Attendance / Duration
8 Weeks - Tuesday evenings (6:00pm - 8:30pm)Overview
Start Date: Tuesday 12 January 2027. This 8 week evening course is designed for those who have never studied BSL or those who would like to refresh their skills.Cost
£220 (Payment Plan options available, please contact our finance department for further information). Full funding is available through the Training Access Fund (TAF) subject to individual eligibility. Click 'Apply Now' to check your eligibility and complete your application.
Course Dates
- Tuesday, 12 January 2027 (18:00 - 20:30)
- Tuesday, 19 January 2027 (18:00 - 20:30)
- Tuesday, 26 January 2027 (18:00 - 20:30)
- Tuesday, 02 February 2027 (18:00 - 20:30)
- Tuesday, 09 February 2027 (18:00 - 20:30)
- Tuesday, 16 February 2027 (18:00 - 20:30)
- Tuesday, 23 February 2027 (18:00 - 20:30)
- Tuesday, 02 March 2027 (18:00 - 20:30)
What's Involved?
This course page and booking button is for Ayr Campus, to book for Kilmarnock campus please click here.British Sign Language is a skill which is very much in demand both in the public and private sectors including NHS staff, Police, Emergency Services, Teaching Staff, Nursery Workers, Support Staff, Social Work and many more.
The Introduction to BSL (British Sign Language) course is designed for those who have never studied BSL or those who would like to refresh their skills.
This course is designed to enable candidates to develop basic proficiency in BSL and to use BSL in simple situations to produce, respond to and receive communication about everyday personal matters.
Upon completion of this course, you will receive a college certificate.
Delegates can progress onto our British Sign Language - Level 1 course which is SQA-Accredited at SCQF Level 4
Course Content
- Deaf Awareness
- Deaf Culture and History
You will develop fundamental proficiency in BSL to allow you to participate in basic communication including basic greetings, alphabet, days of the week, numbers, colours, transport, occupations etc.