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SA Sign Language Blended Course

Includes access to SASL Essentials online course + pre recorded version of the course

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Discover SA Sign Language

A video introduction to SASL

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SASL Online Course

Online self-paced journey

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Blended SASL Online Course

Custom in-person & digital learning

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Basic SASL On-Site Course

5 full days

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Frequently Asked Questions

Blended SASL Interactive Course

Cost: R4000 per person, or R40 000 for up to 12 staff members

– Includes access to the online course for all delegates at no additional charge
– 1 x free webinar
– 3 x free Common Workplace Signs posters, as well as integration of your businesses workplace terms into a category in our SASL app (up to 15 industry and business-specific terms)

Course information

This course includes eight modules that is adjusted to the audience and managed accordingly.

Some of the course material includes:

  • Introduction to SASL and Deaf culture
  • Do’s and don’ts when interacting and working with people who are Deaf
  • Fingerspelling, numbers and counting
  • Basic greetings
  • Creating sentences with what we have learned
  • Different types of conversations (one-on-one, Group etc)

Outcomes

Upon finishing this course, participants will gain insights into Deaf culture and learn effective ways to interact with Deaf individuals. They will become proficient in identifying South African Sign Language (SASL), fingerspelling the alphabet, and understanding basic SASL signs, enabling them to form simple conversational sentences. Additionally, the course offers customization options to include specific business-related phrases and words. This knowledge will equip them to confidently engage with friends or colleagues, learn about their personal lives, families and homes, offer assistance, provide support and establish good rapport.

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View our other courses

Discover SA Sign Language

A video introduction to SA Sign Language

SA Sign Language Online Course

Online self-paced journey

Blended SA Sign Language Course

Custom in-person & digital learning

Basic SA Sign Language

5 full days in-person

Course Information

SASL Important Course Information

Basic Introduction to SASL Online

Cost: R249

Module 1: Introduction to SASL and Deaf culture, Do’s and don’ts
Module 2: Fingerspelling, Basic greetings, Numbers and counting
Module 3: Time concepts, Family members, Pronoun terms, Race groups
Module 4: Business terms
Module 5: Countries, cities, and towns + Sports teams
Module 6: How to work with an interpreter

Non-Accredited Courses

At our institution, all our materials are accredited, however, the non-accredited courses are not sent away for external review. Certification is in-house, and upon completion, participants will not be provided with a Statement of Results from SETA, but one from our institution.

Qualification as an Interpreter
Completing an accredited SASL course does not qualify one to be an interpreter. Becoming a qualified interpreter is a rigorous, lengthy process, with the highest achievable level being accreditation from the South African Translators Institute (SATI). With less than 15 SATI-accredited interpreters in South Africa, the standard is exceptionally high. Our courses provide foundational knowledge and are a stepping stone towards a career in interpreting, if participants are committed to daily practice and immersion in Deaf culture and Sign Language. It’s crucial to avoid accepting or requesting payment for services in interpreting without proper qualifications.
Encouragement for Regular Practice
We encourage participants to regularly engage with the Deaf community in social settings. Socialization with Deaf individuals will allow for immersion in the language and culture you are studying. It will give you the best opportunity to grasp the structure and flow of SASL and get to know the people who use it every day.