Making a difference through communication
Level 1 Award in
British Sign Language
Accredited course -
Are you are new to British Sign Language? This is where you would begin!
Our qualified, experienced and deaf teachers work in various locations
across Kent delivering BSL Level 1.
Introduction to BSL Level 1
Level 1 Award in British Sign Language Qualifications is designed to teach you to communicate with Deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use.
You will gain basic skills and confidence in production and reception of BSL.
Objectives
At the end of the qualification, 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 BSL.
Unit
101
Introduction to BSL.
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Practical assessment of skills
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QAN Unit Number - F/502/4513
Unit
102
Conversational BSL.
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Conversation in BSL
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QAN Unit Number - F/504/0762
Unit
103
Communicate in BSL about everyday life.
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Conversation in BSL
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QAN Unit Number - F/504/0761
Our Courses
BSL Level 1 - Chelmsford
Resuming September 2025​