Braille Level 3

Braille

Qualification

BTEC Level 3 Award in Applied Contracted 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

One academic year.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a timed entry assessment.

What does the course involve?

Taught across one academic year, you will become familiar with the more complex rules that govern the contracted Braille code. You will practice the correct application of these rules and focus on developing your proofreading skills – as well as evidencing your ability to produce accurate, correctly formatted written work.

Level 3 is portfolio based, and assessed by a timed examination at the end of the academic year.

I am happy to have achieved the top qualification in Braille!

 

— Nafis Ansari former RNC student

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.

I can now tutor Braille and I have set up some private tutoring in the Summer break.

 

— Rowan Todd current RNC student