One of the objectives of the Interpreter Certification Program is to increase the number of qualified interpreters available to the judicial system. Training is vital for interpreters in order to develop professional interpreting skills and to increase their knowledge of their working environment. By developing and polishing their interpreting skills, interpreters can also increase the probability of passing the certification examinations. Continuing education is also vital for interpreters even after they achieve certification in order to maintain and renew their certification while staying abreast of changes, professional issues, and new developments within the field.
Providing information about training opportunities is one way in which the program will further these goals. In this page you will find notices about local and national training opportunities being offered through various professional organizations, language institutes and academic programs as they become available.
RID Legal Pre-Conference Training Seminar
In conjunction with its Annual National Conference to be held in Philadelphia next summer, the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) has announced it will hold a two-day training seminar on July 31 and August 1, 2009, for candidates preparing to take the Specialist Certificate: Legal evaluation. Sign language interpreters are encouraged to take advantage of this excellent training opportunity.
Save the Date Announcement
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Spanish Practice Kit Now Available from the Consortium
The Consortium’s Spanish Practice Examination Kit is now available for purchase. This kit is designed to give you an idea of what a real examination is like, explains the scoring methodology, provides an example of a passing performance, and allows you to make a self-assessment of your skill level and readiness to take a Consortium exam. You can obtain more information and order a copy by going to:
www.ncsconline.org/D_Research/CIPEK.html