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Introduction to Sign Language

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: 10 weeks part-time

Dates:
Palmerston North
03 Feb 2025 - 07 Apr 2025
28 Apr 2025 - 23 Jun 2025
14 Jul 2025 - 15 Sep 2025
06 Oct 2025 - 08 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

Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees-free

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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 to discuss 2025 course options.


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

Timings are:

Palmerston North
Monday evenings, 6-8pm



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