Signature
Level 4
QN: 601/3422/7
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Signature Level 4 Certificate in British Sign Language and Introduction to Interpreting (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Signature. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 220 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
Signature
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
220 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Extended Sign Language Linguistics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of BSL grammatical features relating to phonology
- Understand the use of BSL grammatical features relating to morphology
- Understand the use of BSL grammatical features relating to syntax
- Understand sociolinguistics of BSL
2
Introduction to Interpreting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of interpreters
- Be able to begin preparation for interpreting assignments
- Be able to start interpreting two-way
- Be able to develop their interpreting skills through self-evaluation
3
Understand Extended British Sign Language in a Range of Work and Social Situations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand extended signed communication in a wide range of work and social situations
- Understand an extended range of grammatical structures, including some complex structures
- Be able to perform a sight translation from BSL to written English
- Be able to develop their own linguistic proficiency through independent learning
4
Use Extended British Sign Language in a range of work and social situations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use extended BSL to communicate in a range of work and social situations
- Be able to use an extended range of grammatical structures including some complex structures
- Be able to perform a sight translation from written English to BSL
- Be able to develop their own linguistic proficiency through independent learning
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3422/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Signature
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2014