Please click on the course you are interested in. Basic Training Course menu This three hour course is designed to give participants a basic understanding of deafness and communication with deaf and hard of hearing people. Understanding the problems associated with hearing loss. To be aware of the various ways of communicating between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing people. To develop basic communication skills to communicate effectively with deaf and hard of hearing people.
Interactive role play to develop communication techniques.
Clear speech skills. The British Sign Language fingerspelling alphabet. Information on technical equipment available. To be aware of how to make the workplace more accessible to deaf and hard of hearing people. A Sympathetic Hearing Scheme Certificate of Attendance will be awarded at the end of the training.