NZSL for Water Safety

Learn NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language) online via MySign!

Join our online classes with a qualified NZSL teacher for a fully interactive learning experience. This course is suitable for students with no prior knowledge or experience in NZSL.

Duration: Every Monday from 16th September to 30th September

Teacher: Janine Campbell

Course fee: $60 incl. weekly handouts/homework

Course Outline for Water Safety

Class One - Personal Information

• exchange greetings and make introductions.
• identify people at the water-related scene (man/woman, adult/child, lifeguard, lifesaver, ambulance, doctor, police).
• ask for clarification, correction and confirmation.
• name water-related environment (i.e. beach, pool, river, lake, sea/ocean, etc.).
• learn the fingerspelling alphabet, spell their own name, and ask for repetition.
• Deaf culture – Getting Deaf person’s attention in an emergency and their communication preferences.

Class Two - Water Safety

• Overview of the importance of effective communication in water safety.
• Learn essential signs and phrases related to water safety, such as swim, water, safety, slip, trip/fall, help, life jacket, danger, and drown.
• Understand basic signs about water safety procedures.
• Practice water elements (wave, fast-flow, overflow, rip, etc.).
• Deaf culture – Importance of facial expression in emergencies.

Class Three - Water incident and rescue

• Learn signs related to 4 different environments: beach, pool, river/lake and sea/ocean.
• Understand basic tips on how to provide support to a victim in water.
• Learn numbers 1   – 10 and time in NZSL (referring to how long, minutes and hours).
• Discuss wellbeing and emotions (worried, lost, cold, injured, need help).
• Deaf culture – Telecommunication for Deaf people in emergencies.

Important Notes:

• Registering online secures your place in the course. A minimum number of students is required; the course may be postponed or cancelled if this threshold is not met. Please review our cancellation policy.
• Upon completing enrolment, you will receive a confirmation email with essential details, including the Zoom link to join the course. Check your spam folder if you don't receive the email.
• All you need is a computer or laptop with a webcam and internet connection. Please note that chromebooks, tablets, and mobiles are not recommended.
• Consider requesting your employer to cover the course cost for your professional development. If your organisation/company is paying for your course fee, please email us at mysign@mergenz.co.nz with their Reference/Purchase Order number.

We're excited to have you join us on this enriching learning adventure!