Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) (LAW)

Course

In Nottingham

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Description

  • Type

    Intensive course

  • Level

    Advanced

  • Location

    Nottingham

  • Class hours

    100h

  • Duration

    18 Weeks

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The diploma in public service interpreting (DPSI) is a nationally recognised award and provides evidence of the ability to interpret between providers and users of the public services such as law or local government.

The programmes focus on the theory and practice of interpreting and at the same time they prepare the student to work in the law sector. Speakers from the appropriate sector play a prominent role in the course and visits are arranged to institutions within your chosen sector.

Student will closely work with the course tutor who is a qualified interpreter. The skills acquired by the students during the course include consecutive and simultaneous, sight translations, written translations, and note taking skills In addition students will gain knowledge of ethical and professional practices related to the role of a Public Service Interpreter.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Nottingham (Nottinghamshire)
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Dorking Road, NG7 5PN
Timetable: Saturday 10am-4pm (fortnightly)

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open
Nottingham (Nottinghamshire)
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Dorking Road, NG7 5PN

Start date

On request

About this course

Applicants must be fluent in English and one foreign language candidate’s command of the written and spoken languages should be equal to the standard of first year honours language degree. Students must be able to switch between languages easily transferring ideas and concepts between them. All applicants will be invited for a brief interview before any offer of a place can be made on the course.

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Subjects

  • Interpreting
  • Public Service Interpreting
  • Diploma in Public Service interpreting

Teachers and trainers (1)

Qualified Teacher Chowdhury

Qualified Teacher Chowdhury

Interpreter Course Teacher

Mr Chowdhury is an experience, qualified course teacher who has been teaching at Mango Spice Language Academy for a number of years. He will be there to help and guide you along the course in and out of course hours.

Course programme

The DPSI offers a range of benefits:

Relevance

  • Provides a nationally consistent standard of professionalism for those who wish to progress into careers as interpreters using English in a Public Service context.
Potential
  • Facilitates entry to business and service industries as well as Masters degree level courses.
  • Entitles holders to apply for registration on the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI Ltd).
  • Entitles holders to apply for membership of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL).
Flexibility
  • Wide range of languages covered
    The examination is available in more than 40 languages.
  • Offered in three (3) specialised options:
    1. Health;
    2. Law (English or Scottish);
    3. Local Government
Accreditation
  • Accredited by Ofqual.
  • Entered into the National Qualifications Framework at Level 6 (first degree level).
Recognition
  • The Diploma in Public Service Interpreting is recognised by the Open University; credit is awarded in the form of 30 points at level 1 with BA designation.

Additional information

There will be a 10% discount off the course fee with early reistration.

SEPERATE EXAMINATION FEE WHICH HAS TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE IOL IN ORDER TO SIT THE DPSI EXAMS

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) (LAW)

£ 450 VAT inc.