Learn to communicate with Deaf people in the UCOL free Introduction to Sign Language course.
Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui
Duration: 10 weeks part-time
Dates:Palmerston North04 Feb 2026 - 08 Apr 202622 Apr 2026 - 24 Jun 202620 Jul 2026 - 21 Sep 202612 Oct 2026 - 14 Dec 2026Whanganui(Please get in contact with our team to discuss Whanganui course options. Email: www.ucol.ac.nz/contact-us
Domestic Fees: *Nil fees
Find out if you're eligible for fees-free study
Additional Fees Compulsory course costs may apply.
* Fees-free
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:
Graduates who wish to further specialise can enrol in:
Conversational Sign Language
* Please get in contact with our team to discuss 2025 course options.
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