Signature Interpreter Training Courses
Signature – Level 6 Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting and Translation
Byron Campbell
The training team will include a mix of Deaf and hearing people with proven skills and experience in their respective fields of work.
In addition to our INTRA6 courses delivered in the south-east / Gatwick, we are now offering this course in the north-west of England, based at MANCHESTER DEAF CENTRE, Crawford House, Booth St E, Manchester M13 9GH.
Saturday 1st October 10am -1pm (ONLINE)
Replacing the NVQ Diploma, this new qualification from Signature is aimed at Deaf and hearing people who are aspiring to, or are currently working in the field of Sign Language Interpreting and/or Translation. The qualification is in two parts; candidates must successfully complete Part 1 and at least one stream in Part 2 to achieve RSLI or RSLT status.
The course is delivered using a range of methods including lectures, discussions and practical exercises. It is suitable for candidates with Level 6 BSL, good English skills and a desire to work within Signed Language interpreting or translation fields.
English, BSL, Interpreting and/or Translation skills will be assessed before entry onto the course.
MANCHESTER: Commences 22nd October and will complete in April 2023. Details of our 2023 Part 1 (based at Gatwick) will be posted here in due course.
GATWICK: Information & Assessment* Session 27th/28th August and Course commences 17th September 2022. This is open to candidates who have successfully completed Part 1 or have equivalent studies that can be confirmed as 'approved prior learning' (APL). *Please note a skills assessment will be required for entry onto this course.
We will also be offering a Part 2 course starting early/mid 2023 to include students currently enrolled on the INTRA6 Part1.
Part 1 - Theories and Principles of Interpreting and Translation
English, BSL, Interpreting and/or Translation skills will be assessed before entry onto the course.
Part 1 covers the underpinning theories and principles of interpreting and translation. It is mandatory for all candidates.
Learning outcomes:
1) Analyse and evaluate key theories and principles in interpreting and translation
2) Maintain skills and systems for interpreting and translation tasks
3) Prepare for interpreting and translation assignments
4) Plan and implement continuous professional development
Candidates must successfully complete Part 1 before moving on to Part 2.
This 14-day training programme, delivered once a month over seven weekends is designed for those wishing to study the theories, principles and strategies of BSL/English or BSL/ASL interpreting, relay interpreting and/or BSL/English translation.
As part of our Part 1 training and assessment programme, we will be offering candidates the opportunity to register with NRCPD as trainees. When candidates are ready we will put you in touch with supervisors that will be able to endorse your NRCPD application if you are working to the required level.
MANCHESTER I&A Day 1st October (Online). The course will commence in October and will be delivered over the following 7 weekends: 22nd/23rd October, 26th/27th November, 17th/18th December 2022, 14th/15th January, 18th/19th February, 11th/12th March, 15th/16th April 2023. Details of our (GATWICK) 2023 Part 1 - TBC.
£2,875 all inclusive.
Part 2 – Undertake professional interpreting and translation assignments
A skills assessment is required for entry onto Part 2.
Part 2 covers the practical skills required for professional interpreting and translating and is divided into four areas of practice, called ‘Streams’. Candidates have the option to specialise in one or more Streams
Stream 1: Interpret between a spoken and a signed language (Optional)
Stream 2: Interpret between two signed languages (Optional)
Stream 3: Interpret within the same signed language (Optional)
Stream 4: Translate between a written and a signed language (Optional)
Learning outcomes for all Streams:
Learning outcomes:
1) Carry out interpreting tasks as a professional interpreter
2) Work as part of a team of professional interpreters and translators
3) Use technology effectively to perform remote interpreting assignments
4) Carry out translation tasks as a professional translator
5) Evaluate performance as a professional interpreter or translator
Candidates who wish to specialise in more than one stream are required to undertake assessments in all their chosen Streams.
There will be Trainer and Assessor support throughout the programme.
This 8-day training programme, delivered once a month over four weekends, is designed for those who have completed a Part 1 Theory and Practice programme and have experience of working as an Interpreter/Translator.
GATWICK I&A Day 27th/28th August**. The course will commence in September and will be delivered over the following 5 weekends: 17th/18th September, 8th/9th October, 29th/30th October, 19th/20th November, 3rd/4th December 2022. Dates for our 2023 Programme - TBC.
**Please Note: I&A Day, date to be confirmed but applicants will only be required to attend one day - either Saturday 27th or Sunday 28th August.
This part of the qualification will have a series of internal and external (Signature) assessments that will run throughout the programme. There will be specific assessment days for each stream.
At the end of the qualification, successful candidates will be able to:
- Demonstrate good practice in their area of professional activity
- Demonstrate their ability to carry out interpreting or translation assignments to a professional standard
- Be fully aware of the role of the professional interpreter or translator and the principles of professional practice
- Evaluate and reflect on performance
- Promote personal and professional development
Byron has over 40 years of experience working as an Interpreter in every domain. As a trainer, he has designed and delivered a wide variety of Interpreter training courses including the Level 6 NVQ qualification and Police and Court courses. He has also lectured on University training programmes and at national Interpreter conferences.
If you have any questions or wish to apply for the Information and Assessment day, please contact training@bsl-link4comm.co.uk/Sms: 07794 405794
£3,275 all inclusive
Details of our 2021 Signature Courses will be published as soon as they become available. For any enquiries, please contact us at training@bsl-link4comm.co.uk