Courses for Individuals

See below for courses from Level 1 - Level 4

Above ELizabeth Cook receiving her "Signature" Wales Regional Learner of the Year Award from Jim Edwards - Cheif Executive of Signature along with her Tutors Charles & Gaye.

Laura Davies not only collected her Level 3 certificate, but acheived CHIIC Special Award for 2009

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

How to book yourself on a course

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

FORTHCOMING WEEKEND COURSES

Exam Preparation Courses 2010

20th March 2010 - £35 per person           

Level 1 – prepare for your BSL102

15th May 2010- £35 per person                              Level 1 – prepare for your BSL103

17th April 2010 - £45 per person            

Level 2 – prepare for Your Receptive Exam

1st May 2010 - £45 per person

Level 2 – prepare for your Production Exam

Intensive Level 1 Course

Intensive Level 1 Course 18th – 25th July

Acheive your level 1 certificate in 1 week!!!

Silent Weekend Courses 2010

Level 1 Students Silent Weekend – 26th + 27th June

Level 2 Students Silent Weekend – 7th + 8th August

Level 3/4 Students Silent Weekend – 21st +22nd August

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 Signature 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 Signature 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/contract) when enrolling.

Refresher Days

Are you almost at the end of your Signature Level 1 course?

Have you just completed your Signature Level 1 Certificate?

Come and join us for a 1 or 2 day event to refresh your skills before embarking on the Level 2 course.

Places are limited, so book your place early!!

Preparation for BSL Level 2

(Pre-Level 2)

This course has been designed for Students who will have completed the Signature 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/contract) when enrolling.

British Sign Language Signature Level 2:

Students must have completed the Signature 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 Signature BSL Level 2 has 3 assessments throughout the course, and is included in the cost. Students are requested to bring proof of their v 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/contract) 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 Signature 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 sustainability of your signing, plus re-enforce the Grammatical Features and BSL structure that is required at the next level.

if you are unsure as to whether you should apply to join this course or apply directly for the Level 3, then contact us for a prior interview when we will be happy to advise you on the best route.

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

British Sign Language Signature Level 3:

Students must have completed the Signature BSL Level 2 certificate to enrol on this class, and ideally participated in the "Preparation for BSL Level 3 " class. Or have used BSL on a regular basis.

Homework exercises will be given to do out of the classroom environment. This will include: Researching topics, signing practice, watching video clips to improve receptive skills etc...

Course length is 16 days, this includes: training, practice sessions on a 1-1 basis, and time built into the course to allow filming of evidence material required for your portfolio, also visits from people in the Deaf community to support your filming of evidence. 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 to the standard required for this level.

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

There will also be arranged visits by Deaf people from the community to assist in the development of your portfolio as well as organised external activities (paid for separately) to participate in to again develop signing & receptive skills.

A limited number of students will be accepted onto the course to allow quality 1-1 tutoring sessions to all students.

Your work will be constantly assessed, and a portfolio constructed. When completed, the portfolio is assessed and then moderated by Signature to ensure that you have reached the required standard before the certificate can be achieved, this fee is included in the cost.

You will require access to a video camera and tripod which is used constantly throughout the course.

Students are requested to bring to their interview, proof of their Signature BSL level 2 certificate, and any other certificates relating to D/deaf, DeafBlind or Disability courses they have attended.

***However, please note:- participation in this course does not automatically get you the award, you must achieve it on your productive & receptive skills!!

When applying for this course, students must send us DVD clips of their signing skills

Post or Hand Delivered To

• 25 Hill Street, Newport, NP20 1LZ along with a covering letter or application/registration form.
• email to us with an attachment

Clip 1 - 3 minutes - "About Yourself" & reasons for wanting the course

Clip 2 - 4 minutes - "A "Deaf" related topic or issue in the news at present"

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

Successful candidates will then be invited to enrolled and course dates issued in full

Closing Date for Clips: TBC

Interviews: TBA

Please Note: Students can contact us at any time on an ongoing basis, for information regarding Level 3 courses.

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

Language Development working towards the NVQ Level 4

To Register Your interest in this course, Please ask for a Registration Form & more Details will be forwarded.

Students must have completed the Signature BSL Level 3 certificate or NVQ Level 3 to enrol on this class, and ideally have used BSL on a regular basis.

Homework exercises will be given to do out of the classroom environment. This will include: Researching topics, signing practice, watching video clips to improve receptive skills etc...

Course length is 10 days, this includes:

• NVQ Level 4 Language Development
• Training, practice sessions on a 1-1 basis.
• There will be structured 1 to 1 tutorials given during the course, to identify strengths & weaknesses in order to encourage improvement.
• Organised external activities (paid for separately) to participate in to again develop signing & receptive skills.

You will develop your skills on how to sustain signing at Level 4 for a given period of time to the standard required for this level.

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 1-1 tutoring sessions to all students.

Your work will be constantly assessed.

When completed, your skills will be assessed as to whether you are ready to progress to the NVQ level 4.

***However, please note:- participation in this course does not automatically get you onto the next level, you must achieve it on your production and receptive skills!!

You will require access to a video camera and tripod which is used constantly throughout the course.

Students are requested to bring to their interview, proof of their Signature BSL level 3 certificate or NVQ Level 3 certificate and any other certificates relating to D/deaf, DeafBlind or Disability courses they have attended.

When applying for this course, students must send in DVD clips of their signing skills (To 25 Hill Street, Newport, NP20 1LZ) along with a covering letter or application/registration form.

Clip 1 - 5 minutes - "About Yourself" & reasons for wanting the course

Clip 2 - a 10 minute presentation of your choice - please indicate why you have chosen this topic.

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

Successful candidates will then be offered a place on the course.

Your Teaching Team consists of:

• 2 Tutors - both Deaf
• 1 Assessor

Closing Date for Clips: 12th February 2010

Interviews: TBA

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

NVQ Level 4 in BSL

To Register Your interest in this course, Please ask for a Registration Form & more Details will be forwarded.

Start Dates : - September 2010

British Sign Language

Signature NVQ Level 4:

Students must have completed the Signature BSL Level 3 certificate or NVQ Level 3 to enrol on this class, and ideally have used BSL on a regular basis, or attended a NVQ Level 4 Language Development course.

Homework exercises will be given to do out of the classroom environment. This will include: Researching topics, signing practice, watching video clips to improve receptive skills etc...

Course length is (10) days, this includes:

• Time built into the course to allow filming of some evidence material required for your portfolio
• There will be structured 1 to 1 tutorials given during the course, to identify strengths & weaknesses in order to encourage improvement.
• Organised external activities (paid for separately) to participate in to again develop signing & receptive skills.

You will develop your skills on how to sustain signing at Level 4 for a given period of time to the standard required for this level.

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 1-1 tutoring sessions to all students.

Your work will be constantly assessed, and a portfolio constructed. When completed, the portfolio is assessed and then moderated by an External Verifier from Signature to ensure that you have reached the required standard before the award can be achieved, this fee is included in the cost.

***However, please note:- participation in this course does not automatically get you the award, you must achieve it on your signing and receptive skills!!

You will require access to a video camera and tripod which is used constantly throughout the course.

Students are requested to bring to their interview, proof of their Signature BSL level 3 certificate or NVQ Level 3 certificate and any other certificates relating to D/deaf, DeafBlind or Disability courses they have attended.

When applying for this course, students must send in DVD clips of their signing skills (To 25 Hill Street, Newport, NP20 1LZ) along with a covering letter or application/registration form.

Clip 1 - 5 minutes - "About Yourself" & reasons for wanting the course

Clip 2 - a 10 minute presentation of your choice - please indicate why you have chosen this topic.

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

Successful candidates will then be offered a place on the course.

Your Teaching Team consists of:

• 2 Tutors - both Deaf
• 1 Assessor
• 1 Internal Verifier

Closing Date for Clips: TBA

Interviews: TBA

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

Attention!!!

Signature BSL Level 3/NVQ Level 4 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.

Want to know more about Sign Language? Try a Sign Language Taster Course!

Is the thought of the exam knocking your confidence?

Do your handshapes need polishing up?