This Course covers the competencies required in communication using Sign Language. It involves: demonstrating skills of finger spelling using manual alphabets, numbers, Nouns, Pronouns and Verbs, time and communication terminologies, connecting and related words, educational terms, directionality, family, tribes, religion and related words. It also involves demonstrating body parts, clothing and colours, food and related words people and occupation, business and related words. It further involves emotions, health and mental processes terminologies, sports and recreation terminologies, towns, country, politics and government terminologies, demonstrate HIV /AIDS and related terms in Sign Language, demonstrate alcohol, drugs and substance abuse terms, demonstrate art ,craft, science and technology terms in Sign Language, demonstrate integrity ethics, and justice terms in sign language, demonstrate social functions terms in Sign Language, demonstrate wildlife and tourism terms, demonstrate agriculture and related terms in Sign Language, demonstrate conflict resolutions terms in Sign Language, demonstrate beauty and fashion terms in Sign Language, demonstrate animals, nature and environment, demonstrate quality and quantity terms, interpretation skills. Apply connecting and related words, promote Sign Language professional/ technical terms, form Sign Language sentences and demonstrate Sign Language interpretation skills.. .
TVET CDACC (Competency-Based Curriculum with Assessments)
At Vanguard Technical and Counselling Training Institute, we believe in creating a society where no one is left out due to communication barriers. Our Sign Language Communication course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently engage with the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community — in homes, schools, workplaces, churches, and beyond.
🔹. Accredited Institution: VTCTI is recognized by TVETA and offers high-quality training aligned with national standards.
🔹. Studying Sign Language Communication with Vanguard is more than just learning to communicate — it's about building bridges of inclusion, empowerment, and understanding in a diverse society. Here's why enrolling in this course at Vanguard is a meaningful choice:
🔹. Promoting Inclusion and Accessibility. Vanguard believes in empowering all individuals, including those in the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.Learning sign language equips you to break communication barriers and promote equal participation in education, work, church, and community life.
🔹. Skilled Trainers and Practical Approach. Our trainers are qualified, experienced, and passionate about Deaf culture and communication.Classes blend theory and practice — including live demonstrations, role-plays, and interactions with the deaf community — to build real-life communication skills.
🔹.Promote Inclusive Communication. Learn to bridge the communication gap between the hearing and the Deaf community, empowering you to serve all people equally in schools, churches, health centers, workplaces, and public institutions.
🔹. Support the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Gain skills aligned with Kenya’s Constitution (Article 54) and global commitments to promote equal access for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), especially in education, health, and justice.
🔹. Expand Your Career Opportunities. The demand for sign language interpreters and inclusive communicators is growing in sectors like:
• Education
• Counseling
• Healthcare
• Legal Services
• Media & Broadcasting
• Government & NGOs
1. KCSE Certificate
🔹. Enhance Counseling and Social Work Practice. As a technical and counselling institute, VTCTI emphasizes using sign language to reach Deaf clients who need mental health support, trauma care, or social services.
🔹. Empathy-Driven Training Approach. Our curriculum is designed to not only teach the language but also build sensitivity, respect, and cultural awareness of the Deaf community.
🔹. Hands-On Learning and Practice. VTCTI uses interactive sessions, role plays, videos, and community outreach, ensuring you gain real-life application of sign language skills.
🔹. Support Community Transformation. Graduates become change agents in promoting equity, accessibility, and dignity for all, especially the Deaf and hard-of-hearing.
🔹. Demonstrate skills of finger spelling using manual alphabets and numbers
🔹. Demonstrate numbers in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate nouns, pronouns and verbs in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate time, transport and communication terminologies in sign language
🔹. Apply connecting and related words in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate education terms in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate directionality in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate family, tribes, religion and related words in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate body parts, clothing and colours in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate food, beverages, nutrition and related words in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate people and occupations, business and related words in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate emotions, health, hygiene and mental processes terminologies in sign language,
🔹. Demonstrate sports and recreation terminologies in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate towns, country, politics, legal and government terminologies in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate animals, nature and environment in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate quality and quantity terms in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate HIV /AIDS and related terms in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate alcohol, drugs and substance abuse terms in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate art, craft, science and technology terms in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate integrity ethics and justice terms in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate social functions terms in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate wildlife and tourism terms in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate agriculture and related terms in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate conflict resolutions terms in sign language
🔹. Demonstrate beauty and fashion terms in sign language
🔹. Promote use of sign language professional/ technical term
🔹. Form and apply sign language sentences
🔹. Demonstrate sign language interpretation skills
1. Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in education, research, and service, continually seeking to improve and excel in all that we do.
2. Integrity: We uphold honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in all our actions, fostering a culture of trust and respect.
3. Innovation: We embrace creativity and forward-thinking, encouraging new ideas and approaches to solve real-world problems.
4. Inclusivity: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and supported.
5. Collaboration: We believe in the power of teamwork and partnerships, working together to achieve common goals and advance knowledge.
6. Customer Focus: We are dedicated to understanding and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students, their families, and our community partners.
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