lessons, and teaches in a clear way. Bob gives constructive feedback to help me learn as I go along, and lots of opportunity for exam preparation.

BSL Level 3 - Zoom - 2018/2019

Eleanor Friery

I really enjoyed lessons with Bob, they were well set out , well paced and included good amounts of reviewing what we had learnt in previous lessons. Bob included lots of opportunities to learn about Deaf culture which I also appreciated.

 

BSL Level 2 & 3 - 2018-2020

Niamh Hunter

Always enjoy lessons. I like the weekly story telling where we got tested

BSL Level 1 to 3 - 2018 - 2021

Ojaih Willow

The weekly homework tasks to build up a folder of research were really helpful. So were the practice presentations.  The group size was good.  The time of the class worked well for me.

Level 3 – 2022-2023

Sarah Sutton

I have absolutely loved my BSL classes with Bob and feel I have learnt a huge amount.

BSL Level 1, 2 & 3 - 2019/2021

Wendy Rose

I have now completed 3 years of BSL and can’t wait to start the third.   Bob is a very encouraging teacher and the lessons are always fun and we learn such a lot.   The course has given me so much confidence and am loving learning a wonderful new skill.

BSL Level 1 to 3 - 2017-2020

Stephanie Noakes

I am really enjoying my BSL Level 3 lessons with Bob, I am not going to lie I have found it a challenge as it has been 10 years since my level 2 qualification. However I feel as though I am gaining in confidence and learning lots of new signs and NMF, I think Bob is patient with me when I look like a rabbit in the headlights sometimes when he asks questions!  I enjoy the breakout rooms, to discuss the questions set for us the previous week and it has opened my eyes to deaf culture and history, I am particularly interested in deaf education.

BSL Level 3 – 2023/2024

British Sign Language (BSL) Level 3 Certificate in South East

Advance your British Sign Language (BSL) skills with our expert-led Level 3 course in the South East. Designed for learners who have successfully completed Level 2, this course builds on your foundational knowledge and equips you with the advanced communication skills necessary to engage confidently with Deaf people in both personal and professional settings.

With this Level 3 Certificate, you’ll refine your ability to participate in complex, nuanced conversations, master advanced BSL grammar and structure, and explore the cultural and linguistic richness of the Deaf community. This course is ideal for individuals looking to deepen their knowledge or work towards professional interpreting or teaching roles involving BSL.

What Will You Learn in the British Sign Language Level 3 Course?

By completing this BSL Level 3 course, you will gain the skills to handle intricate and extended communication scenarios. You will strengthen your ability to:

  • Engage in sophisticated conversations in BSL, expressing detailed and abstract ideas with confidence.
  • Interpret and produce complex BSL, utilizing advanced grammatical structures, regional variations, and Non-Manual Features (NMFs).
  • Understand cultural nuances and Deaf community norms to communicate with greater sensitivity and awareness.
  • Develop conversational fluidity, allowing you to discuss topics ranging from everyday experiences to specialized subject matter.

This Level 3 qualification prepares you for professional or academic pathways involving BSL and fosters deeper engagement with the Deaf community.

Course Objectives

This Level 3 BSL course is designed to enable learners to:

  • Achieve advanced proficiency in British Sign Language, including abstract and theoretical discussions.
  • Master key linguistic features such as spatial referencing, role-shifting, and directional language.
  • Enhance receptive and productive skills for natural, flowing communication.
  • Understand and apply a broader range of vocabulary and regional dialects in BSL.
  • Explore Deaf culture, history, and the evolving role of BSL within modern society.

The course involves practical sessions, self-study, and assignments, guided by experienced tutors to help you meet these objectives.

Who is this course for?

The Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language is perfect for:

  • Learners who have completed Level 2 and want to pursue advanced qualifications.
  • Professionals in education, healthcare, social work, or other sectors where communication with Deaf individuals is essential.
  • Individuals aspiring to work as BSL interpreters, teachers, or advocates within the Deaf community.
  • Anyone passionate about mastering British Sign Language and expanding their cultural understanding.

Level 3 BSL Course Overview

3ASS1 Formal Presentation

You will be required to give a formal presentation in BSL. The presentation will be to assess your BSL fluency, your understanding of everyday language in a variety of situations and topics, an advanced knowledge of the structure and function of BSL and an understanding of the Deaf Community/Culture

3ASS2 Informal Conversation

This unit covers the learner’s receptive and productive skills, which will normally have been assessed in Units 3ASS1 and 3ASS3. It allows the candidate to put both skills together to demonstrate that they can understand and exchange information during a routine informal conversation with a BSL user, namely the teacher.

3ASS3 Receptive Skills

Learners can understand specific details from, and the general meaning of a range of information presented in sign language between two BSL users. They can understand complex signing, delivered at normal speed, with facial expressions, body language, etc.

The topics you will focus on are Home Life, Social/Recreational Activities, Education/Training, Employment, Consumer Issues/Daily Living, Deaf History/Culture.

You will be taught with encouraging and nurturing teaching methods and have a brilliant learning experience with group, pair and individual work/activities, online resources to support your learning experience and professional teaching to build on your receptive and productive skills

Bob McCluskey, Qualified BSL Teacher

Bob McCluskey is profoundly deaf and has been a tutor for several years.  He runs his own successful, independent business teaching his BSL classes.

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