Courses for Individuals

Are you an Individual wishing to obtain more knowledge or information about sign language training courses, or do you wish to know more about the Deaf Community and its Culture? If so, there is sure to be something suitable for you in our range of courses below. If you have any questions please contact us, we will be happy to deal with all queries.

You will find details below of a wide range of courses suitable for all levels, including courses for students with no prior knowledge through to students with good signing skills.

All courses are limited, therefore booking in advance is essential for all courses. Private tuition can also be arranged.

There are no consessions on these courses, however, an instalment plan is available at no extra cost, and can be agreed on an individual basis.

Child care available on site, mornings only, for children form 2 years old. This must be booked separately, for more information contact:

Sheila Bugeja on 01633 855692 or

email: sheilabugeja@f2s.com

HOW TO GET AN ENROLMENT FORM?

1. By email
2. Fax us
3. Mobile phone message
4. In Person at the Centre -please check opening times before arriving.

Deaf & DeafBlind Awareness Training: 2 Day Course

This 2 day D/deaf & DeafBlind Awareness course is designed to enable participants to be more effective in communication when coming into contact with deaf people through both their work and social lives. They will be taught coping strategies, as well as being given an understanding of why different people have different communication needs.
A short CACDP written examination is at the end of this course and is included in the cost.

British Sign Language CACDP Level 1:

No previous knowledge is required for this course, as this is the first level of sign language, and, on completion, will allow the student to conduct a basic conversation with a Deaf person. A limited number of students will be accepted onto the course to allow quality tutoring to all students. The CACDP BSL Level 1 has 3 assessments and is included in the cost. Students are requested to bring proof of any D/deaf, DeafBlind or Disability courses they have attended.

Homework will be issued to reinforce learning in the "non-contact" hours.

On completion, the student will be able to carry on to the Pre-Level 2 in Sign Language.
Students must pay in full (or sign an instalment agreement form) when enrolling.

Preparation for BSL Level 2

(Pre-Level 2)

This course has been designed for Students who will have completed the CACDP Level 1 course.

There is a huge gap between Level 1 & Level 2 in BSL and therefore a short course to bridge that gap has been created to give the student confidence to move on to the next level.

You will reinforce your existing knowledge, broaden your vocabulary and develop your conversation and storytelling skills, in order for you to feel comfortable in taking the next step.

Students must pay in full (or sign an instalment agreement form) when enrolling.

British Sign Language CACDP Level 2:

Students must have completed the CACDP BSL Level 1 certificate to enrol on this class, and ideally participated in the "Preparation for BSL Level 2" class.

Homework exercises will be given to do out of the classroom environment. Structured 1 to 1 tutorials will be given during the course, to identify strengths & weaknesses in order to encourage improvement. Students will be encouraged to sign at all times, including coffee/tea breaks, as total immersion in the language will improve language development. A limited number of students will be accepted onto the course to allow quality tutoring to all students. The CACDP BSL Level 2 has 3 assessments throughout the course, and is included in the cost. Students are requested to bring proof of their CACDP BSL level 1 certificate, and any other certificates relating to Ddeaf, DeafBlind or Disability courses they have attended.

Students must pay in full (or sign an instalment agreement form) when enrolling for the course.

Preparation for BSL Level 3

(Pre-Level 3)

This course has been designed for Students who will have completed the CACDP Level 2 course.

There is a huge gap between Level 2 & Level 3 in BSL and therefore a short course to bridge that gap has been created to give the student confidence to move on to the next level.

You will reinforce your existing knowledge, broaden your vocabulary on a range of topics and develop the Grammatical Features and BSL structure that is required at the next level.

Students must pay in full (or sign an instalment agreement form) when enrolling.

British Sign Language CACDP Level 3:

Students must have completed the CACDP BSL Level 2 certificate to enrol on this class, and ideally participated in the "Preparation for BSL Level 3 " class.

Homework exercises will be given to do out of the classroom environment.

Course length is 18 days training with time built into the course to allow filming of evidence material required for your portfolio, and visits from people in the Deaf community. You will receive the support of 2 tutors, there will be structured 1 to 1 tutorials given during the course, to identify strengths & weaknesses in order to encourage improvement.

You will develop your skills on how to sustain signing at Level 3 for a given period of time.

Students will be encouraged to sign at all times, including lunch & coffee/tea breaks, as total immersion in the language will improve language development.

A limited number of students will be accepted onto the course to allow quality tutoring to all students.

Your work will be constantly assessed, and a portfolio constructed. When completed, the portfolio is assessed by CACDP and this fee is included in the cost.

You will require access to a video camera and tripod throughout the course.

Students are requested to bring proof of their CACDP BSL level 2 certificate, and any other certificates relating to Ddeaf, DeafBlind or Disability courses they have attended.

When applying for this course, students must send in a DVD clip of their signing skills:

Clip 1 - 3 minutes - "About Yourself"

Clip 2 - 4 minutes - "A Place You Visited"

If the above is satisfactory, you will be invited for an interview.

Successful candidates will then be enrolled.

Closing Date: 31st July 2008

Students must pay in full (or sign an instalment agreement form) when enrolling for the course.

Attention

CACDP BSL Level 3 Students

Are you struggling to achieve your Portfolio Evidence?

We offer Support & Coaching whilst you film your evidence

Ideas on how to improve your evidence with different BSL structures

Support & tips on your Individual Presentation Skills or filming a conversation.

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