BSL Level 6

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.