The Filipino Sign Language Services Level II course by TESDA equips individuals with vital skills to communicate and serve the deaf community. It covers competencies like identifying client needs, ensuring participants can provide seamless communication support.
Also read: TESDA Centers for Language Courses
Participants learn to perform preparatory tasks, build a team support system, and facilitate effective communication. The course ends with training on post-work activities, covering all aspects of sign language service. This program is perfect for enhancing proficiency and supporting deaf community inclusion.
Benefits
By enrolling in the Filipino Sign Language Services Level II, individuals can experience several benefits, including:
- Enhance Communication Skills: Improve your ability to communicate effectively with the deaf community using Filipino Sign Language.
- Career Advancement: Gain a competitive edge in fields requiring sign language proficiency, such as interpretation and customer service.
- Meet Client Needs: Develop competencies to accurately identify and meet the requirements of clients who use sign language.
- Team Collaboration: Learn to set up and maintain a supportive team environment for efficient communication facilitation.
- Personal Growth: Broaden your understanding of diverse communication methods and cultural sensitivity.
Units of Competency
This Qualification consists of the following Units of Competency:
a. BASIC COMPETENCIES
- Participate in workplace communication
- Work in a team environment
- Solve/address general workplace problems
- Develop career and life decisions
- Contribute to workplace innovation
- Present relevant information
- Practice occupational safety and health policies and procedures
- Exercise efficient and effective sustainable practices in the workplace
- Practice entrepreneurial skills in the workplace
b. COMMON COMPETENCIES
- Perform computer operations
- Maintain an effective relationship with client/customer
- Manage own performance
- Apply quality standards
c. CORE COMPETENCIES
- Identify and meet client requirements
- Perform preparatory activities
- Set up team support system
- Provide communication facilitation
- Perform post work activities
Sample of Certificate of Completion
Career Opportunity
A person who has attained this Qualification is capable of:
- Filipino Sign Language Signer
Qualifications
To be eligible for enrollment in this program, trainees or students must meet the following qualifications:
- Completed 10 years of basic education or ALS certificate with Grade 10 equivalent
- Basic communication skills
- Basic video technology and application skills
- Physical qualification: physical dexterity
- Screening interview on trainee’s exposure to the Deaf community, Deaf value system, Deaf culture, and Filipino Sign Language
Also read: TESDA Centers for Language Courses
Physical Skills
During the initial interview with the Deaf teacher/staff at the TESDA Accredited Training Center, please provide evidence and demonstrate tasks.
- Create a sign (Provide a sample)
- It requires lifting their arms, manipulating their fingers, and rotating their wrists.
Applicants with physical limitations or chronic joint pain are not advised to enroll in a Sign Language Program that requires such movements.
Screening Interview
The Deaf Faculty of the Training Institution or the TESDA-accredited training center includes teaching staff and invited members of the Deaf Community (PFD Representative).
Applicants need to undergo screening conducted by Deaf individuals for various important reasons:
- Deaf people must oversee Filipino Sign Language.
- Assessing the applicant’s attitude is crucial.
- Deaf individuals should be involved in all training stages, including the application process.
Interviews are required but won’t prevent applicants from passing or being accepted into the program.
Sample questions
Here are some sample questions to help you assess your readiness for Filipino Sign Language Services Level II, or to guide your study of the topic. The answers are not provided, as they will vary depending on individual experiences and understanding.
- What is your motivation for learning sign language?
- Have you had the opportunity to meet or engage with a Deaf individual in the past?
A Deaf staff of the Training Center will conduct the interview, with the assistance of a Voice Interpreter.
Requirements
To enroll in this course, you will need the following documents:
- PSA Birth Certificate
- High School or College Diploma
- Certified True Copy of Official Transcript of Records or Form 137
- Certificate of Good Moral Character or GMRC
- 1 x 1 and/or 2 x 2 pictures
To obtain further details, please reach out to the enrollment site that aligns with your requirements. Kindly note that the criteria may vary.
Trainer Qualifications
The trainer qualifications for this Filipino Sign Language Services Level II require the following:
- Must hold Trainer’s Methodology Certificate (TMC) OR have at least 2 years of experience in teaching Filipino Sign Language within the past 5 years.
- Must be a college graduate of any course.
- Must have undergone Training in Sign Language Teaching, including FSL Linguistics and Teaching Methodologies.
- Must have an understanding of other sign languages and communication modalities.
A. Deaf Trainers:
- Must be able to teach Filipino Sign Language subjects and be culturally “D” Deaf to ensure integration of cultural aspects and use of the community’s current language.
- Must have been involved with the Deaf community for the past 5 years.
- Must have at least 2 years of teaching experience within the past 5 years.
B. Hearing Trainers:
- Must be able to teach subjects requiring both spoken and visual language proficiency.
- Must have a background in interpreting for at least 5 years.
- Must have a recommendation letter from a member of a national or federation of Deaf organizations.
- Must have at least 2 years of teaching experience within the past 5 years.
Summary
TESDA program offers comprehensive training in Filipino Sign Language and communication facilitation for the Deaf community. It covers basic, common, and core skills, focusing on personal growth, computer operations, and client management. Applicants must pass a screening interview with Deaf individuals. Trainers should understand sign language teaching methods and be culturally sensitive to the Deaf community.
Contact Information
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
Office Address: BLDG 8, TESDA Gate 2, TESDA Complex, East Service Rd., South Superhighway, Taguig, Metro Manila.
Email Address: contactcenter@tesda.gov.ph
Telephone Number: 8887 7777
SMS Hotline: 0917 479 4370 (text only)
Website: https://www.tesda.gov.ph/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TESDAOfficial
