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British Sign Language (BSL – Ripon)

Level 1

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Adult sat in Harrogate College using sign language to communicate

Course Length

20 weeks

Course Cost

No fee (16-18)

£400 (Adult)

Financial support 19+

Start Dates

28/04/2026

Course Information

We are now offering the Level 1 British Sign Language course from Ripon.

This 20-week Level 1 course is designed to teach you how to communicate with deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use. You will gain the basic skills and confidence in production and reception of British Sign Language.

The course will run on a Tuesday afternoon at Ripon Community House (12.30-3.30pm).

BSL Level 1 – Learners will focus on introducing themselves, exchanging greetings, discussing simple topics like weather, family, and daily routines, and understanding basic instructions.

Course code: 89742-01

  • Who is this course for?

    This course is aimed at learners who wish to either learn new or further develop their communication skills and a whole new language. These British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 course will teach you the skills to help people with complex communication disabilities. It will prepare you to communicate effectively in sign language.

  • Units and Modules

    During this BSL beginners course, you’ll learn the skills 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
  • Benefits and Skills
    • Fingerspelling
    • Numbers, Colours
    • Introductions
    • Family/Relationships
    • Time, Money, Days, Months, & Seasons
    • Food & Drink
    • Conversation
  • Entry Requirements
    The course is aimed at 19+ adults.
  • Careers and Progression
    • Support worker for deaf learners
    • Sign language interpreter
    • Communication Support Worker
    • Social worker for the deaf
    • Harrogate College also offers the opportunity to progress onto L2 BSL
  • Assessment
    This qualification runs for 20 weeks and is assessed through three separate externally assessed exams using conversations in British Sign Language.

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