Developing Awareness and Communication with Deaf and Deafblind People (DAC1) - Signature/CACDP Level 1

Course description:
To give candidates an introduction to, and a basic knowledge of, the whole range of D/deaf and deafblind people (i.e. deaf, deafened, deafblind, hard of hearing, Deaf BSL users, Deaf visually impaired, blind hearing impaired and people with congenital deafblindness). It assumes no previous experience or knowledge.

Candidates must achieve both units below for the full qualification. Units may be taken separately and in any order.

By the end of the course candidates should be able to:

K101 - Deaf and Deafblind Awareness
• Describe types of deafness and deafblindness
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Deaf and deafblind people’s preferred communication methods
• List acceptable terminology
• Meaning of discrimination
• How to avoid difficulties that affect deaf and deafblind people’s access to communication
• Describe the range, benefits and limitations of Technical Aids to Communication (TAC’s)
• Identify and using appropriate Language Service Professionals (LSPs)
• The national organisations working with deaf and deafblind people.

Assessment: Externally assessed multiple-choice paper

Recommended Learning Hours: 10


T101 - Communication Tactics with Deaf and Deafblind People
• Basic skills for communicating with deaf or deafblind people
• Understanding of how and when a range of tactics can be used to communicate with deaf and deafblind people.

Assessment: Internally assessed practical skills

Recommended Learning Hours: 10 (includes 3-4 hours pre- and post-course study)

Certificated:
This course is accredited by the Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People (CACDP). This certificate consists of 2 units: - K101 & T101 (as above).

Entry requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements.