British Sign Language (BSL) for British Sign Language Communicator
Build a powerful communication skill with the British Sign Language (BSL) for the British Sign Language Communicator course. This flexible CPD accredited BSL course helps you develop everyday signing confidence, support more inclusive communication, and strengthen your value in customer-facing, education, care, and community-focused roles across the UK.
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Course Overview
British Sign Language (BSL) for British Sign Language Communicator is designed to help learners build a valuable communication skill that supports more inclusive, respectful, and confident interaction. Around 151,000 people in the UK use BSL, and the BSL Act 2022 formally recognised British Sign Language as a language of England, Wales, and Scotland, underlining its growing public importance.
This online Level 3 BSL course covers everyday signing topics such as fingerspelling, introductions, family, numbers, time, colours, transport, weather, directions, hobbies, food and drink, jobs, home vocabulary, daily routine, and emotional signs. It gives learners a clear and practical route into everyday British Sign Language use and inclusive communication.
Whether you are searching for a British Sign Language course online, Level 3 BSL course, online sign language course UK, or inclusive communication training, this programme offers a strong starting point. It can support progression into UK roles where communication matters, such as Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Customer Service Advisor, Care Assistant, or Reception and Front Desk roles. National Careers Service profiles show related salaries such as £19,000 to £26,000 for teaching assistants and £20,000 to £25,000 for care workers.
Enrol today and start building a communication skill that can strengthen both your confidence and your career profile.
Course Description
The British Sign Language (BSL) for British Sign Language Communicator course provides a structured introduction to everyday British Sign Language and inclusive communication. This online Level 3 BSL course helps learners build confidence with signs used in daily life, work, education, care, and social settings. You will study key areas such as fingerspelling, personal information, family signs, numbers, time, weather, transport, directions, hobbies, clothing, food, drink, jobs, home vocabulary, emotions, and daily routines.
The course also introduces non-manual features and question forms, helping learners understand that BSL is more than vocabulary alone. It supports clearer expression, stronger awareness, and more inclusive interaction. For UK learners, it can add value for roles such as Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Assistant, Customer Service Advisor, Receptionist, or Community Support Worker.
Learning Outcomes:
This online British Sign Language course builds understanding of everyday signing, question forms, non-manual features, and practical BSL communication skills.Â
By completing this British Sign Language course, you will:
- Understand the basics of British Sign Language in everyday use
- Improve fingerspelling for names, places, and simple exchanges
- Introduce yourself and share personal information more confidently
- Recognise family, number, time, and calendar signs
- Understand signs linked to colours, transport, weather, and directions
- Build awareness of non-manual features and question forms
- Use signs related to hobbies, sports, animals, food, and money
- Recognise job, home, and daily routine vocabulary in BSL
- Understand emotional signs and descriptive communication
- Build confidence in inclusive social and workplace communication
- Strengthen your profile for support and customer-facing roles
- Prepare for further BSL study and communication development
Why People Love the British Sign Language (BSL) for British Sign Language Communicator?
This British Sign Language (BSL) for British Sign Language Communicator builds confidence in everyday signing, accessible communication, and inclusive interaction for people-focused roles.
- CPD Accredited certification to support your professional development
- Study an online BSL course with flexible home learning
- Build communication skills that support inclusion and accessibility
- Strengthen your CV with a recognised communication course
- Learn at your own pace with flexible online study
- Study from your computer, tablet, or smartphone
- Receive tutor support throughout your learning journey
- Enjoy 1 year of access to complete the course around your schedule
- Gain a valuable skill for personal and professional growth
- Support progression into communication-focused roles with more confidence
Why Study This Course?
British Sign Language is a powerful skill for improving communication, inclusion, and accessibility. This British Sign Language (BSL) for British Sign Language Communicator course helps learners build everyday signing confidence in a clear and structured way.
As a flexible online BSL course, it supports learners who want to communicate more effectively with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in social, professional, education, care, healthcare, and customer-facing settings.
This course can support progression into roles such as teaching assistant, SEN teaching assistant, support worker, healthcare assistant, customer service assistant, receptionist, or other communication-focused roles.
Who is this course for?
This BSL course online is ideal for learners building inclusive communication skills and stronger confidence for support, care, education, and public-facing roles.
This course is especially suitable for:
- Learners who want to learn British Sign Language online
- Teaching assistants and SEN support staff
- customer service and front-desk staff
- Healthcare assistants and care workers
- Support workers and residential support staff
- Parents, carers, and family members
- Learners interested in accessible communication and Deaf awareness
- People preparing for further BSL study or communication-support pathways
Requirements
You can enrol in the British Sign Language (BSL) for British Sign Language Communicator course with no prior qualifications or experience required. This course is suitable for beginners as well as learners who want to build knowledge in everyday signing, inclusive communication, and wider BSL-related communication skills.
- No prior qualifications or experience required
- Basic English understanding recommended
- Access via a phone, tablet, or computer with internet
- Start anytime and study at your own pace
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the British Sign Language (BSL) for British Sign Language Communicator course, you will qualify for a CPD Certificate as proof of your continued professional development and achievement. This certificate can enhance your professional profile and showcase your commitment to building relevant skills and knowledge. You can receive your digital certificate for only £10, or request a printed hard copy sent by post for just £29 or both for £39.
QLS Endorsed Certification
After successfully completing the course, learners will be able to order a QLS Endorsed Certificate as proof of their new achievement. The Level QLS Endorsed certificate can be ordered and get delivered to your home by post for £89 only. There is an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
Assessment
For assessing your learning, you have to complete an automated MCQ exam. It is required for the students to score at least 60% to pass the exam and fulfil the Quality Licence Scheme-endorsed certificate criteria. Learners can apply for the certificate after they clear the exam.
There are assignment questions provided at the end of the course. You are suggested to complete the questions to enrich your understanding of the course. You can complete this according to your preferred time. The expert tutor will provide feedback on your performance after assessing your assignment.
Job Opportunities
Completing this British Sign Language course can support progression into communication-focused, education, support, customer-facing, and care-related roles in the UK. Some specialist roles may require further training or higher-level BSL study.
Potential career paths include:
- British Sign Language Interpreter
Help Deaf and hearing people communicate in meetings, services, education, healthcare, and public life. Average UK pay: around £26.56 per hour. - British Sign Language Teacher / BSL Tutor
Teach sign language to children, young people, or adults. Salary: £25,000 – £45,000. - Teaching Assistant
Support pupils with learning activities in classroom settings. Salary: £19,000 – £26,000. - SEN Teaching Assistant
Support children with disabilities and special educational needs. Salary: £19,000 – £27,000. - Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
Support people with communication difficulties in education, care, or health settings. Salary: £25,000 – £31,000. - Customer Service Assistant
Support customers with enquiries, complaints, and service needs while improving accessibility. Salary: £20,000 – £30,000. - Customer Services Manager
Oversee customer support operations and service quality standards. Salary: £27,000 – £50,000. - Family Support Worker
Help families and carers while supporting communication and development. Salary: £24,000 – £36,000. - Healthcare Assistant
Support patients in hospitals, clinics, care homes, or home settings. Salary: £25,000 – £27,000. - Residential Support Worker
Support children or vulnerable adults in residential care settings. Salary: £22,000 – £30,000. - Social Work Assistant
Support people with physical, emotional, and social needs while working with wider care teams. Salary: £20,000 – £28,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is British Sign Language (BSL)?
British Sign Language is a visual language used by many Deaf and hard-of-hearing people in the UK. It has its own structure and grammar and is used for everyday communication, education, work, and community interaction.
Can beginners take this course?
Yes. The course has no formal entry requirements. Learners simply need an interest in learning, basic literacy skills, be over 16, and have access to a suitable device for online study.
What will I learn in this British Sign Language course?
You will study fingerspelling, introductions, family, numbers, time, colours, transport, directions, hobbies, clothes, animals, money, food and drink, jobs, home vocabulary, emotional signs, and more
Is this course CPD certified?
 Yes. The course description states that successful completion leads to a CPD certified qualification, which can support professional development and strengthen your CV.
Can this course help with work in education or support roles?
It can help by adding a valuable communication skill to your profile. BSL can support roles such as teaching assistant, SEN teaching assistant, support worker, and speech and language therapy assistant, though some jobs may need extra training.
Can I become a BSL interpreter after this course?
This course can be a strong starting point, but specialist roles such as BSL interpreter or communication support worker usually require further qualifications and higher-level BSL study.
How long do I get access to the course?
 You get 1 year of access, so you can study at your own pace and revisit the content while building your signing skills and confidence.
Is BSL useful for customer service and healthcare jobs?
Yes. BSL can be especially helpful in customer service, healthcare, support work, and community-facing roles where clearer and more inclusive communication improves access and service quality.
What devices can I use to study this course?
You can study this course online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone, which makes it easy to fit learning around work, family, and other commitments.
Course Curriculum
| British Sign Language Level 1 | |||
| What is British Sign Language? | 00:01:00 | ||
| Introduction to BSL and Fingerspelling | |||
| Fingerspelling A-Z with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling A-Z without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling A-Z | 00:00:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling Right or Left Handed | 00:01:00 | ||
| A to Z Cards | 00:10:00 | ||
| 1st Name A to Z in 3 parts – Fingerspelling | 00:07:00 | ||
| 1st Name A to Z Fingerspelling | 00:10:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling – Fill in the Blanks | 00:10:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling – Fill in the Blanks | 00:10:00 | ||
| What is my name and Live, Where? (UK) | 00:03:00 | ||
| Who am I and Live Where in UK | 00:10:00 | ||
| Exchanging Personal Information | |||
| Meeting People and Introduction with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Meeting People and Introduction without Subtitles DONE | 00:02:00 | ||
| Questions Signs with without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Family sentences Homework | 00:04:00 | ||
| Meeting People | 00:10:00 | ||
| Families | |||
| Families | 00:10:00 | ||
| Families Sign Part 1 with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Families Sign Part 2 with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Families Sign Part 1 without Subtitles DONE | 00:01:00 | ||
| Families Sign Part 2 without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Numbers (Time, Calendar and Money) | |||
| Number 0 to 100 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Numbers – handouts | 00:10:00 | ||
| Numbers | 00:02:00 | ||
| Numbers – Answer | 00:10:00 | ||
| Bingo Numbers Games (4) | 00:04:00 | ||
| BINGO 4 Games | 00:10:00 | ||
| Phone Numbers | 00:10:00 | ||
| Time and Calendar Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Time and Calendar without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Calendars | 00:10:00 | ||
| Calendars Birthday Ages and Names | 00:10:00 | ||
| What is the Time? With Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| What is the Time? Without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| What is the time | 00:10:00 | ||
| Calendar Signs with Subtitles | 00:05:00 | ||
| Calendar Signs without Subtitles | 00:05:00 | ||
| Birthday, When? | 00:02:00 | ||
| Birthday When | 00:10:00 | ||
| Colours | |||
| Colours | 00:10:00 | ||
| Colour Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Colour Signs without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Colours Games | 00:03:00 | ||
| Draw a colour Elephant | 00:02:00 | ||
| Handout Answer – Draw a Colour Elephant | 00:00:00 | ||
| Colours | 00:04:00 | ||
| Transports | |||
| Transports | 00:10:00 | ||
| Transports sign with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Transports sign without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Transport and Time Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Transport and Time Signs without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Weather | |||
| Weather Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Weather Signs without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Weather | 00:10:00 | ||
| Weather and Questions | 00:01:00 | ||
| Directions | |||
| Directions Signs with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Directions Signs without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Directions | 00:06:00 | ||
| Questions for Directions Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Questions on Directions Signs without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Non-Manual Features (NMF) in BSL | 00:10:00 | ||
| Affirmative & Negative Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Affirmative & Negative Signs without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Affirmative and Negative | 00:10:00 | ||
| Activities/Hobbies and Sports | |||
| Activities Interests and Sports Handouts | 00:10:00 | ||
| Information about different clubs | 00:10:00 | ||
| Interests and Hobbies with Subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| Interests and Hobbies without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Sports Signs with Subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| Sports Signs without Subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| Hobbies/Interests Questions with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Hobbies/Interests Questions without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Sports Clubs | 00:01:00 | ||
| Description of A Person and Clothes | |||
| Description of a Person with Subtitles | 00:04:00 | ||
| Description of a Person without Subtitles | 00:04:00 | ||
| Describing a Person | 00:13:00 | ||
| Describing Clothes with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Describing Clothes without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Wearing Clothes | 00:13:00 | ||
| Animals | |||
| A -Z of Animals with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| A -Z of Animals without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Animal A to Z | 00:22:00 | ||
| Questions about Pets with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Questions about Pets without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| STUDY About Pets | 00:02:00 | ||
| STUDY ANSWERS About Pets | 00:01:00 | ||
| Numbers (Money) | |||
| Money Signs (Part 1) with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Money Signs (Part 1) without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Money Signs (Part 2) with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Money Signs (Part 2) without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| How Much is it? | 00:01:00 | ||
| How much is it | 00:01:00 | ||
| Foods and Drinks | |||
| Foods and Drinks with Subtitles | 00:09:00 | ||
| Foods and Drinks without Subtitles | 00:09:00 | ||
| Food and Drinks | 00:12:00 | ||
| Hurley’s Food and Drink Menu with Images | 00:09:00 | ||
| Hurley’s Food and Drink Menu without Images | 00:09:00 | ||
| HANDOUT Top Eat Menu | 00:02:00 | ||
| Hurley’ s Food and Drink Menu | 00:10:00 | ||
| STUDY At the Restaurant | 00:10:00 | ||
| STUDY HANDOUT ANSWERS At the Restaurant | 00:02:00 | ||
| Exam | |||
| STUDY: BSL LEVEL 1 EXAM | 00:04:00 | ||
| STUDY ANSWERS : BSL LEVEL 1 EXAM | 00:01:00 | ||
| British Sign Language Level 2 | |||
| Asking Questions about the Jobs without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Asking Questions about the Jobs without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| STUDY What is My Job | 00:05:00 | ||
| Job Vocabulary with Subtitles | 00:06:00 | ||
| Job Vocabulary without Subtitles | 00:06:00 | ||
| Jobs Signs with Images | 00:02:00 | ||
| Jobs Signs without Images | 00:02:00 | ||
| Type of Buildings with Subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| Type of Buildings without Subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| At Home (Room) with subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| At Home (Room) without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| At Home – What is in each room with subtitles | 00:05:00 | ||
| At Home – What is in each room without Subtitles | 00:05:00 | ||
| How to describe each room with Subtitles | 00:12:00 | ||
| Day to Day Routine with Images | 00:02:00 | ||
| Day to Day Routine without images | 00:02:00 | ||
| Emotional Signs with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Emotional Signs without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Emotional Signs | 00:02:00 | ||
| Emotional Stories Study | 00:05:00 | ||
| Countries and Flags | 00:04:00 | ||
| L2 Itemising_Listings inc 4 Stories | 00:09:00 | ||
| L2 Multi-Channels Sign with Subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| L2 Multi-Channels Sign without Subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| Transport HOMEWORK | 00:03:00 | ||
| Resources | |||
| British Sign Language (BSL) for British Sign Language Communicator | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – British Sign Language (BSL) for British Sign Language Communicator | 00:00:00 | ||
| Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate | 00:00:00 | ||