Course description:
Enables participants to further develop their existing BSL skills. It is advisable, but not essential for participants to have completed Signature* Level 3 NVQ or equivalent, prior to starting this course. This course also provides opportunities to gather portfolio evidence for possible use in their Level 6 NVQ BSL.
By the end of the course participants should:
For Signing Skills
· Have enhanced their existing language skills (both receptive and productive) which will involve the grammatical structures of BSL, rules, principles and vocabulary
· Have improved their ability to self-evaluate these skills
For Portfolio Knowledge
· Understand NVQ6 BSL Standards
· Understand how to construct and mark portfolio work, for the NVQ Level 6 course in BSL
For Video Editing Knowledge
· Understand how to make proper use of Camcorders and Video Recorders for editing of signed footage
Course Length:
Recommended length of course: 50 hours made up of:
One evening from 6.30 to 9.00pm every week PLUS a workshop to be held every alternate Saturday morning. 1 informal feedback session and a portfolio interview, on completion of the course.
Certification:
A Signature BSL Level 6 NVQ certifacte is issued on completion of the course for all portofios that are assessed and passed by a Signature external verifier.
Entry requirements:
It is aimed at those who have completed a Level 3 British Sign Language qualification or equivalent, to develop their British Sign Language skills. It also provides opportunities to gather portfolio evidence.
Forrmerly known as the Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People (CACDP)
