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British Sign Language Level 1 Award

at East Sussex College Group, EASTBOURNE · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesAward29 weeksPart time

What the college says

If you�re looking to start your BSL journey, our British Sign Language Level 1 Award is the perfect course. This BSL beginners course offers an introduction to how British Sign Language is structured and supports you in learning to communicate with the Deaf community in BSL.After completing your British Sign Language Level 1 Award, you�ll be able to use BSL to communicate with Deaf individuals. You�ll be able to cover a range of themes that involve simple, everyday language use.At the end of this BSL beginners course, you will be able to:-Understand and use a limited range of simple words and sentences in BSL-Take part in simple, everyday conversations in BSL-Give and follow simple directions or instructions in BSL-Give and follow simple, familiar statements or descriptions in BSLPlease note that BSL Unit assessments are recorded on video and timed.The course is for 19 plus learners. If you are under 19, please contact the college for advice.Please note: If you are unemployed/in receipt of eligible benefits or in receipt of a low wage (less than �26,800 annual gross salary) you should be eligible to take this course for free. Please contact us for more information.The fee for this course is �384.00.The Level 1 BSL programme stipulates essential entry criteria for all candidates. The following should be considered before course commencement: �BSL Competence Standards include requirements for candidates to have sufficient sight, manual dexterity, facial and bodily movement to p

What you need to get on

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How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Eastbourne Campus

    Ecat House, Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, BN21 2UF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 15 September 2026 · Eastbourne
  • 18 September 2026 · Eastbourne

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