Signature Level 1 Award in Deaf Awareness and Communication
This qualification is accredited by Signature. It is designed to give learners an introduction to, and a basic knowledge of, deaf and deafblind people (i.e. deaf, deafened, deafblind and hard of hearing).
To achieve the full Level 1 Award in Deaf Awareness and Communication, learners are required to achieve 2 units.
Unit K101 is a theory unit, and Unit T101 is a practical unit.
We offer two versions of the course:
For more details on the course choose one of the above options.
Signature Level 1 Award in Deaf Awareness and Communication For Organisations
This course is assessed externally, it has to follow the Signature curriculum. Therefore it is more of a generic course which covers all the different types of deafness and deafblindness. If you are looking for a more structured input e.g. working with a deaf colleague or employee, or working with deaf clients, then one of our tailored introductory course or half-day courses might better suit your requirements.
Unit K101 includes:
the language commonly used to describe deafness and deafblindness, and deaf and deafblind people; statistics on deafness in the UK; how deaf and deafblind people communicate; the factors that affect successful communication; how a deaf or deafblind person’s language and cultural background affects communication.
Unit T101 includes:
selecting the appropriate communication tactics for use with a deaf or deafblind person; ascertaining the best environmental conditions for communicating with a deaf or deafblind person; using a range of tactics for communicating with deaf and deafblind people; repairing a breakdown in communication with a deaf or deafblind person.
Assessment
This course involves 2 assessments: a multiple choice test and a practical assessment.
How the course is taught
It is possible to do the course in 2 days (either 2 consecutive days or 1 day on 2 consecutive weeks) or over a longer period of time e.g. 6 x 2-hour sessions.
Teaching methods include:
- Workshops
- Presentations
- Role play
- Discussions
- Practical work
Please contact us for our prices and/or further information.