CACDP CERTIFICATE IN
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE LEVEL 1

Part-time courses
for beginners
2007 - 2008


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CACDP Level 1 Certificate in British Sign Language (BSL)

September 2007 to May 2008

British Sign Language Level 1

Course Aim:

This qualification is designed to enable students to communicate with Deaf people using British Sign Language on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use.
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Course Structure:

The qualification is divided into 3 separate units:

1. BSL 101- Introduction to BSL

This unit equips students to understand and use a limited range of simple words and sentences in BSL.

Assessment 101 will take place on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 November 2007. 

This will be an individual face-to-face assessment conducted and assessed by your tutor.
The assessment will be videotaped.

2. BSL 102 - Conversational BSL

This unit equips students to take part in simple conversations or instructions in BSL in relation to activities at home, e.g. using numbers, describing interests and commenting on the weather.

Assessment 102 will take place on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 March 2008. 

Your tutor will conduct a 5-minute conversation with you on a topic supplied by CACDP.
The assessment will be videotaped and the tapes sent to CACDP for marking by independent assessors.

3. BSL 103 - BSL at School, College or Work

This unit equips students to take part in simple conversations or instructions in BSL in relation to activities at work, school or college, e.g. describing the building, activities carried out, transport used, directions.

Assessment 103 will take place on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 May 2008. 

Your tutor will conduct a 5-minute conversation on topics supplied by CACDP.
The assessment will be videotaped and the tapes sent to CACDP for marking by independent assessors.


Course Commitment:

The course runs for three terms 29 weeks including assessments) from September 2007 until May 2008. Classes are 2 hours long.

The JDA provides 52 hours of classroom study. It is recommended that students also undertake regular home study or practice.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

ELIGIBILITY:

This Certificate is suitable for people with little or no knowledge of BSL and the Deaf Community.

CLASSES

Classes are taught by qualified Deaf tutors, in a large comfortable room with video/dvd equipment, which may be used during the course. The maximum number of students in a class is 18.
Classes are 2 hours long.

STUDENT BENEFITS

In addition to classroom study, student benefits include details of social and cultural events, seminars, membership of the JDA library, subscription to the JDA's quarterly magazine and a practice group before assessments 102 & 103.

REFRESHMENTS

Refreshments are provided free of charge. In order to comply with Jewish dietary laws, food must not be brought into the building.

COSTS

The course costs £185 (£165 concs, subject to availability).

The assessment fees are not included.

Total course fees are required prior to the commencement of the course.

Assessment fees:

The three CACDP assessment fees are £10, £18 and £18, payable 6 weeks before each assessment.

ENROLMENT PROCEDURE

The JDA welcomes people of all faiths to participate in its courses.
Application forms are available from Lisa Mansur. Completed forms must be returned by 17 August 2007. Class numbers are limited.

If your application is successful, you will receive a letter of acceptance and will need to forward the first instalment of your fees. Once payment is received, you will be enrolled on the course.

The JDA reserves the right to cancel a course due to unforeseen circumstances.

CONDITIONS

Failure to comply with the conditions of the course will prevent you from continuing with your studies.

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TERM DATES

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
or
THURSDAY MORNINGS
10.00 am - 12.00 pm

TERM 1

British Sign Language Level 1

Sept:

  • 5/6,
  • 12/13 - Closed - Rosh Hashanah
  • 19/20
  • 26/27 - Closed - Sukkot

Oct:

  • 3/4 - Closed - Simchat Torah
  • 10/11, 17/18
  • 24/25 Half Term
  • 31

Nov:

  • 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22
  • 28/29 November Assessment BSL 101,

Dec:

  • 5/6, 12/13

TERM 2

Jan:

  • 9/10, 16/17, 23/24, 30/31


Feb:

  • 6/7, 13/14
    20/21 Half Term
    27/28

Mar:

  • 5/6
  • 12/13 March Assessment BSL 102
  • 19/20, 26/27

TERM 3

Apr:

  • 2/3, 9/10, 16/17
  • 23/24 - Closed - Pesach
  • 30


May:

  • 1, 7/8, 14/15
    21/22 May Assessment BSL 103

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For Further Enquiries contact Lisa Mansur:

Jewish Deaf Association
Julius Newman House,
Woodside Park Road,
North Finchley,
London N12 8RP

Textphone: 020 8446 4037
Telephone: 020 8446 0502
Fax: 020 8445 7451
Email:lisa@jda.dircon.co.uk

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