Signature Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language and Understanding of Deaf Awareness and Deaf History

Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Signature. Classified as a Project. Total guided learning hours: 140 hours.

Qualification Level

Level 2

Awarding Body

Signature

Syllabus Units

4 Units

Guided Hours

140 hrs

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Course Syllabus & Study Modules

Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

Productive British Sign Language Skills

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Key Learning Objectives:

Apply a wide range of vocabulary, including technical terms, to discuss both familiar and abstract topics with precision.
Maintain grammatical accuracy and control in familiar situations, with only occasional minor errors.
Sign extended passages fluently and coherently, using cohesive devices to link ideas.
Sustain conversations confidently, using repair strategies and paraphrasing when needed.
Produce clear, logically structured narratives using appropriate timelines, tenses, and aspects.
Demonstrate good phonological control, including accurate handshapes, movements, and non-manual features, so that a native signer can understand without effort.

Receptive British Sign Language Skills

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Key Learning Objectives:

Analyse signed presentations to identify the overall message and supporting details.
Evaluate the reliability of opinions expressed in BSL by comparing them with factual evidence.
Interpret non-manual features (e.g., facial expressions, head movements) to deduce implied meaning.
Differentiate between fact and opinion in BSL narratives on Deaf history topics.
Apply knowledge of BSL structure to predict and infer missing information in a signed conversation.
Critique the effectiveness of BSL signing style in conveying complex ideas to different audiences.

Deaf History of British Sign Language

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Key Learning Objectives:

Summarise the origins and early development of sign language and the manual alphabet.
Trace the evolution of British Sign Language, identifying key milestones.
Analyse the impact of the 1880 Milan Congress on Deaf education and BSL usage.
Evaluate the significance of the BSL (Scotland) Act 2015 and other recognition efforts.
Explain how knowledge of Deaf history informs personal and community identity.

Deaf Awareness

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Key Learning Objectives:

Evaluate the appropriateness of different terms used to describe deafness and deaf people in various contexts.
Analyze statistical data on the number and types of deafness in the UK and their implications for service provision.
Apply effective communication strategies when interacting with deaf individuals in a range of settings.
Assess how a deaf person's linguistic and cultural background can influence communication outcomes.
Synthesize solutions involving technological aids and other adaptations to overcome communication barriers.
Differentiate between the roles and responsibilities of communication professionals such as interpreters, lipspeakers, and notetakers.
Critically evaluate the contributions of key national organisations in advancing the rights and support for deaf and deafblind people.