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Telephone 0808 808 0123
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informationline@rnid.org.uk
Telephone 0808 808 0123
Textphone 0808 808 9000
informationline@rnid.org.uk
RNID: For deaf and hard of hearing people.
Qualifications and courses
We offer training courses in communication skills, including British Sign Language (BSL), electronic notetaking and lipspeaking. We can also help you to find other courses where we do not offer something that fits your needs.
I-Sign
Learn more about the role of RNID in the I-Sign project.
New - Level 3 Certificate in BSL/Level 3 NVQ courses now in Bath
We are now hosting our popular Level 3 certificate in BSL and Level 3 NVQ in BSL courses in Bath
New - Level 4 language coaching/Level 4 NVQ in BSL courses now in Bath
We are currently planning the provision of Level 4 Language Coaching and Level 4 NVQ in BSL courses in BSL in Bath. Find out more and register your interest.
Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language (BSL)
Through this course you will develop your skills to Level 3 standard and gain a nationally recognised qualification. Find out more and register your interest.
Level 3 NVQ in British Sign Language
This course helps you to achieve the Level 3 National Vocational Qualification in British Sign Language by building a portfolio of evidence. Find out more and register your interest.
Level 4 BSL Language coaching course
This course will develop your skills up to level 4 standard, and prepare you for the Level 4 NVQ in BSL. Find out more and register your interest.
Level 4 NVQ in British Sign Language
This course helps you to achieve the Level 4 National Vocational Qualification in British Sign Language by building a portfolio of evidence. Find out more and register your interest.
Level 4 NVQ in Interpreting (BSL/English)
Achieve the Level 4 National Vocational Qualification in interpreting by building a portfolio of evidence.
Individual Interpreter Development Programme
This course will provide you with tailored formal interpreter training, and prepare you for the Level 4 NVQ in Interpreting (BSL/English) programme.
Lipspeaking
RNID has been working with the Association of Lipspeakers to set up a lipspeaking course. Find out more details here and read how learning lipspeaking has benefited two former trainees.
Electronic notetaking
Electronic notetakers provide comprehensive notes for deaf people using specialised software. Read about how to train to achieve these skills and gain recognised qualifications.
RNID BSL survey
RNID are aware that there are many areas of the country where there is a lack of provision of Level 3 and Level 4 courses in British Sign Language training.