Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) (LAW)
Course
In Nottingham
Description
-
Type
Intensive course
-
Level
Advanced
-
Location
Nottingham
-
Class hours
6h
-
Duration
18 Weeks
The diploma in public service interpreting (DPSI) is a nationally recognized award and provides evidence of the ability to interpret between providers and users of the public services such as law or local government.
The programme's 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, note taking skills in addition students will gain knowledge of ethical and professional practice related to the role of a public service interpreter.
Important information
Documents
- Training_Enrolement_form.pdf
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
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 honors 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.
Reviews
Subjects
- Diploma
- Interpreting
Teachers and trainers (1)
Cammie Chowdhury
DPSI course Tutor
Course programme
- Practice their interpreting skills and techniques, note taking, glossary compilation, self directed study techniques.
- Achieve a sufficient understanding of the English legal system and the structures.
- Have sufficient insight into the language of Law
- Have an understanding of the interpreters code of ethics
- Taken mock examinations
- Thoroughly prepared for the DPSI examinations.
Additional information
This assessment is free of Charge.
Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) (LAW)