LSUK Lipspeaker Training
Qualification Aim and Objective
Achieving this qualification means that learners will be acquire the essential knowledge, understanding and skills for a career in Professional Communication. Support for those who are deaf and whose first language is English.
This qualification is designed to provide learners with the flexibility to specialise in 1 or more of the 6 areas of practice covered by this qualification.
The assessment criteria is taken from the UK National Occupational Standards (NOS) for that particular area of practice, where it is available. We do not anticipate there being a NOS developed for the remaining areas.
These standards are equivalent to those for at AS and A2 level. The qualification is at Level 3 on the Qualification & Credit Framework (RQF).
This qualification is suitable for people who are either currently working within the field of supporting communication for deaf and deafblind people or those who wish to embark on a career in this sector.
At the end of the qualification learners will be able to:
• Demonstrate good practice in their area of professional activity
• Demonstrate their ability to carry out professional communication assignments to a professional standard
• Be fully aware of the role of someone working in the field of professional communication support
• Evaluate and reflect on performance
• Promote personal and professional development