Developing Communication And Awareness With Deaf And Deafblind People - Cacdp Level 1 at Deaf Perspective

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Course details

How long is the course?
Up to 1 day

Attendance pattern
Weekend

Course qualification
This course is accredited by the Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People (CACDP).This certificate consists of 3 units:- BSL 101: Introduction to BSL- BSL 102: Conversational BSL- BSL 103 : BSL at School, College or work.

When does the course begin?
This course last started on 08-Dec-07

Please contact the college to enquire about new start dates.

Timetable
This course is run by negotiation. Please contact Provider for further attendance details.

Course info
To give candidates an introduction to, and a basic knowledge of, the whole range of D/deaf and deafblind people (i.e. deaf, deafened, deafblind, hard of hearing, Deaf BSL users, Deaf visually impaired, blind hearing impaired and people with congenital deafblindness). It assumes no previous experience or knowledge.Candidates must achieve both units below for the full qualification. Units may be takenseparately and in any order.By the end of the course candidates should be able to:K101Deaf and Deafblind Awareness• Describe types of deafness and deafblindness• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Deaf and deafblind people’s preferred communication methods• List acceptable terminology• Meaning of discrimination• How to avoid difficulties that affect deaf and deafblind people’s access to communication• Describe the range, benefits and limitations of Technical Aids to Communication (TAC’s) • Identify and using appropriate Language Service Professionals (LSPs)• The national organisations working with deaf and deafblind people.Assessment: Externally assessed written paperRecommended Learning Hours: 10T101Communication Tactics with Deaf and Deafblind People• Basic skills for communicating with deaf or deafblind people• Understanding of how and when a range of tactics can be used to communicate with deaf and deafblind people.Assessment: Internally assessed practical skillsRecommended Learning Hours: 10 (includes 3-4 hours pre- and post-course study)

How much will it cost?
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Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.

Where is the course held? (view on a map)
Festival Business Centre
Deaf Perspective
150 Brand Street
Glasgow
G51 1DH