Interpreter Development Programme for Heritage Signers (IDP-HS)

Upcoming classes:
London
Next intake will be in September 2022
At a glance:
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Level 6 (RQF)
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Native signers only
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3 years
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2 days/month
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BSL2 to RSLI
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£3000 per year
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Course Content
Course Content
Interpreter Development Programme for Heritage Signers (IDP-HS)

The IDP-HS course is open to hearing native, near-native and heritage signers who would like to pursue a career as a qualified sign language interpreter. You will achieve the Signature Level 6 Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting and Translation and the Signature Level 6 Certificate in British Sign Language qualifications. This course leads to Registered Sign Language Interpreter (RSLI) status with the NRCPD. This is currently the only course of its kind in the UK.
We have developed the IDP-HS course based on our extensive experience in the interpreting, translation and training fields. The course is made up of 360 hours of guided learning and 360 hours of independent learning spread over 3 years. This is an intensive programme and requires your full committment.
This course will take you from little or no knowledge of sign language interpreting and translation to Registered Sign Language Interpreter (RSLI) status. Although you do not need any previous qualifications in BSL to join this course, you must be able to demonstrate competency in BSL at minimum Level 2.
You will be able to register as a Trainee Sign Language Interpreter (TSLI) in the second 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) -
Professional Development Plan
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Informal one-to-one discussion -
Informal group debate -
Formal meeting -
Formal presentation -
Formal group meeting -
Receptive skills exam -
4x Preparing for interpreting assignments -
Glossary -
Business plan
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1-way consecutive interpreting BSL>English -
1-way consecutive interpreting English>BSL -
1-way simultaneous interpreting BSL>English -
1-way simultaneous interpreting English>BSL -
2-way face-to-face interpreting -
2-way remote interpreting -
1-way simultaneous interpreting English>BSL -
1-way simultaneous interpreting BSL>English -
2-way face-to-face interpreting -
2-way remote interpreting -
Translation English>BSL -
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 structured as 10x 12-hour sessions over a weekend 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:
Intermediate British Sign Language (Level 3 BSL)
You will develop your skills in British Sign Language from level 2 (A2) (or equivalent) towards intermediate level (B1). You will develop your productive and receptive skills in BSL, vocabulary and grammar. You will also study the history of BSL and deaf culture, including the role and identity of hearing heritage signers and child language brokers. This module is benchmarked to the Level 3/4 qualifications in BSL.
Theoretical Principles of Interpreting and Translation
Introduction to Interpreting
Year 2
The second 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 structured as 10x 12-hour sessions per weekend every 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 second year, you will develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas:
Advanced British Sign Language (Level 6 BSL)
Preparing for Interpreting Assignments
This unit will critically evaluate the methods and strategies that interpreters use to prepare for assignments. You are expected to complete a plan for 4x practical interpreting assessments.
Professional Interpreting
Interpreting Technologies
Year 3
The third 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 structured as 10x 12-hour sessions per weekend every 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 third year, you will develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas:
Advanced Professional Interpreting
Co-working
Reflect on Interpreting Performance
Translation
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
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Hearing native, near-native or heritage signer -
BSL skills at Level 2 (A2) -
Interview
Progression
Progression
The Interpreter Development Programme for Heritage Signers is a unique course that gives you the skills to interpret between English and BSL at native level (AA language combination).
Dates/Times
Dates/Times
Interviews: 20 June 2020
12-13 September 2020
10-11 October 2020
7-8 November 2020
12-13 December 2020
16-17 Janaury 2021
13-14 February 2021
13-14 March 2021
10-11 April 2021
15-16 May 2021
12-13 June 2021
Year 2
11-12 September 2021
9-10 October 2021
13-14 November 2021
11-12 December 2021
15-16 January 2022
12-13 February 2022
12-13 March 2022
9-10 April 2022
14-15 May 2022
11-12 June 2022
Year 3
24-25 September 2022
22-23 October 2022
19-20 November 2022
17-18 December 2022
21-22 January 2023
18-19 February 2023
18-19 March 2023
22-23 April 2023
20-21 May 2023
17-18 June 2023
Fees
Fees
Additional benefits
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Extra one-to-one tuition -
Exam resits -
Access to therapeutic support -
Access to professional supervision -
Access to Moodle, our e-learning platform -
Discount on Signature Learning Hub and Signworld products -
Mentoring -
NRCPD TSLI and TSLT endorsement and supervision -
Professional Development Series (a series of talks delivered by experienced interpreters with expertise in particular domains)