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Introduction to Sign Language

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Learn to communicate with Deaf people in the UCOL free Introduction to Sign Language course.

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Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui

Duration: 9 weeks part-time

Dates:
Palmerston North
18 Oct 2024 - 13 Dec 2024
05 Feb 2025 - 27 Jun 2025
02 Mar 2025 - 04 Jul 2025
28 Apr 2025 - 23 Jun 2025
10 Jun 2025 - 12 Aug 2025
02 Jul 2025 - 07 Nov 2025
14 Jul 2025 - 15 Sep 2025
18 Jul 2025 - 19 Sep 2025
10 Oct 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Whanganui
(Please get in contact with our team to discuss Whanganui course options. Email: www.ucol.ac.nz/contact-us

Domestic Fees: *
Nil fees

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International Fees:*
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Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.

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New Zealand Sign Language is an official language of New Zealand and is used by our Deaf community. This interactive language is fun to learn, and knowing the basics will help your conversations with Deaf people. You'll learn:

  • Basic greetings
  • The alphabet

Education pathway

Graduates who wish to further specialise can enrol in:

Conversational Sign Language

* Please get in contact with our team HERE to discuss 2024 course options.


 Course Hours & Duration

This programme runs for 10 weeks. Per week, your learning will include 2 hours of class time.

Timings are:

Palmerston North
Monday - Thursday - 6-8pm
Friday afternoons, 1-2pm


 Advice & Guidance

As UCOL Te Pūkenga becomes Te Pūkenga on 1 January 2023, learners enrolling in a programme that is likely to continue into semester 1 2023 or starting in semester 1 2023 will become Te Pūkenga learners. They will receive their qualification from Te Pūkenga on completion.

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