BSL Level 1 Courses

This course is now fully subscribed

Start Date: 30th April 2025
Weekday: Wednesday
Time: 6pm - 8.30pm
Duration: 20 classes
Venue: Online

*Early enrolment discount date: 01/03/2025

Start Date: 9th September 2025
Weekday: Tuesday
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Duration: 25 classes
Venue: Online

If you would like to be added to the waiting list please contact us. Places are then offered in date order.

*Early enrolment discount date: 01/07/2025

Classes are held weekly on a weekday.
The course is designed to develop communication with Deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of simple, everyday topics.
There are 3 units, which are assessed internally and externally.
Access is provided to Deaf Solutions 3 online ‘Student Zone’ for course support material.
Deaf Solutions 3 offer ‘Signature’ qualifications: Signature is the leading awarding body for Deaf communication qualifications in the UK.
Tutor: Gary L Taylor, with over 20 years teaching experience and twice winner of Signature North West Teacher of the Year Award

Total including exam fees £464.00.
Course fee £350.00*
Exam fee £114.00.
- £80.00 for under 18s.
- Taking the exam is optional
Payment plans are offered by Deaf Solutions, with monthly instalments.
£100 deposit to secure your place.
Discounts*
- Enrol early and receive 10% discount off the course fee element.
- See enrolment panel for discount deadlines
- Recommend a friend and both receive 5% discount off your course fees.

Signature Level 1 Award in British Sign Language, comprising of the following units:
BSL101 Introduction to BSL
Introductory skills providing a limited range of simple words and sentences.
BSL 102 Conversational BSL
Skills for simple, predictable conversations or instructions in relation to activities at home, e.g., using numbers and describing interests and commenting on the weather.
BSL 103 BSL at School, College or Work
Skills for simple, predictable conversations or instructions in relation to activities e.g., describing the building, activities carried out, transport used, directions.

Progression from Level 1?
Progression onto BSL Level 2, BSL Level 3 is possible, depending on the requirements of the student.

We are an approved Signature Centre.
Signature is the leading awarding body for Deaf communication qualifications in the UK