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DPSI Interpreters Training

The Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) is an IoLET examination and is the successor to the Certificate in Community Interpreting (CCI).

The objective of the DPSI is to provide a nationally consistent standard of professionalism in interpreting in the context of the public services.

The DPSI is mapped against the National Occupational Standards for Interpreting produced by CILT, the National Centre for Languages.

In order to work reliably and effectively, Public Service Interpreters must have:

a good command of English and the Other Language, as they may need to act as interpreters for both English-speaking and non-English-speaking clients
a familiarity with, and objective understanding of, the cultures in question
competence in the relevant interpreting and translating techniques
an ability to function professionally in all situations
a commitment to the professional code of conduct and guide to good practice produced by the National Register of Public Service Interpreters
a sound knowledge of the structures, procedures and commonly used terminology of the professional areas in which they work
complete impartiality of attitude, speech and script.

Interpreters are often given little time to prepare for work in a given situation. They must therefore

possess the requisite skills and information which will enable them to respond immediately and

effectively to their clients' needs in a particular context.

Candidates who obtain the DPSI are entitled to:

use the title DPSI after their name
apply for registration on the National Register of Public Service Interpreters subject to the current conditions. Interpreters on the National Register are required to abide by the code of conduct and are subject to a Disciplinary Procedure
apply for Membership of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (MCIL) in accordance with the conditions of membership. Members of the Chartered Institute of Linguists are required to abide by the Chartered Institute of Linguist’s code of conduct which is subject to a Disciplinary Committee.