Braille
Qualification
BTEC Level 1 Award in Uncontracted Braille for Touch Readers or Sight Readers
Please note, these are recognised BTEC qualifications, however, they are not regulated by Ofqual or any other regulatory body.
Duration
Dependent upon individual ability.
Entry requirements
You will need to be able to read and write uncontracted Braille.
What does the course involve?
Ideal for those wishing to efficiently use Braille in their everyday life, education and/or employment, and for those who want to advance to use Braille Technology.
This course qualifies you to read and write contracted Braille – delivered in manageable chunks and evaluated with untimed, evidence-based assessments.
I plan to use my new skills to more reliably access documents, when in further study or employment.
— Anonymous
How you’ll learn
Braille tuition is provided by experienced, specialist teachers on a one-to-one basis. Lessons are individually tailored to each student so you learn at your own pace, which is closely monitored by the teacher.
How you’ll be assessed
Standardised assessments covering your knowledge, writing and reading of Braille are carried out at regular intervals throughout the course.
Where will it take me?
Learning Braille is an essential skill for those with a visual impairment or a deteriorating eye condition. Being a capable Braillist restores confidence and self-esteem by providing an alternative and/or additional reading, writing, and study medium.
Braille enhances independence when progressing to Higher Education or future employment, empowering those with a visual impairment to compete and succeed in the sighted world. Possible career paths include: teacher of Braille; support worker or translator.
Interested in this course?
The first step is a conversation. Get in touch and we'll talk you through everything, including a visit, an assessment, and how to apply.