Our qualifications can set you on the path to a number of careers in British Sign Language. Please select one of the careers below and we will show you which of our qualifications you’ll need to complete to reach your desired career role.
Sign language Interpreters transfer meaning from one spoken or signed language into another signed or spoken language. Interpreters will use their skill and knowledge of the two languages, and their understanding of cultural differences between those for whom they are interpreting, to transfer a message in one language into the other language.
You will need the following qualifications to fulfil this role:
Full progression route:
To register with the NRCPD you will need to:
Both qualifications gained need to be mapped to the NRCPD register to find out more please visit NRCPD’s Joining a Register page
Sign Language Translators transfer written language into sign language or from sign language to written language.
You will need the following qualifications to fulfil this role:
Full progression route:
To register with the NRCPD you will need to:
Please check the NRCPD website for mapped translation qualifications.
A Communication Support Worker working with young people (pre 16) provides support for deaf learners in schools. They interpret spoken English into British Sign Language (BSL) and adapt learning materials to the young person’s needs.
You will need the following qualifications to fulfil this role:
Full progression route:
Depending on the educational establishment you chose to work in they may state which qualifications you need. For more information please visit:
A Communication Support Worker working with adults provides support for deaf learners in further education. They interpret spoken English into British Sign Language (BSL) and adapt learning materials to the person’s needs.
You will need the following qualifications to fulfil this role:
Full progression route:
Depending on the educational establishment you chose to work in they may state which qualifications you need. For more information please visit:
You will need the following qualifications to fulfil this role:
A teacher is someone who is qualified to educate learners. An effective teacher understands the needs of all students and ensures they receive quality learning. There are different roles available in teaching for example a Teacher of the Deaf or a mainstream teacher who teaches British Sign Language will need additional Sign Language qualifications or equivalent.
You may need a teaching qualification depending on the educational establishment you chose to work in. To find out what qualifications are needed you can visit:
A Lipspeaker silently repeats the spoken message to the lipreader using clear lip patterns. They may also use gesture and facial expressions to convey the message.
You will need the following qualifications to fulfil this role:
Full progression route:
To register with the NRCPD you will need to:
Please visit the NRCPD to find out which lipspeaking qualifications are mapped to the NRCPD register.
A Notetaker is someone who takes handwritten notes which a deaf person uses and may take away for revision or reference.
You will need the following qualifications to fulfil this role:
To register with the NRCPD you will need to:
Please visit the NRCPD to find our which Notetaking qualifications are mapped to the NRCPD register.
A Deafblind Interpreter use their skills of Deafblind Manual Alphabet to transfer meaning between a deafblind person and an another person.
You will need the following qualifications to fulfil this role:
Full progression route:
To register with the NRCPD you will need to:
Please visit the NRCPD to find our which Deafblind qualifications are mapped to the NRCPD register.
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