Level 6 Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting

Upcoming classes:
2 October 2021 - 3 July 2022 (weekends)
Face-to-face
Wimbledon, London
Applications open now
At a glance:
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Level 6 (RQF)
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2 years
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2 days/month
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London
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Level 6 BSL to RSLI
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£3325 per year (inc VAT and exam fees)
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Course Content
Course Content
This course will take you from little or no knowledge of sign language interpreting and translation to either Registered Sign Language Interpreter (RSLI) status.
You will be able to register as a Trainee Sign Language Interpreter (TSLI) in the first year of this course (subject to you also meeting all other requirements set out by the NRCPD).
Assessment
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Essay (3,000 words) -
Business plan -
Glossary -
4x Evidence of preparing for interpreting/translation assignments -
Professional Development Plan
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One-way interpreting BSL>English + critical analysis -
One-way interpreting English>BSL + critical analysis -
One-way interpreting BSL>English + critical analysis -
One-way interpreting English>BSL + critical analysis -
Two-way face-to-face interpreting + critical analysis -
Two-way remote interpreting + critical analysis -
One-way interpreting BSL>English -
One-way interpreting English>BSL -
Two-way face-to-face interpreting -
Two-way remote interpreting -
Sight translation (English>BSL) -
Immediate translation BSL>English)
Year 1
The first year is made up of 120 hours of guided learning hours and 120 hours of structured independent study (total 240 hours). The guided learning sessions are delivered over a Saturday and Sunday once a month over 10 months. This is followed by an additional 12 hours of structured independent study per month, which is completed through our e-learning platform.
In the first year, you will develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas:
Year 2
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Spoken/signed interpreting (English<>BSL) -
Signed/signed interpreting (BSL<>ASL, BSL<>ISL or BSL<>LSF) -
Relay interpreting (BSL<>BSL) -
Written/signed translation (BSL<>English)
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements:
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Native in your first language (L1), e.g. English -
Level 6 qualification in your second language (L2), e.g. BSL -
Interview and aptitude test
Language Combinations
The Level 6 Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting is available in English/BSL language combination.
Progression
Progression
After completing the Level 6 Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting qualification, you will be eligible to apply for Registered Sign Language Interpreter (RSLI) and/or Registered Sign Language Translator (RSLT) status with the NRCPD and start working as a qualified sign language interpreter.
Dates/Times
Dates/Times
Fees
Fees
Year 1: £3325
Additional benefits
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Professional supervision included -
Access to therapeutic support from a qualified counsellor -
Access to Moodle: online learning resources and e-portfolio -
NRCPD TSLI and TSLT endorsement and supervision -
Professional Development Series (a series of talks delivered by experienced interpreters with expertise in particular domains) -
TOTUM student card (discounts in a wide range of shops) -
A personalised Gmail account with full Google package and 1TB of cloud storage