Learn BSL
If you are considering learning British Sign Language (BSL). Our leaflet 'Learn BSL at WDPC' is for you.
You can download a portable document format (PDF) version or request a printed copy from the Walsall Deaf People's Centre using our contact form.
Download:
Learn BSL Leaflet.pdf (39.02 KB)
The purpose of the leaflet is to provide you with information about the education services we provide at Walsall Deaf People's Centre and the standards you can expect. The leaflet includes some brief definitions of BSL, to view them through our website simply click on any question of interest that is listed below.
- What is BSL?
- What type of Language is BSL?
- What is Fingerspelling?
- Is BSL the same throughout the UK?
- Are all signed languages the same around the world?
Course List
- CACDP Level 1 Certificate in British/Irish Sign Language (BSL1/ISL1)
- CACDP Level 2 Certificate in British/Irish Sign Language (BSL2/ISL2)
- CACDP Level 3 NVQ in British/Irish Sign Language (BSN3/ISN3)
- CACDP Level 1 Certificate in Developing Awareness and Communication with Deaf and Deafblind People (DAC1)
- CACDP Level 2 Certificate in Communication with Deaf People (CDA2)
It is impossible to learn BSL from a book, video, or CD. If you would like to learn BSL, the best way to start is to enrol on a course taught by a qualified sign language teacher that is delivered at a recognised learning centre. The Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People is a registered charity that is raising standards of communication between deaf and hearing people. They do this as a UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) offering a wide range of nationally accredited qualifications.
We are pleased to acknowledge that CACDP approves Walsall Deaf People's Centre as a Centre of Learning and we at WDPC are proud to be recognised as being at the forefront for the teaching of BSL in the Black Country.
Education Mission Statement
"Walsall Deaf People's Centre seeks to provide easily accessible quality learning opportunites for individuals in a welcoming and comfortable environment, enabling them to develop their personal and employment potential through delivering interesting and innovative programmes of learning."
We will assist you to select the most appropriate learning programmes by providing advice, information and guidance on entry requirements, course content, study methods timing of courses, aims and qualifications of courses, learning support available, progression routes and opportunites, and all other factors where advice is required. We will offer appointments and endeavour to provide advice at times that suit your needs where possible.
Courses provided by Walsall Deaf People's Centre
You can access a list of all our courses plus any further information you may require by going to the Course List and Course Booking Procedures pages.
