Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language

This qualification is designed to build upon the grammar and vocabulary learnt in Levels 1 and 2. Learners will be able to understand and use varied BSL in a range of work and social situations. 

The course is delivered over 95 hours and aims to give students intermediate BSL skills that can be used to pursue a job working with BSL users, or to join in with more in-depth conversations with the Deaf community.​

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The next Level 3 course starts in September! Full details below.

About the course

  • We follow the specifications set out by Signature - our awarding body.

    Please find the full Level 3 course specification here.

  • LO1 - Presentation

    Use receptive and productive skills to engage in varied social interactions.

    LO2 - Conversation

    Maintain fluency, grammatical accuracy and coherence in sustained contributions containing varied language.

    LO3 - Receptive

    Understand sustained signed communication containing varied language.

  • Lessons are taught using a range of techniques:

    • vocabulary repetition

    • games

    • pair work

    • group work

    • practice conversations

    • practice presentations

    • watching videos

    • written homework

    Sessions are taught predominantly in BSL with English used only where necessary for clarification.

  • There are three assessments, one for each unit.

    LO1 is a formal presentation by the student that is filmed.

    LO2 is an informal conversation between the student and teacher that is filmed.

    LO3 is a receptive video to watch and answer questions.

    All assessments are sent to be marked by a Signature assessor.

  • Students are required to have successfully completed the Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language or demonstrate ability to Level 2 standard. Hearing students are required to have a reasonable standard of written and spoken English.

  • Students who successfully pass the Level 2 assessments can progress on to the Level 4 Certificate or Level 6 Diploma.

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Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language - Weekend Intensive
Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language - Weekend Intensive
from £845.00

Join this course to continue your BSL journey!

Dates:

September 26th and 27th

October 24th and 25th

November 14th and 15th

December 5th and 6th

2027:

January 9th and 10th

February 6th and 7th

March 13th and 14th

April 10th and 11th

Time: Saturdays 10am - 4pm, Sundays 12:30pm - 6pm

Location: St. John’s Church, The Broadway, Kidlington, OX5 1DD

Price includes course handbook and one online session every month (evening for 1 hour, day/time to be agreed amongst attendees).

Assessments are additional. Level 3 Assessments can be added at any time up until 1 month prior to the assessment dates. Assessments will be available to book once Signature fees for 2026-27 have been published.

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Three people are standing around a wooden table looking at small printed cards laid out on the table. One person is an elderly woman with short, white hair wearing a red sweater. The other two are middle-aged men, one with gray hair and glasses wearing a dark jacket, and the other with light hair and glasses wearing a blue jacket. The background shows patterned curtains and a white wall.
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  • "Very good interaction, absolutely brilliant handouts, teaching method was easy to follow."

    ~ Level 3 Student

  • "Great structure with handouts to recap at a later date if needed. I felt supported and the lessons were fun too."

    ~ Level 3 Student

  • "Suzi creates interesting activities and games to support learning."

    ~ Level 3 Student