Summer Workshops N/A 2016
Ideal as:
- An opportunity to meet other learners
- Improve existing skills
- Revision at any level
- Working towards a unit not yet achieved (e.g Signature units 202/203)
- Refresh rusty skills
Delivery:
- Workshop 1: Non - Manual Features and Multi-Channel Signs
- Workshop 2: Roleshift, Placement & Referents
- Workshop 3: BSL Structure
Fees:
- Workshops: any 1 for £18 - any 2 for £30 - all 3 for £36
- Assessment for resits for any unit can be arranged (assessment fee + admin fee)
Date/times:
If you are staying all day please bring a packed lunch. Lunch will be at 12:00.Venue: St Giles School, Hayes Lane, Exhall, Coventry, CV7 9NS
Courses starting in September 2016
Week beginning 19th September
BSL* Level 1 (Signature) - 22/09/16 (Thursdays)
BSL Level 2 (Signature) - 21/09/16 (Wednesdays)
Signaure Level BSL 3 - 19/09/16 (Mondays)
DAC1 Level 1 Certificiate in Developing Awareness and Communication with Deaf and Deafblind People (SIgnature) - flexi study - can start at any time of the year
MET 3 - Modifying Written English Texts for Deaf People (Signature) - flexi study - can start at any time of the year
*Includes some Deaf and Deafblind Awareness and Communication Tactics (assessments are available as an optional extra at additional cost and training)
All courses need to be paid for in advance with the exception of people on low income/benefits, where a deposit will be necessary and the third payment to be made after three months. Phone us to discuss your individual situation if you do need to pay in installments.
To apply for any of these courses please either:
- Request an e-mail containing the application form or
- E-mail/text your address to us and we will post out the paper version.
- If you have already enquired via e-mail you will receive an application form by Wednesday August 10th at the latest. To reserve your place on any course payment needs to arrive by Wednesday 24th August. After that date you may not be guaranteed a place but it is still worth enquiring.
cathking@communication-station.co.uk
0787 64 53 871
Deposit amounts for people on low income/benefits (by arrangement):
- Level 1 £125
- Level 2 £145
- Level 3 £175
- Other courses negotiable
Our evening classes are currently being held at:
St Giles School, Hayes Lane, Exhall, Coventry, CV7 9NS
(For a quick course reference chart scroll to the bottom of the page)
As a private company we receive no support from the LEA, never the less we endeavor to keep our prices as low as possible, all evening class fees include:
- Refreshments
- Handouts
- Assessment fees*
Communication with Deaf and Deafblind People
Level 1
British Sign Language Level 1 (CACDP Units BSL 101, 102 and 103)
Many BSL courses are purely practical and offer little or no theoretical explanation of language skills/grammar. The Communication Station tutor will teach you what they wished they had learned at level 1! Our short theory sessions incorporated into our classes help to make the language highly accessible to new learners.
BSL skills are pracitcal for everyone, especially anyone who:
- Works with one (or more) other person/members of the public
- Knows someone deaf/with a hearing loss
- Has a hearing loss
- Has deaf/deafblind family, friends or colleagues
- Works with or supports someone deaf/deafblind
- Wishes to communicate with Deaf BSL/sign language users
- Works in 'frontline positions' e.g Receptionists and Sales staff
- Works with members of the public/students on a 1:1/confidential basis e.g. GP's, Nurses, Counsellors, Therapists and Teachers.
- Have Deaf BSL/sign language users in their family
- Already works with Deaf BSL/Sign Language Users
Learning BSL is also useful for:
- CPD progression
- Gaining a new skill
- Gaining a qualification
- Impressing potential employers
- Building self esteem
- Meeting people
BSL practical sessions include:
- Exchanging information - questions and answers
- Meeting people - greeting and taking leave
- Describing people
- Hobbies/interests
- Home life - animals/pets - rooms
- Work/studying
- Numbers
- Weather
- Food and drink
- Feelings and emotion
- Full preparation for the unitised Level 1 assessments
BSL theory sessions include:
- Grammar
- Regional differences/dialects
- Standard and non-standard signs
- How to recognise/understanding new signs or explain new concepts
Level 1 Certificate in Developing Awareness and Communication with Deaf and Deafblind People (DAC1) - Signature/CACDP Units K101 and T101
This unit - DAC1 - can be taken as a partial-corespondence course (£225) for those who have already done BSL Level 1 and wish to take these units. For more information or to enroll; call or text 0787 64 53 871 or e-mail: cathking@communication-station.co.uk
Deaf and Deafblind Awareness (Signature/CACDP Unit K101)
The aim of this unit is to raise awareness of, and create an accessible, positive environment for, Deaf and Deafblind people.
This course is ideal for everyone especially those who:
- Work with one or more other people
- Work with members of the public
- Have a hearing loss
- Know someone with a hearing loss
- Have a deaf or deafblind child, family member, friend or colleague
- Works with or supports someone deaf or deafblind
- May end up encountering a deaf/deafblind individual as part of their role
- Wants to learn more about deaf/deafblind issues
- Would like to work in this field
- Wish to add a further useful skill to their CPD or CV
Sessions include:
- Simulation
- Communication methods used by deaf and deafblind individuals
- Community and Culture
- Technology used by deaf and deafblind individuals
- Communication support
- Scenario practice/roleplay
- Enabling and disabling environments
- Full preparation for the assessment
This unit is formally assessed with an externally marked 20 minute muliple choice paper
Communication Tactics with Deaf and Deafblind People (Signature/CACDP Unit T101)
The aim of this unit is to raise awareness of, and create an accessible, positive environment for, Deaf and Deafblind people.
This course is ideal for everyone especially those who:
- Has a deaf or deafblind child/family member
- Works with/supports someone deaf or deafblind
- Wants to learn more about deaf/deafblind issues
Sessions include:
- Suitable and unsuitable communication environments
- Communication strategies
- Scenarios
- Communication practice
- Full preparation for the assessment
This unit is a formally assessed, internally marked/externally verified short practical assessment in 4 areas:
- Appropriateness of questions,
- Demonstration of clear speech
- Ability to use three basic deaf/deafblind communication methods
- Repairing a 'communication breakdown'
Students in posession of the new 'DAC1'/old 'deaf awareness' and 'deafblind awareness' or equivalent certificate/experience will be the only students exempt from DAC1 coursework, but will find sessions easier of they refresh themselves with the inofrmation.
Level 2
British Sign Language Level 2 (Signature/CACDP Units BSL 201, 202 and 203)
Many BSL courses are purely practical and offer little or no theoretical explanation of language skills/grammar. The Communication Station tutor will teach you what they wished they had learned at level 2! Our theory sessions incorporated into our classes help to make the language highly accessible to learners.
Sessions include:
- Building on skills gained at level 1
- Understanding and using contextually correct signs
- Grammar
- Regional differences/dialects
- Standard and non standard signs
- How to recognise/understanding new signs or explain new concepts
- Coping strategies
- Full preparation for the unitised Level 2 assessments
Level 3
BSL Level 3
This course enables individuals to bridge the gap between Signature Level 2 and NVQ Level 3.
The candidate will not need to build a portfolio of evidence, however they will need to keep their own record of feedback given and a log of all outside activities relating to this course.
A higher level of theory than is recommended by other bridging qualifications will be taught, giving individuals translation skills above average for post level two pre level 3 NVQ students.
Modifying Written English Texts for Deaf People - MET3 (Signature/CACDP Units L304 and T303)
This module is partial correspondence and and includes three formal assessments.
Course reference chart:
| Level 1 - 2 hrs per week - 3 assessments (all conversations) - £330 |
| Level 2 - 2 hours per week - 3 assessments (conversation/presentation/receptive) £395 |
| Level 3 - 2 hrs per week + 2 Saturday workshops - 3 assessments (Presentation&Conversation/Receptive/Knowledge) £475 |
Modifying Written English Texts for Deaf People - 2 assessments - (knowledge and application) £230 per unit (£440 for both)
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Deaf and Deafblind Awareness - 2 assessments (knowledge and application) £225
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| Bespoke sessions available in any of the above subject |
| See below for our 'on demand' courses. |
Taking any of these courses does not guarantee a pass at any level.
Taking any of these courses does not guarantee a pass at any level.
Ways to increase your chances of passing assessments:
Attending regularly
- Applying yourself in each session
- Work with, and learn from, others
Doing all work set both in and out of the sessions - making time for independent studies when not at class
Going to Deaf Clubs/Sign Club regularly
- Going to Signed events
- Using constructive feedback you are given to help you improve
*If you wish to take the formal assessments in 'Deaf and Deafblind Awareness' and 'Communication Tactics with Deaf and Deafblind People' you can gain a formal Signature/CACDP qualification. There is a fee for each assessment and additional tuition would be required.
Should you be applying these skills in the workplace it is strongly recommend that you take the assessment for Communication Tactics as a minimum in addition to the BSL qualification.
It is recommended that you talk to the tutor prior to the course to establish your best plan of action.
Other courses (on demand):
Introduction to Disability Issues
Designed to raise awareness of types of disabilities and needs of individuals
Deaf Awareness
Designed to raise awareness of the difficulties faced by, and needs of Deaf individuals
Blindness Awareness
Designed to raise awareness of the difficulties faced by, and the needs of Blind individuals
Deafblind Awareness
Designed to raise awareness of the difficulties faced by, and the needs of Deafblind individuals
Introduction to BSL
Designed to give a taster to learning British Sign Language FREE 1 hr taster session available to businesses or groups
Presentation Skills
Designed to improve skills and confidence when presenting
Communication Skills
Designed to improve general communication skills with colleagues, customers and in general
English for Deaf Adults
Non-qualification courses delivered in BSL, designed to suit the needs of the individual(s) to enable improvement of English skills.
Day Classes
At present we are mostly running evening and weekend classes, we reserve days for corporate and private clients, schools and charities. If daytime is more convenient for you then let us know. Should there be a high enough demand, and we are available to run day classes you will then be one of the first to know.