Aim

This qualification is designed to enable learners to develop their skills to communicate with Deaf people using British Sign Language (BSL) in a range of everyday situations. The qualification will allow learners to participate in longer and more varied conversations than at Level 1. The course will develop communication in BSL about real life, routine, and daily experiences. The learner will be able to deal with most routine communication and have enough understanding of grammar to cope with some non-routine communication. Learners should be taught a number of regional variations in sign language.

 

Entry Requirements

BSL Level 1 required.

 

Qualification structure

The qualification is divided into four themes.

Theme 1 - Everyday conversation (Mandatory)

Theme 2 - Eating and Drinking (Optional)

Theme 3 - Spending and Shopping (Optional)

Theme 4 - Travel and Holidays (Optional)

To achieve the full Level 2 Award in British Sign Language, candidates must pass three out of the four themes. (Theme 1 and two other different themes chosen from the list above).

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