Linguist info
Interpreters & Translators
In general, all of our linguists are DPSI, NRPSI or IOL accredited. We also recognise a number of other interpreting and translation qualifications, such as those provided by accredited universities and the LOCN. Please see the related links section of this page for more information about the above qualifications.
We work in partnership with professional bodies, government organisations and service users to promote better opportunities for the professional development of linguists. For example, we were part of the steering group for the review of the National Standards in Interpreting, which also includes representatives from the Institute of Linguists, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and CILT, the National Centre for Languages.
We are a registered body with the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), which helps us to identify candidates who may be unsuitable for certain work. All interpreters and translators applying for accreditation with us are screened by the CRB.
Equal opportunities policy
We are strongly committed to promoting equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of their race, colour, nationality, or national or ethnic origin.
Interpreters attending specialised Mental Health Awareness Training.
Left to right; Richard Epote, Penelope Maclachlan, Hussein Djemal, Seyed Shafaat, Venus Ridha, Katherine Lewis, Sara Katchi, Ken Dhir, Pratibha Maroo, Shah Ali Jhuboo, David Crinion (CNWL), Salaah Ahmed, Hussein Rage.
Useful links
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German and Dutch interpreters.
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How to apply to work with us
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National Standards in Interpreting and in Translating
The National Standards are designed to reinforce and
enhance the status of practising interpreters and translators.
DPSI
The Diploma in Public Service Interpreting is
a professional interpreting qualification for work with
UK community languages.
NRPSI
National Register of Public Service Interpreters
for the use of public service organisations.
Signature
Signature administers the National Registers for Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind people.
NRCPD
NRCPD administers professional registers for sign language interpreters, lipspeakers, speech to text reporters, LSPs - deafblind manual and notetakers.
IoL
The website of the Institute of Linguists.
CRB
The web site of the Criminal Records Bureau.
CRE
The web site of the Commission for Racial Equality.
Getting into interpreting?
Getting
into translation?
The Institute of Translation
and Interpreting has produced two PDF information sheets
for linguists getting started in the profession.
Whatever the language, leave it to us.
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