Level 6 Certificate in British Sign Language
Accredited Course UK standard qualifications
Welcome to the information page for Level 6 Certificate in BSL
Based in South East London, Appa is pleased to offer you a Signature verified Level 6 Interpreting course developed by sign language users working professionally in the field of British Sign Language.
Language Course
Our BSL language course consists of two parts; Part 1 is the taught part of the course comprising of 8 x 2-day long teaching blocks held on Fridays and Saturdays. Part 2 is evidence collection and submission of that portfolio of evidence.
We’ve designed the rolling programme to give you the best opportunities to collect evidence and submit your portfolio when ready, so part 2 isn’t as daunting as you may think! Timescales vary between 6 months to 18 months, depending on your previous experience and entry assessment results.
Accreditation and faculty
The course is Signature accredited and designed by our multi-talented in-house team of teachers, interpreters, working professionals and disability advocates. The taught sessions are delivered by a range of qualified teachers who are also working as professional BSL interpreters or are themselves deaf.
The course has been crafted to give you the very best in learning how to refine your British Sign Language skills to operate at a professional level with deaf BSL users. To learn the things we wish we had been taught when we started.
Your learning Environment and follow-up CPD
Our centre is geared towards a positive learning environment, you are also given your own personal tutorials, and once completed you will be given 1 free CPD workshop, which will start your CPD journey. This is a great way to dip your toes into BSL Interpreter waters, or just for your personal development. You will also receive a discount on any Appa run CPD courses for the following 18 months.
Learning Outcomes
Use receptive and productive skills to engage in all types of complex social interaction
Use and understand complex language, and maintain fluency, grammatical accuracy and coherence in sustained contributions containing complex language
Understand sustained signed discourse containing complex language
Use reference sources to confirm or clarify the meaning of signs
frequently asked questions
What are the course requirements?
Level 3 and/or Level 4 in British Sign language
What payment options are available?
Fees can be paid upfront or in installments. For this course, you can pay in 3, 6 or 9 monthly installments. We use a payment processor that will automatically take payment from your account on the same day every month.
All payment plans are interest-free, and all prices are inclusive. You only pay what you see. The main rule is that the first payment must be made before classes start. Places can be reserved for a £50 deposit, which is deducted from your first payment.
Payment Plans
Full payment, 3 monthly, 6 monthly, 9 monthly
What are the aims of the course?
The Signature Level 6 Certificate in British Sign Language (RQF) qualification will develop the learner’s language skills towards complex language use.
The qualification is benchmarked at:
- Level 6 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
- Proficiency Grades 13-15 on the Language Ladder
- C1 (proficient user) on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
What does this qualification enable?
Upon successful completion of this qualification, the learner will be able to use and understand complex BSL in all types of social and professional interactions.
This qualification may be used as evidence of full professional proficiency in BSL. It may be useful for those who already work, or wish to work, in a professional capacity with Deaf people, such as teachers of the deaf, social workers for deaf people, voluntary workers with deaf people and employees within a deaf organisation.
It may also be used as evidence of proficiency in BSL for sign language interpreters and sign language translators.
Who are Signature and why do they matter?
Signature specifies and accredits BSL qualifications in the UK under OFQUAL. A Signature qualification is recorded under your National Learning Record, is portable across other national accredited bodies and is regulated for quality.
Where can I find more course content details?
The best place to find more details on the course itself is on the Signature Specifications page.
If you have any questions you like to ask please do get in contact. Details are at the bottom of the page.
Study Tips!
For a list of books, websites and other resources check out the pdf linked below;
Here are some useful resources that will help you with your studies:
- Action Deafness Books – www.actiondeafnessbooks.org.uk
- Signature’s BSL Online Homework – www.bslhomework.org.uk
- Signature’s Homework DVDs – http://shop.signature.org.uk
- ITV Signpost – www.signpostbsl.com
- Sign Station – www.signstation.org