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Training, Education and Consultancy
Giving people the skills to understand the needs of people with a Sensory Loss.
Accredited BSL Courses
We have numerous British Sign Language (BSL) courses available. If you are new to BSL and want a basic introduction or if you interact with Deaf people on regular basis and want accredited courses, COS are here to help and support you.
Sensory Loss Awareness Training
Bespoke online learning courses tailored to your needs through an easy to use Learning Management System.
This unique quality marked course can be taken in Welsh, English or BSL. It also has an Audio provision allowing people with a sensory loss to participate too.
Deaf Awareness Training
Deaf Awareness Training is tailored to your needs and level of interaction with the Deaf community.
Frequently asked questions:
What is Sensory Loss?
A general term for the partial or total loss of one or more of the senses, including sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and spatial awareness
What is BSL?
British Sign Language (BSL) is the preferred language of over 87,000 Deaf people in the UK and is a visual-gestural language with a distinctive grammar using handshapes, facial expressions, gestures and body language to convey meaning.
It is estimated that there are 25,000 people who use BSL as their main language in the UK.
How does the online training work?
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Who accredits the training?
The courses are accredited by Adult Learning Wales and Agored. Providing…
How long are the courses?
1-hour online sensory loss awareness session, 3-hour Deaf Awareness and communication tactics, 10-week accredited BSL course.
Do you teach individuals?
Our courses are open to everyone, but our speciality is corporate training.
Team
Stephanie Evans
Project Manager
Angela Davies
BSL and Deaf Awareness Tutor
Debbie Bennett
Communication Assistant
Dawn Sommerlad
Training Development Officer