British Sign Language Level 2 Certificate

Have you completed your BSL Level 1 and would like to build on your knowledge? The British Sign Language Level 2 award is the ideal next step.

This BSL course is here to help you develop your sign language communication skills so you can participate in longer, more varied conversations.

Across 150 hours of guided and independent learning, you’ll develop your sign language skills to help you communicate effectively in a variety of contexts. Please also note, BSL Unit assessments are videoed and timed.

This course is for 19 plus learners. If you are under 19, please contact the college for advice.

To join this course, you will need to meet 'British Sign Language Competence Standards' that states you must have sufficient sight, manual dexterity, facial and body movements to produce and receive BSL. This does not exclude any reasonable adjustments to learning to ensure participation in learning.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact community.info@escg.ac.uk or call 030 300 38212. Please note enrolment on the course only by application and successful interview. Places allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Site

Eastbourne

Level

Level 2

Course Type

Adult

Courses

Options Course Code Starts Ends Days From To Standard Fee
apply 61681-01 09/09/25 16/06/26 Tuesday 17:30 20:45 £300
apply 61681-02 12/09/25 19/06/26 Friday 10:00 13:00 £300

What will I study?

Using your BSL Level 1 knowledge as a foundation, this course will help you discuss broader topics and hold longer and more complex conversations.

During a British Sign Language Level 2 course, you’ll develop communication in BSL about real life, routines, and daily experiences.

By the end of the award, you’ll be able to deal with most routine communication and have enough understanding of grammar to cope with some non-routine communication.

How will I be assessed?

At the end of each unit, you’ll have an assessment to evaluate your understanding and communication in BSL.

What qualification will I achieve?

Once you have completed this course, you will achieve a Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language.

What can I do after completing this course?

Once you have completed this qualification you will be able to progress to a Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language.

Are there any extra costs?

There might be some extra costs for books and resources, but your tutor will recommend these during your first lesson.

Additional Info

To join this course, you will need to meet 'British Sign Language Competence Standards' that states you must have sufficient sight, manual dexterity, facial and body movements to produce and receive BSL. This does not exclude any reasonable adjustments to learning to ensure participation in learning. If you have any questions or queries, please contact community.info@escg.ac.uk or call 030 300 38212.