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British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter Training

Launch Your Rewarding Career as a British Sign Language Interpreter


Cambridge Open Academy

Summary

Price
£18 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Hardcopy Certificate - Free
  • PDF Certificate - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

The UK's Deaf community thrives with an estimated 70,000 individuals using British Sign Language (BSL) as their primary language. This growing demand for qualified interpreters opens doors to a fulfilling career path filled with purpose and opportunity.

Empower communication and bridge the language gap by enrolling in our comprehensive British Sign Language Interpreter Training course. Upon completion, you'll be equipped with:

  • Essential BSL skills: Gain a solid foundation in BSL grammar, vocabulary, and cultural understanding.
  • Confident communication: Master finger spelling, exchanging personal information, and discussing various topics like families, numbers, and daily life.
  • Effective interpreting skills: Learn the principles and ethics of interpretation, ensuring accurate and clear communication between Deaf and hearing individuals.
  • Diverse vocabulary: Expand your knowledge of BSL-specific terms for describing people, clothes, animals, activities, and more.
  • Navigating everyday situations: Understand how to interpret conversations related to transportation, weather, directions, and even food and drinks.

This intensive course, delivered entirely through theoretical learning, provides a strong foundation for further professional development and eventual registration as a qualified interpreter.

In just 12 modules, you'll be well on your way to becoming a skilled and sought-after interpreter, making a real difference in the lives of others.

Ready to embark on this rewarding journey? Enroll today!

Certificates

Hardcopy Certificate

Hard copy certificate - Included

PDF Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

Embark on a transformative journey with our comprehensive British Sign Language Interpreter Training. Perfect for aspiring interpreters, educators, and individuals seeking to contribute to a more inclusive society.

  • Module 01: British Sign Language Level 1
  • Module 02: Introduction To BSL And Fingerspelling
  • Module 03: Exchanging Personal Information
  • Module 04: Families
  • Module 05: Numbers (Time, Calendar And Money)
  • Module 06: Colours
  • Module 07: Transports
  • Module 08: Weather
  • Module 09: Directions
  • Module 10: Activities/Hobbies And Sports
  • Module 11: Description Of A Person And Clothes
  • Module 12: Animals
  • Module 13: Numbers (Money)
  • Module 14: Foods And Drinks

Who is this course for?

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals passionate about language and communication.
  • Those seeking a fulfilling career with a positive social impact.
  • Anyone interested in learning BSL and becoming an interpreter.

Career path

  • Junior Interpreter: £20,000 - £30,000
  • Intermediate Interpreter: £30,000 - £40,000
  • Senior Interpreter: £40,000 - £50,000
  • Lead Interpreter: £50,000 - £60,000
  • Specialized Interpreter (Legal/Medical): £60,000 - £70,000
  • Consultant/Trainer in BSL: £40,000 - £60,000

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.