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SUMMARY:AN INTRODUCTION TO BSL
DESCRIPTION:This qualification is designed to enable learners to communicate with Deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of topics which involve simple\, everyday language and leads to completion of the Unit 101 of the BSL Level 1 course. \nLearners who complete this unit then have the option of continuing on their BSL Level 1 journey by attending a follow-on course to complete Units 102 and 103 in order to gain the full qualification. \nWho is the course for: \n\nPeople with little or no experience of sign language.\nFor those who want to learn basic language skills in order to communicate simple conversations with Deaf people\nSuitable for both Deaf and hearing applicants.\nThose who are parents\, family\, friends or colleagues of Deaf people\n\nDates: Monday 2 November – Monday 23 November 2026 \nTimes:  2.00 – 4.30 pm \nVenue: DSN\, 144 London Road\, Northwich CW9 5HH \nCost: £120
URL:https://dsnonline.co.uk/event/an-introduction-to-bsl-2/
LOCATION:DSN Northwich\, 144 London Road\, Northwich\, Cheshire\, CW9 5HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:An Introduction to BSL,British Sign Language (BSL)
ORGANIZER;CN="DSN":MAILTO:incus@dsnonline.co.uk
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SUMMARY:LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATE IN BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE
DESCRIPTION:The aim of this course is to further develop your linguistic skills in British Sign Language towards upper-intermediate level\, or B2 of the CEFR. Teaching begins by briefly re-visiting the vocabulary and grammatical structures covered in Level 3\, before moving swiftly onto developing skills\, understanding and knowledge in BSL grammar\, receptive skills\, productive skills and conversational skills. \nThe course is delivered in an informal and relaxed environment and your teacher will use a variety of teaching and learning methods to cater for all learning styles and to meet the needs of all learners. The course is designed to be fun\, engaging and meaningful and will give you the opportunity to practice your productive and receptive skills by means of group work\, pair work\, role-plays\, games\, presentations and discussions. \nP:re-requisites: Learners must have undertaken\, and ideally passed\, the Level 3 certificate before undertaking Level \nIf you are awaiting level 3 results or a resit date please contact our office to discuss your situation with the lead tutor as we are often able to accommodate learners on a level 3 course in the meantime. \nDates:  Thursday 5 November – Thursday 12 August 2027 (35 weeks- excludes some school half term breaks) \nTime:  1.30 – 4.30  pm \nVenue: DSN\, 144 London Road\, Northwich CW9 5HH \nCost:  £790 – Full Cost.  Can be paid in full on booking or a registration fee can be paid to secure your place and the remainder can be paid in full or by instalments. \nRegistration Fee:  £280.  The registration fee will secure your place on the course and you will be contacted shortly after booking with further details of how to pay the balance or if you want to pay in instalments\, you will be contacted by our Finance team with further details around 2 weeks prior to the course commencing. \nInstalments will be 3 payments of £170.  These will be payable starting from the end of December 2026. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://dsnonline.co.uk/event/level-4-certificate-in-british-sign-language/
LOCATION:DSN Northwich\, 144 London Road\, Northwich\, Cheshire\, CW9 5HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:British Sign Language (BSL) Level 4
ORGANIZER;CN="DSN":MAILTO:incus@dsnonline.co.uk
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SUMMARY:ADVANCED LEVEL 4/LEVEL 6 COMBINED COURSE
DESCRIPTION:The course is offered to those learners who have gained their Level 3 qualification and are interested in gaining their Level 6 qualification. The course will include some BSL Level 4 content but will mainly cover the course outline of the BSL Level 6. There will be no Level 4 assessments. \nDuration: 55 weeks \nInterview Fee:  £50  Course Cost: £2100 (minus Interview fee if successful) \n*Instalment option available \nVenue: DSN\, 144 London Road\, Northwich Trainer: Lisa Birtles \nThere will be an interview procedure prior to being accepted on to the course to assess your suitability. This can be either face to face or via zoom/teams. If you are interested in this course and would like to find out further information\, please email incus@dsnonline.co.uk or to book your interview\, please pay for your interview online (£50) which will be deducted from the course fee if successful. Unfortunately\, if you are unsuccessful\,  no refund can be given but a credit note will be issued. (places will be limited). \n** Only interview payments are accepted for this course at present
URL:https://dsnonline.co.uk/event/advanced-level-4-level-6-combined-course/
LOCATION:DSN Northwich\, 144 London Road\, Northwich\, Cheshire\, CW9 5HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:British Sign Language (BSL) Level 6
ORGANIZER;CN="DSN":MAILTO:incus@dsnonline.co.uk
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SUMMARY:LEVEL 1 AWARD IN BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE - CHESTER FIRE STATION
DESCRIPTION:This course is perfect for: \n\nPeople with little or no experience of sign language.\n\n\nDeaf and hearing applicants.\nSuitable for both Deaf and hearing applicants.\n\nThe qualification is designed to enable learners to communicate with Deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of topics which involve simple\, everyday language. \nLearners must pass each unit assessment before gaining the full qualification. \n  \nDates: Wednesday 13 January 2027 – Wednesday 23 June 2027 \nTimes:  10.00 – 1.00 pm  \nTotal Cost: £420 (includes initial assessment fees) – This can be paid in full prior to the course commencing. \nRegistration Fee:  The registration fee can be paid to secure your place on this course.  You can then choose to either pay the remainder in full or by instalments. \nInstalments will be £100 for 3 months starting from end of February 2027. \n  \n 
URL:https://dsnonline.co.uk/event/level-1-award-in-british-sign-language-chester-fire-station/
LOCATION:Chester Fire Station\, St Anne Street\, Chester\, Cheshire\, CH1 2HP
CATEGORIES:British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1
ORGANIZER;CN="DSN":MAILTO:incus@dsnonline.co.uk
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SUMMARY:LEVEL 3 COURSE IN BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE
DESCRIPTION:Delivered face-to-face in a classroom setting\, our Level 3 Certificate qualification in British Sign Language meets the learning needs of those who already have competence in BSL at Level 2 and are interested in developing their skills and knowledge. \nAt the end of the qualification\, learners will be able to: \n\nunderstand and use varied BSL in a range of work and social situations\, demonstrating competence at Level 3 of the UK Occupational Language Standards\, Instructus 2012.\npossess an advanced knowledge of the structure and function of BSL and an understanding of the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture.\n\nWe are a Signature approved centre\, meaning all qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and ensure the quality of learning demonstrated will meet the requirements of the UK Occupational Language Standards for each level. \nDate:  Monday 01 March 2027 – Monday 29 November 2027 (35 weeks) \nTime:  6.00 – 9.00 pm \nVenue: Ty Calon\, Queensferry Campus\, Chester Road West\, Queensferry\, Deeside\, Flintshire\, CH5 1SA \nCost:  £700 – Full Cost.  Can be paid in full on booking or a registration fee can be paid to secure your place and the remainder can be paid in full or by instalments. \nRegistration Fee:  £220.  The registration fee will secure your place on the course and you will be contacted shortly after booking with further details of how to pay the balance or if you want to pay in instalments\, you will be contacted by our Finance team with further details around 2 weeks prior to the course commencing. \nInstalments will be 3 payments of £160.  These will be payable starting from the end of April 27.
URL:https://dsnonline.co.uk/event/level-3-course-in-british-sign-language/
LOCATION:Ty Calon\, Queensferry\, Deeside CH5 1SA\, Ty Calon\, Queensferry Campus\, Chester Road West\, Queensferry\, Deeside\, Flintshire\, CH5 1SA
CATEGORIES:British Sign Language (BSL) Level 3
ORGANIZER;CN="DSN":MAILTO:incus@dsnonline.co.uk
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