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NZSL Courses for Essentials

Have you wanted to learn NZSL to support your work but don’t have the time to commit to a longer course?

 

Register for our 3-week crash course. Merge NZ has an amazing team of Deaf teachers ready to support you on your learning journey.

These courses are designed specifically for those working in health services, including medical professionals, organisations, and health care workers who provide care to people in need.

 

They are also suitable for emergency services (Fire, Civil Defence, Ambulance, and Police), as well as frontline staff in retail, hospitality, and other customer-facing roles.

 

Course options:

  • NZSL for Customer Service - 3 weeks (new)

  • NZSL for Educators - 3 weeks

  • NZSL for Emergency Services - 3 weeks

  • NZSL for Health Professionals - 3 weeks

  • NZSL for Water Safety - 3 weeks

Duration:

Most of these NZSL crash courses run for 3-week (classes are once a week for 1 hour per week).

Costs:

Costs from $65 per person. For this, you will receive e-handouts and homework. 

If your organisation/company is paying for your course fee, please email Merge NZ and provide us their Reference/Purchase Order number.

NZSL for your private organisation/service:

If you wish to book one of NZSL tutor to come and deliver NZSL training or Deaf culture workshop, please contact us here.

Forms, documents and downloads

NZSL for Health course

Course outline covering health-related topics, which you will be learning about.

NZSL for Emergency course

Course outline covering topics focusing on Emergency services. 

Cancellation Policy

Check out our NZSL course

cancelation policy here.

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Upcoming courses:

Our NZSL courses may be of interest to you. Currently, all NZSL courses are offered online only.

If you are interested in signing up for a specific course, please submit your expression of interest below. Once a course is confirmed and ready to run, you will be notified and invited to register for the course that best suits your needs.

  • Deaf Culture & NZSL Workshop - 1 hr
    Deaf Culture & NZSL Workshop - 1 hr
    24 Feb 2026, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
    Online
    Learn about Deaf Culture and New Zealand Sign Language in this 1-hour workshop online. Great for professional development! $59 per person.
  •  NZSL for Water Safety
     NZSL for Water Safety
    26 Feb 2026, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
    Online
    Explore the wonders of NZSL from the comfort of your home! Join our new 3-week online course and start your journey into the world of NZSL. Enrol today and begin signing with confidence!
  • NZSL for Customer Service
    NZSL for Customer Service
    New Course
    Tue, 03 Mar
    03 Mar 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Online
    Join our NZSL course designed for customer‑facing staff. This 3‑week intro builds practical signs and Deaf‑friendly etiquette to support better customer interactions. No experience needed - just bring your enthusiasm!
  • NZSL Club in your hometown - EOI
    NZSL Club in your hometown - EOI
    Time is TBD
    Time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    This expression of interest is to gauge interest in your area. This club will allow individuals to come together on a regular basis to practise and polish up their NZSL skill. Registering your interest does not commit to a practice set up but the data will assist us in making informed decisions.
  • NZSL for Essential - Expression of Interest
    NZSL for Essential - Expression of Interest
    Time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    This Expression of interest is to gauge interest in our NZSL online courses. If there is enough NZSL students (min. is 4 students) then the course will go ahead in the next round. You will be notified to register closer to the date.
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