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here is a table summarizing community interpreting qualification courses in the UK from Community Interpreting Level 1 to Level 6 DPSI, along with their guided learning hours and brief course content:

Qualification Level

Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

Course Content

Community Interpreting Level 1

30 - 60Introduction to interpreting, basic principles of interpreting, understanding the role of a community interpreter, basic interpreting skills, introduction to code of ethics.

Community Interpreting Level 2

60 - 90Developing basic interpreting skills, understanding cultural contexts, role-plays and practical interpreting exercises, introduction to professional conduct and boundaries.

Community Interpreting Level 3

90 - 120Intermediate interpreting skills, specialized terminology for different settings (e.g., healthcare, legal), ethical considerations, role-play scenarios, and professional practice.

Community Interpreting Level 4

120 - 150Advanced interpreting skills, in-depth understanding of specialized terminology, complex role-plays, dealing with difficult situations, professional ethics, and conduct.

Community Interpreting Level 5

150 - 180Proficient interpreting skills, advanced terminology and subject matter expertise, complex ethical dilemmas, real-world interpreting scenarios, professional development.

Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)240+Mastery in interpreting skills, extensive practice in legal, healthcare, and local government interpreting, in-depth knowledge of professional standards, advanced ethical issues, preparation for professional work.

This table provides a general overview of the levels and their corresponding content and guided learning hours. The exact guided learning hours and course content may vary slightly depending on the institution offering the qualification.

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The courses tend to be offered at Levels 1 and 2, some providers offer level 3. Some providers, for example, the Workers Educational Association (WEA) also offer an Introductory course.

Courses are available online and onsite and can last from 12 to 30 weeks with usually one session per week. Session length tends to depend on the guided learning hours (glh).

The sessions develop learners' skills in English and their other expert language to carry out interpreting and translating tasks in the contexts of public services such as health, education and so on. Courses up to level 3 tend to be multilingual and students in the same group bring a range of languages in addition to English.

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The courses are a route to volunteering and employability. Students gain knowledge of public services.

CI gives learners motivation to improve their English, to keep on with ESOL.

The sessions provide a context for students to use English and other languages and boost linguistic confidence.

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Currently, the courses can be fee paying or free. To be eligible for fee remissions, students need to be on Universal Credit or with a household income of less than 20,000 for a free course.

Some courses are local authority funded if the student lives locally. Students are more likely to be to be self-funded however or take out advanced learner loans.

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At the moment Ascentis and Skills and Education Group Awards offer qualifications in Community Interpreting.

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Level 2 Award in Preparation for Work in Community Interpreting 601/0490/9

The SEG Awards Level 2 Award in Preparation for Work in Community Interpreting is a nationally recognised qualification designed to provide learners with underpinning knowledge, skills, and techniques in community interpreting.

This qualification is for learners who are interested in community interpreting work in a voluntary or paid capacity in a range of settings, including housing, education, social care, welfare benefits, immigration, and health.

Benefits for Learners

The Award is suitable for learners who:

• Wish to gain knowledge and skills of community interpreting including the role of codes of practice

• Wish to learn about the settings where interpreters may be required to work

• Do not feel ready or able to commit to a longer qualification

• Wish to gain confidence in interpreting, presentation and communication skills

• Learn how to critically understand and assess their own performance

This qualification is not available in an apprenticeship and is not specifically designed to lead directly to employment. However, it will support learners who are moving towards a career in community interpreting, which may increase their prospects of gaining employment in the future.

The Guided Learning (GL) is 48 hours and the Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 60 hours which you can achieve a Pass/Fail.

Age range for this qualification is 16years and above

Further information can be found on the Skills & Education Group Awards website:

https://skillsandeducationgroupawards.co.uk/qualification/level-2-award-in-preparation-for-work-in-community-interpreting/

Katie

Awards Quals Development

​​​​Skills and Education Group

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(ESOL Skills for Life UK | Ascentis Awarding Organisation | Ascentis)

Ascentis offers qualifications in Community Interpreting from Level 1 to Level 3. These qualifications support a progression route for ESOL learners into higher level study as well as equipping learners to work within and support their own language community.  Learners may wish to study the subject as they have an interest in the topic, or they may wish to use the qualifications as stepping-stones to become a qualified community interpreter. The Ascentis Level 3 qualification is widely recognised in the sector as a robust qualification, enabling individuals to practise as professional community interpreters.

Ascentis Level 1 Award in Understanding Community Interpreting

This qualification offers the opportunity for learners who are speakers of other languages to learn about the area of Community Interpreting. Learners may wish to study the subject as they have an interest in the topic, or they may wish to use the qualification as a stepping stone to becoming a Community Interpreter. The qualification offers the opportunity to learn about the language skills required when working in the community – giving an awareness of how language changes depending on the situation. There is also an opportunity to look at how Public and Voluntary Service sectors work and their interaction with the community. The role of the interpreter is also explored and discussed.

The recommended guided learning hours for this qualification is 60

Ascentis Level 2 Certificate In Preparing For The Community Interpreting Role

This qualification enables learners who are speakers of other languages to develop the language and skills necessary to go on and train as community interpreters at Level 3 and higher levels. As with the Level 1 Award in Understanding Community Interpreting, this qualification is not a training course to become an interpreter. Those wishing to carry out paid work are advised to undertake training at Level 3 or higher.

The recommended guided learning hours for this qualification are 130 - 160.

Ascentis Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting

This qualification equips learners, with high levels of language skills in both their first language and English, to undertake interpreting work at a basic level of two-way communication in public service settings. It has units covering the main areas which learners will need to be familiar with; selecting and preparing for assignments, understanding the sectors within which they may work and ensuring that they improve and develop their own performance. The certificate consists of six mandatory units with a credit value of 14 and a further minimum of 8 optional credits made up from a choice of seven optional units. It has a licence to practise value.

The total qualification time for this qualification is 220; the recommended guided learning hours for this qualification is 200.

Michaela Oltean

External Quality Assurer

www.ascentis.co.uk