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Level 3 Part 1 September 2011

Signature Level 3 NVQ Certificate in BSL
Part 1 - BSL Language Development and Practical Skills Training

 

Course title:Signature Level 3 NVQ Certificate in BSL
Part 1 - BSL Language Development and Practical Skills Training
Course code:108/BSL3/LD
Length of course:9 days of Language Development Training
Times:9.30am - 5.30pm

 

Course Description

Before enrolling, all candidates are required to attend an initial interview to determine their suitability for this course.

The teaching course focuses on linguistic information and the importance of approaching BSL as a visual language. It also provides practical exercises and BSL practice events to improve your signing

Both of these elements work together to ensure that your signing has improved significantly and that you are prepared with background knowledge of the Level 3 NVQ if you want to progress onto this Assessment Program following the Language Development course.

The following is a list of topics which will be delivered on the course.

  • BSL language
  • Expanding vocabulary
  • Exploring topic-specific language
  • Introducing resources
  • Developing grammatical knowledge
  • Exploring visuality & spatial use
  • Use of grammatical and personal space
  • NMFs and the importance of co-articulation
  • Productive lexicon
  • NMF analysis
  • Enhancing receptive skills
  • Developing syntax knowledge
  • Register / variety in Language
  • Developing conversation skills in BSL
  • NVQ Level 3 assessment criteria

 

Assessment

There will be no assessment during this training to prepare you for the Signature Level 3 NVQ Certificate in BSL. Your trainer will give you ongoing feedback in order for you to improve your BSL skills in readiness for undertaking Part 2 of the Signature Level 3 NVQ Certificate in BSL involving completion of a portfolio of BSL evidence.

Certifcation:Candidates will receive a Certificate of Attendance
Course fee:£750 including VAT
How to Apply?Apply online Application Form

 

Timetable

Session 1Saturday 10th September 2011
Session 2Saturday 24th September 2011
Session 3Saturday 1st October 2011
Session 4Saturday 8th October 2011 BSL Practice day outside
Session 5Saturday 15th October 2011
Session 6Saturday 22nd October 2011
Session 7Saturday 29th October 2011
Session 8Saturday 5th November 2011
 Session 9 Saturday 12th November 2011 BSL Practice day outside

 

 

Where to find us

Actual Signs - Glasgow Office
100 Brand Street
Glasgow, G51 1DG


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Important note:

Participants must be aged 16 years or over

Staff/teachers/assessors at Actual Signs have their own Disclosure certificate

All payments must be paid in full before the course starts. Charges will be imposed for late payments.

Refreshments: Tea/Coffee and biscuits will be provided. Candidates may bring their own lunch or visit a local café or shops. Kitchen facilities including fridge, microwave, toaster and kettle are available.

Please see our Terms and Conditions  for more details.