Wiltshire and Dorset Deaf Association Deaf and Deaf Blind Awareness and Communication (DAC1)

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Qualification: DAC1 Certificate Awarded by Signature (CACDP)

Entry requirements: There is no prior knowledge or experience required.

The course is designed to give you knowledge and practical skills that will enable you to effectively communicate with all deaf people, using their own preferred language. You will also develop an understanding of how culture and environment, as well as individual need, informs these choices.

The lead tutor is George Raggett, who himself is deaf.

Assessment: There are 2 formal assessments.
1) in your practical ability to identify the communication and environment needs of any deaf person and use of Clear Speech, BSL, finger spelling, Block, DMA and the tactics for repairing breakdowns in spoken communication. (T101)
2) A multiple-choice question paper to assesses your knowledge and understanding of Deaf Awareness. (K101)

Progression: The course content also compliments and provides important background information and skills for studying British Sign Language at any Level. Successful completion of both units will achieve the DAC1 award in Deaf Awareness and Communication, Level 1, the recognised standard for customer service and support staff.

Start date: Thursday 9th June 2022
End date: Thursday 21st July 2022
Time: 6:30pm-9pm
Duration: 4 X 2.5 hour sessions (fortnightly)
Cost: £134 payable in full at time of enrolment (includes Signature assessment fees and refreshments)

Course Venue: Allendale House, Hanham Road, Wimborne BH21 1AS

Contact us on 07793284109 or admin@wdda.co.uk

Address for correspondence only: WDDA Admin, 25 Portman Road, Bournemouth BH7 6EU

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