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Advanced Sign Language

Subject Area

Languages & Communication

Student Type

Adults

Study Mode

Part Time

Course Type

Leisure

What is the course about?

This course is suitable for adults aged 19 and over who wish to learn basic sign language skills to help communicate with family, friends, or work colleagues. Completing this course can also enhance your skills within your working role.

This advanced course continues your development in the principles of BSL, enabling you to learn the basic steps of sign language. This includes the importance of hand shapes and visual expressions, as well as current methods of communicating with deaf persons or sign language users.

Why should I choose the course?

Sign language is a unique skill and can enhance your communication skills. These skills could be used professionally or personally. BSL is on government approved list of languages. Learning BSL could help to improve your job prospects in voluntary, care, education, and customer-facing sectors.

What will I learn?

During the course you will cover the following topics:

· Building on knowledge gained from the previous Introduction and Next Steps courses

· Extend and build vocabulary on time, months, and weather

· Practice signs learnt and use them in BSL sentence formulation.

If you would like more information on the learning outcomes, please email ACLenquiries@wvr.ac.uk.

What will the course lead on to?

Completing this course could allow you to achieve certification in British Sign Language and potentially lead to a career involving working with deaf people.

What support is available?

We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if required, as well as a Welfare Team that is on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed. Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college.

Click here for learning support: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/

Click here for finance support: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/

Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?

Here at Warrington & Vale Royal College we have a team of dedicated, experienced staff who can share their extensive knowledge and skills with you. Learning in a friendly and inclusive environment, you will be fully supported to achieve your goals.

What are the entry requirements?

You must be over 19, have an interest in the subject area, and be willing to partake in classroom activities and discussions and to self-assess your weekly progress using an individual learning plan at the end of each session.

What are my funding options?

If you are in receipt of a benefit or have a low income you may be eligible for a reduction in fees. For further information on funding please contact Learner Services on 01925 494400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk.

Are there any additional costs associated with the course?

There are no additional costs associated with this course.

Careers Information

Course options

05/06/2023

Duration
5 Weeks
Class Times
18:30 - 20:30
Location
Warrington Campus
Day(s)
Mon
Adult Fee
30
16-18 Fee
Not Applicable

Call to Enrol 01925 494 400

Fees Information
If you live in Warrington or Cheshire this course is FREE.

10/01/2024

Duration
5 Weeks
Class Times
18:30 - 20:30
Location
Warrington Campus
Day(s)
Wed
Adult Fee
TBC
16-18 Fee
Not Applicable

Call to Enrol 01925 494 400

10/01/2024

Duration
5 Weeks
Class Times
15:00 - 17:00
Location
Winsford Campus
Day(s)
Wed
Adult Fee
TBC
16-18 Fee
Not Applicable

Call to Enrol 01925 494 400

Course Enquiry

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