Deaf Awareness Level 2 Course
Description
Module 1: Perceptions of deafness: What is deafness?
Understand the terminology used to describe different types and levels of deafness
Recognise terminology that is no longer acceptable
Identify potential clues that may indicate a hearing loss
Module 2: Communicating with lip readers
Be aware of the difficulties for lip readers caused by the speaker and the construction of the English language
Differentiate between words and letters that are visible and those that are not visible
Identify the four visible letters groups and recognise words and letters that look the same
Determine the considerations needed when selecting an appropriate room/area for a meeting with a lip reader
Understand the s…
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Module 1: Perceptions of deafness: What is deafness?
Understand the terminology used to describe different types and
levels of deafness
Recognise terminology that is no longer acceptable
Identify potential clues that may indicate a hearing loss
Module 2: Communicating with lip readers
Be aware of the difficulties for lip readers caused by the
speaker and the construction of the English language
Differentiate between words and letters that are visible and those
that are not visible
Identify the four visible letters groups and recognise words and
letters that look the same
Determine the considerations needed when selecting an appropriate
room/area for a meeting with a lip reader
Understand the strategies to employ when speaking to a lip
reader
Module 3: Communicating with deaf sign language users
Be aware of the sign language systems used in the education of
deaf children
Determine the distinctions between the sign language systems and
British sign language (BSL)
Recognise the grammatical and syntactical differences between BSL
and English
Be aware of how the differences between BSL and English language
impact on a deaf signers use of language
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of English text
Understand the strategies to employ when speaking to deaf BSL
users
Module 4: Assistive Aids
Be aware of the range of assistive aids available
Match suitable assistance aids to the type of deafness
Match appropriate equipment to a range of situations
Identify where to source assistance equipment from
Module 5: Communication professionals
Distinguish the role of different communication
professionals
Be aware of considerations needed when using a communication
professional
Understand how to find and book a communication professional
Module 6: Deaf Community & Culture
Identify elements that distinguish deaf community members
Understand how deaf culture differs from hearing culture
Recognise the role of deaf clubs and centres
Beware of the use of capital D to represent people with a deaf
culture and identity
Module 7: Legislation
Understand the elements of the equality act and how it relates
to deaf issues
Be aware of elements of the human rights act that can be related to
deaf issues
Recognise the limitations of the legislation available
Module 8: Organisations supporting people with hearing loss
Be aware of the main organisations concerned with deafness Compare the role of national and local organisations Identify advantages and disadvantages in the role of national and local organisations Be able to contact organisations to seek further information if required
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