SSC Braille Competency Course Grade I

Introduction: This course has been validated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and on satisfactory completion of the course a SQA Certificate will be awarded. This is a new distance learning course and is for all those working with children/people who use Grade I Braille, that is, teachers, learning support assistants, parents, etc. Course members will have up to 3 months, from receipt of the package, to complete the course including the Final Assessment.

Content: This course offers the opportunity to acquire expertise in reading and writing Grade I Braille. The course is presented in one stage and contains writing exercises along with flat and raised braille reading material. Course members must have access to a standard Perkins brailler and supply their own braille paper.
At the end of the course, an assessment comprising of a comprehension and a writing exercise is completed and submitted to the Course Tutor for marking. The Final Assessment is undertaken without the use of reference materials and must be
supervised by a person in authority. The standard of acceptable performance will be in line with students at Moray House and other Universities and Colleges in Britain where Visual Impairment is offered as a specialism.

Course Tutor: Morag Heeps
Cost: £150 (£100 for parents); £200 (outside UK)

The Grade I Braille course runs from January to December each year and can be joined at any point throughout this time. Course members will have up to 3 months, from receipt of the package, to complete the course including the Final Assessment. The fee includes: payment to the SQA for the certificate, complete course material, tutor time (correction, feedback on assessments and support by letter/email/telephone), final assessment materials.

We will acknowledge applications by sending out a postcard or email, and when the Course Tutor has approved the application, a confirmation letter will be sent out. At this time, confirmation of a mailing address to which the course package can be delivered will be required.

The decision regarding acceptance onto the course rests with the Course Tutor. When a place is confirmed an invoice will be raised and sent to the person/service nominated on the application form. Please note that the course fee will not be refunded.