BSL Level 6

Wednesday 11th September 2024
Zoom
Every Wednesday evening from 7pm to 9pm
36 weeks include exams
Signature
£1850 excluding exam fees

£100 deposit to secure your place!

Level 6 FULL

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

Seon Anderson

Bob McCluskey is my BSL teacher for level 6. He excels in teaching, is humble, and ensures that I understand the material well, whether it’s for lessons, assessments, or paperwork. Additionally, he motivates me to embrace challenges and develop confidence. As for Julia McCluskey, she serves as an Executive Assistant. She demonstrates exceptional responsiveness and efficiency in sorting out various tasks.

BSL Level 6 – Tutor – 2024

Gary Del Bono

Bob’s classes have been the highlight of my week for the past four years.  During my level 6 studies, I have learnt an incredible amount thanks to Bob.  His teaching style is great and engaging and is always set out in such a way that I feel I am learning without realising.  Thank you Bob!

BSL level 1 to 6 - 2017 - 2021

Sarah Clews

I am happy with the course. I feel that Bob has addressed any concerns well and has handled the concerns of all students well. Bob is good with checking questions with signature and letting us know. I find the video clips useful at the end of the class, pausing them to discuss and check we understand, it has been great.

Level 6 – Zoom - 2020/2021

Hannah Anderson

Starting out, I found learning sign language with Bob quite challenging because it was all new to me. Although I had completed level 2 BSL back in 2005, it felt like a long time ago. Currently, I’m studying BSL level 6 with Bob, and I must admit, I initially felt overwhelmed. However, Bob has been incredibly supportive throughout the process. He patiently repeats concepts until I understand them and dedicates a lot of time to help me progress.  Thanks to Bob, I’ve not only improved my sign language skills but also gained valuable insights into deaf culture and learned about new criteria. Bob’s teaching has helped me polish up my BSL proficiency significantly. I’m truly grateful for his dedication and support.  I wholeheartedly recommend Bob to anyone interested in learning BSL at any level.

BSL Level 6 – 2024

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

British Sign Language (BSL) Level 6 Course

This qualification will develop the learner’s language skills from Level 4 towards Level 6 of the National Occupational Standards for Languages (CILT 2010), or C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Upon successful completion of this qualification, the learner will be able to use and understand complex BSL in all types of social and professional interaction.  The learner will also be able to demonstrate language skills equivalent to an undergraduate degree in Modern Languages.

Candidates must demonstrate both receptive and productive BSL skills at Level 6, and in all of the eight topics that make up this qualification. Internal and external assessments may cover any of the topics listed in this qualification.

This qualification may be used as evidence of full professional proficiency in BSL. It may be useful for those who already work, or wish to work, in a professional capacity with Deaf people, such as teachers of the deaf, social workers for deaf people, voluntary workers with deaf people and employees within a deaf organisation. It may also be used as evidence of proficiency in BSL for sign language interpreters and sign language translators.

Summary

Fully Accredited By Signature And Split Into 6 Manageable Units: 6ASS1, 6ASS2, 6ASS3 (internal assessments), 6ASS4, 6ASS5 and 6ASS6 (external assessments).

Continued Support Throughout Your Course In And Out The Classroom, plus free advice when required

Develop Your Fluency And Receptive Skills

Online Resources To Support Your Learning And Learning With Visual Teaching Methods

Interactive And Fun Classes!

Entry Requirements: British Sign Language Level 3 Or Equivalent

Course Objectives

Develop your BSL vocabulary, grammar and fluency.

Learn to deliver complex presentations in BSL.

Understand BSL linguistics theory and put it into practice.

Build on your receptive skills to be able to understand BSL in a variety of situations.

Understand complex instructions and discussions in BSL.

Included Topics

In addition to guided learning, you will be expected to do at least 180 hours of home study / work using BSL.

Medicine

Education

Employment and Business

Finance

Politics and Law

Society

Media

Science and Technology

Outcomes

Sign with fluency and speed to a high BSL Level 6 standard. You will be equipped with the skills you need to take your signing to the next level and communicate independently and confidently with Deaf people in a range of scenarios.

You can use your qualification to enter Level 6 interpreting qualifications required to become a BSL interpreter.

You will be taught with encouraging and nurturing teaching methods and have a brilliant learning experience with group, pair and individual activities. Online resources will support your learning experience.