COURSE OBJECTIVES

To develop participants’ competence in Tanzanian Sign Language (TSL) across basic, intermediate, and advanced levels for effective communication.
To enable participants to communicate accurately and confidently with persons who are deaf or hard of hearing in diverse settings.
To strengthen inclusive service delivery in education, health, workplace, and community environments through accessible communication.
To enhance participants’ expressive and receptive TSL skills for effective interpretation and interaction.
To promote disability inclusion, accessibility, and positive attitudes toward the use of Tanzanian Sign Language in society.
To equip participants with practical skills to support effective communication and reduce communication barriers between hearing and deaf communities

KEY TOPICS

• Introduction to Tanzanian Sign Language (TSL) and Deaf Culture
• TSL Alphabet, Numbers, Vocabulary, and Basic Sentence Construction
• Expressive and Receptive Sign Language Communication Skills
• Communication in Education, Health, Workplace, and Community Setting
• Sign Language Interpretation Skills and Practical Communication Techniques
• Inclusive Communication, Disability Awareness, and Promotion of Accessibility

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of Tanzanian Sign Language (TSL) and Deaf culture in relation to inclusive communication
• Use TSL alphabet, numbers, vocabulary, and basic sentence structures for effective communication
• Apply expressive and receptive signing skills to communicate accurately with persons who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Communicate effectively in education, health, workplace, and community settings using TSL
• Demonstrate basic interpretation skills and practical communication techniques in real-life situations
• Promote inclusive communication, positive attitudes, and accessibility for persons with hearing impairments

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

The training is open to participants from public, private, and community sectors, including teachers, students, healthcare workers, counselors, community development officers, customer care staff, religious leaders, parents/guardians, and other interested individuals seeking Tanzanian Sign Language skills for inclusive communication and service delivery. The training is offered at three progressive levels as follows: Level 1 (Basic TSL) – TSH 520,000/=; Level 2 (Intermediate TSL) – TSH 620,000/=; and Level 3 (Advanced TSL) – TSH 640,000/= For further information and registration, please contact: 0712293055 / 0626254891.

Offered By : Directorate of Public Services - DVC- Planning, Finance and Administration Office

OTHER DETAILS

Course Timeline 15 days
Starting at: 03/08/2026 , ends at: 17/08/2026
Cost: 0

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