CACDP DAC1 Level 1 Certificate

Developing Awareness and Communication with Deaf and Deafblind People

Unit K101 Deaf and Deafblind Awareness

(20 minute written assessment)

Types of deafness/deafblindness

Communication methods

Acceptable terminology

Discrimination

Avoiding communication difficulties

Technical aids

Role of Language Service Professionals

Relevant National organisations

Unit T101 Communication Tactics with Deaf and Deafblind People

(Practical assessments ongoing during course)

Basic communication skills with deaf/deafblind people

Tactics – understanding how and when can be used

Course Duration

2 days (including assessments)

Costs

* Individual (at National Centre for Deafblindness, Peterborough) £260 + CACDP exam fees £40, per person

Group (at your venue) £1340 (max 12 people) + CACDP exam fees £40 per person. Plus trainer’s travel, accommodation and subsistence expenses.

* Public courses subject to demand

Course costs are subject to change. Potential course participants or training purchasers should contact us for further information.

Contact Us:

To make a booking or for further information, please contact the Training Team on 01733 358100 (voice/text); fax: 01733 358356; email: training@deafblind.org.uk