Signature Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting

The aim of Signature Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting is to provide those who are working or training as interpereters with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills in order to effectively fulfill the role.  This qualification uses the National Occupational Standards in Interpreting (CILT, 2006), which define competent performance in interpreting.  It has been assumed for the purposes of this specification that candidates for assessment will have language competence as set down by CfA, the UK standards setting organisation for languages, before embarking on this programme.  

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Entry criteria applies and we will schedule an interview with you in person at the Centre or via Skype.  To Register you interest in this course, please complete on online Registration Form (see menu above) and submit.  We will be in touch with you within a few days.

At the end of the qualification candidates will be able to:

  • demonstrate good practice in their area of professional activity
  • demonstrate their ability to carry out interpreting assignments to a professional standard
  • be fully aware of the role of the professional interpreter and the principles of professional practice
  • evaluate and reflect on performance
  • promote personal and professional development.
To be awarded a Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Sign Language interpreting, candidates must achieve five unit in total (four mandatory units and one optional) in order to be awarded the full qualification. Candidates will provide proof of their interpreting competence against the National Occupational Standards by compiling a portfolio of evidence covering the five chosen units. The Centre internally assesses and verifies all units. External quality assurance is provided by Signature. Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting consists of five units. Four are mandatory: candidates choose one of the two optional units:

  • Prepare for sign language assignments
  • Interpret one-way as a professional sign language interpreter
  • Interpret two-way as a professional sign language interpreter
  • Develop your performance as a sign language interpreter
  • Support sign language interpreting through sight translations of routine written documents
  • Work with other sign language interpreters.
Credit Value: 128
Scheduled: Saturdays bi-weekly 11.00am-5.00pm
Course fee: €3,900 Year 1
Course fee: €3,900 Year 2