Languages

Tuesday 7th January to 4th March 2025 (Ayr Campus) - Book here

Tuesday 7th January to 4th March 2025 (Kilwinning Campus) - Book here

Thursday 9th January to 27th February 2025 (Kilmarnock Campus) - Book here

To be added to our waiting list for future course dates please email engage@ayrshire.ac.uk

British Sign Language is a skill which is very much in demand both in the public and private sectors including NHS staff, Police, Emergency Services, Teaching Staff, Nursery Workers, Support Staff, Social Work and many more.

The Introduction to BSL (British Sign Language) course is designed for those who have never studied BSL or those who would like to refresh their skills.

This course is designed to enable candidates to develop basic proficiency in BSL and to use BSL in simple situations to produce, respond to and receive communication about everyday personal matters.

Upon completion of this course, you will receive a college certificate.

Delegates can progress onto our British Sign Language - Level 1 course which is SQA-Accredited at SCQF Level 4

• Deaf Awareness
• Deaf Culture and History

You will develop fundamental proficiency in BSL to allow you to participate in basic communication including basic greetings, alphabet, days of the week, numbers, colours, transport, occupations etc.