In January 2013, we shared with you the outcome of the Level 3 NVQ Certificate in British Sign Language/Irish Sign Language review.
Following this review, we have developed a new Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language/Irish Sign Language. The qualification contains three units:
UNIT BSL/ISL 320 – Sign linguistics knowledge
This unit will develop the candidate’s knowledge and skills in BSL Linguistics and Grammar. It will also allow candidates to apply this knowledge when undertaking Units BSL/ISL321 and BSL/ISL322.
Assessment Method: Written assessment paper – This will be externally assessed by Signature.
UNIT BSL/ISL321 – Understand varied British Sign Language in a range of situations
This unit will develop the candidate’s receptive skills. At the end of the unit the candidate will be able to follow conversations and discussions at normal speed on a range of topics in work and social situations.
Assessment Method: The candidate will watch a conversation on a DVD, followed by a written assessment paper. This will be externally assessed by Signature.
UNIT BSL/ISL322 – Use varied British Sign Language in a range of situations
This unit will develop the candidate’s productive skills. At the end of the unit the candidate will be able to keep a conversation going fairly and smoothly within familiar areas.
Assessment Method: Candidate will produce an 8-10 minute presentation on a topic selected from a set provided by Signature.
Candidate and teacher will then have a 10-12 minute conversation based on the candidate’s presentation. This will be externally assessed by Signature Assessors.
The Qualification Specification, Regulations and supporting information will be available on our website from June 2013, ready for delivery from September 2013.
Please refer to the frequently asked questions.
