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Sign Language Level 1
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Who can join this course
No previous experience is required. This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to communicate with Deaf people or who simply has an interest in Sign Language. This course is also suitable for those who have attended a Sign Language Taster or Basics course. You will need to have the ability to move and manipulate your fingers and hands to make the appropriate handshapes, ask if you are unsure. You should also seek advice before enrolling if you have severe dyslexia or other learning difficulties.
Please refer to hikent.org.uk/pages/courses-1 for Hi Kent contact details. All enrolments must be carried out directly with Hi Kent.
You cannot enrol direct with Kent Adult Education.
Is this course for me
If you would like to be able to communicate with the Deaf community more effectively, this course leads to the Signature Level 1 Award in British Sign Language.
- Greet Deaf people using British Sign Language (BSL) and communicate about familiar day-to-day topics including the weather, transport and directions (incorporating use of numbers).
- Communicate with Deaf people using BSL about people, animals and objects in the home.
- Communicate with Deaf people in BSL about interests and activities using numbers in relation to age, time, money and calendar.
- Communicate with Deaf people in BSL about school, college or work including directions and refreshments and using numbers in relation to time and calendar.
Please contact Bethany Harris, the BSL coordinator, at Hi-Kent. Contact details can be found on their website by visiting www.hikent.org.uk or emailing BSL@hikent.org.uk.