This qualification is designed to give learners an introduction to, and a basic knowledge of, the whole range of D/deaf and deafblind people (i.e. deaf, deafened, deafblind, hard of hearing, Deaf BSL users, Deaf visually impaired, blind hearing impaired and people with congenital deafblindness). It assumes no previous experience or knowledge.
Candidates must achieve both units below for the full qualification. Units may be taken separately and in any order.
Unit K101
Deaf and Deafblind Awareness
Types of deafness and deafblindness; deaf and deafblind people's preferred communication methods; acceptable terminology; meaning of discrimination; how to avoid difficulties that affect deaf and deafblind people's access to communication; technical aids; Language Service Professionals (LSPs); the national organisations working with deaf and deafblind people.
To build knowledge of disability equality issues. Attendees will gain an insight into the barriers that exist and that positive action can help reduce the effects of discrimination.
Learning Hours = 10
Unit T101
Communication Tactics with Deaf & Deafblind People
Basic skills for communicating with deaf or deafblind people; understanding of how and when a range of tactics can be used to communicate with deaf and deafblind people.
Learning Hours = 10
Any. This course benefits every organisation in understanding deaf and deafblind issues.
A maximum of 16 participants.
This course is required to be held at a CACDP registered venue. To register your site costs an annual fee of £24. We can provide the appropriate forms.
