QUALIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS

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Please note the qualification specifications on this page are the latest version used by Signature.

Level 1

Qualification name	Specifications	Assessment regulations	Translation
Level 1 Award in British Sign Language	Qualification Specification BSL101 – Introduction to British Sign Language (Young People) BSL101 – Introduction to British Sign Language (Healthcare) BSL101 – Introduction to British Sign Language (Frontline Staff)	BSL 101 Regulations BSL 102 and 103 Regulations	Qualification Specification BSL101 Healthcare Staff BSL101 Young People BSL101 Frontline Staff BSL101 Assessment Regulations BSL102 and 103 Assessment Regulations
Level 1 Award in Deaf Awareness and Communication	Qualification Specification K101 – Deaf and Deafblind Awareness T101 – Communication Tactics with Deaf and Deafblind People	DAC1 Regulations
Level 1 Award in Irish Sign Language	Qualification Specification ISL101 – Introduction to British Sign Language (Young People) ISL101 – Introduction to British Sign Language (Healthcare) ISL101 – Introduction to British Sign Language (Frontline Staff)	ISL 101 Regulations ISL 102 and 103 Regulations

Level 2

Qualification name	Specifications	Assessment regulations	Translation
Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language	Full Specification	BSL 201 Regulations BSL 202 and 203 Regulations	Qualification Specification
Level 2 Certificate in Irish Sign Language	Qualification Specification	ISL 201 Regulations ISL 202 and 203 Regulations
Level 2 Award in Communicating with Deafblind People	Qualification Specification	T201 – Communicating with Deafblind People K202 – Understanding Communication with Deafblind People
Level 2 Award in Communicating and Guiding with Deafblind People	Qualification Specification	K202 – Understanding Communication with Deafblind People T201 – Communicating with Deafblind People T202 – Deafblind Manual Communication and Guiding

Level 3

Qualification name	Specifications	Assessment regulations	Translation
Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language (New 2020)	Full Specification	BSL33a – Assessment Regulations	Qualification Specification
Level 3 Certificate in Irish Sign Language (New 2020)	Full Specification	ISL33 – Assesment Regulations
Level 3 Certificate in Professional Communication Support	Level 3 Certificate in Professional Communication Support
Level 3 Certificate in Communication Support for Deaf Learners	K311 – Preparing to Support Learning K312 – Learning Support in Lifelong Learning Contexts: Communication Support for Deaf Learners K313 – Principles of Learning Support: Communication Support for Deaf People K314 – Supporting Learning: Communication Support for Deaf Learners K315 – Reflective Journal K316 – Supporting Bi-lingual Access K317 – Clear Speech and Notetaking K318 – Accessible English for Deaf and Deafblind People Full Specification	K311 – K317 Assessment Regulations K318 – Assessment Regulations
Level 3 Award in Insights into Communication with Congenitally Deafblind People	K301 – Understanding Congenital Deafblindness K302 – The Congenitally Deafblind Individual Full Specification	K301 – Understanding Congenital Deafblindness K302 – The Congenitally Deafblind Individual
Level 3 Award in Modifying Written English Texts for Deaf People	K318 – Accessible English for Deaf and Deafblind People T303 – Modifying Written Texts for Deaf and Deafblind People Full Specification	K318 – Accessible English for Deaf and Deafblind People T303 – Modifying Written Texts for Deaf and Deafblind People
Level 3 Certificate in Lipspeaking	LS301 – Prepare for Lipspeaking Assignments LS302 – Deliver Lipspeaking Services LS303 – Develop your performance as a Lipspeaker LS304 – Co-Work with other Lipspeakers Full Specification	LS301 – Prepare for Lipspeaking Assignments LS302 – Deliver Lipspeaking Services LS303 – Develop your performance as a Lipspeaker LS304 – Co-Work with other Lipspeakers
Level 3 Certificate in Working Effectively with Deafblind Manual	DM301 – Producing and Receiving Deafblind Manual MOD301 – Modifying Language for Deaf and Deafblind People Full Specification	To Follow
Level 3 Certificate in Working Effectively with Visual Frame Hands On	VFHO301 – Using Visual Frame and Hands on Signing MOD301 – Modifying Language for Deaf and Deafblind People Full Specification	To Follow
Level 3 Award in Evaluating the Needs of Deafblind Adults	DK301 – Understanding Congenital Deafblindness using a Person-Centred Approach DK302 – Insights into Mobility and Implications for Communication with Deafblind Individuals Full Specification	To Follow

Level 4

Qualification name	Specifications	Assessment regulations	Translation
Level 4 Certificate in British Sign Language	Full Specification	BSL42 – Assessment Regulations	Qualification Specification Assessment Regulations
Level 4 Certificate in Irish Sign Language (New 2020)	Full Specification	ISL42 – Assessment Regulations

Level 6

Qualification name	Specifications	Assessment regulations
Level 6 Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting and Translation	Full Specification Legal Interpreting Specialism Specification	Internal External
Level 6 Certificate in British Sign Language	Full Specification	Internal External
Level 6 Certificate in Irish Sign Language	Full Specification	Internal External
Level 6 Certificate in Working Effectively with Deafblind Manual	DM601 – Producing and Receiving Deafblind Manual MOD603 – Modifying Language for Deafblind People Full Specifications	To Follow
Level 6 Certificate in Working Effectively with Visual Frame Hands On	MOD603 – Modifying Language for Deafblind People VFHO602 – Using Visual Frame and Hands On Signing Full Specification	To Follow
Level 6 Certificate in Working Effectively with Deafblind Manual and Visual Frame Signers	DM601 – Producing and Receiving Deafblind Manual VFHO602 – Using Visual Frame and Hands On Signing MOD603 – Modifying Language for Deafblind People Full Specification	To Follow

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