Categories
ITI offers a range of individual membership categories, both to those who are new to the profession and to experienced translators and/or interpreters, as well as corporate membership options. Click here for more information about the application Terms and Conditions.
Please refer to the tables below to see which one is right for you:
Individual – Non-Qualified
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| Category | Criteria | Application Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| References | Other | ||
| Student: |
If you are currently studying for a degree or post-graduate qualification in any subject. |
N/A | Proof of enrolment |
| Affiliate: | For translators or interpreters who are in the first year of their career, or for professionals from other industries who are considering starting a career in translation or interpreting. | One professional | N/A |
| Associate (AITI): | For translators or interpreters with a minimum of 1 year's relevant professional experience. | Two professional | N/A |
| Academic: | For lecturers of translation, interpreting or languages, from any university or other higher education establishment. | One professional | Evidence of published research and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) |
| Supporter: | For industry professionals who have an interest in translation or interpreting but who are not translators or interpreters (e.g. CEO, project manager, lexicographer). | One professional | N/A |
Individual – Qualified
| Category | Criteria | Application Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| References | Other | ||
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Qualified Member (MITI) Translator: |
For translators with a minimum of 3 years' professional experience, with a relevant degree or equivalent (or 6 years' experience without). Applicants for this category must also pass the ITI Translator Assessment. | Two professional | Copy of degree certificate |
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Qualified Member (MITI) Business/Community Interpreter: |
For interpreters with a minimum of 3 years' professional experience, with a relevant degree or equivalent (or 6 years' experience without). |
Two professional | Copy of degree certificate |
| Qualified Member (MITI) Police & Court Interpreter: | For interpreters with a minimum of 3 years' professional experience, with a relevant degree or equivalent (or 6 years' experience without). A minimum of 150 days/1,000 hours of relevant interpreting experience. A relevant qualification, e.g. the DPSI (Law), DPI or current full membership of the NRPSI. Applicants for this category must also pass the ITI Interpreter Interview. |
Two professional |
Copy of degree certificate Relevant qualification A current standard or enhanced DBS disclosure (dated within the last three years) or a CTC check |
| Qualified Member (MITI) Conference Interpreter: |
For interpreters with a minimum of 3 years' professional experience, with a relevant degree or equivalent (or 6 years' experience without). |
Two professional |
Copy of degree certificate |
| Fellow (FITI): | Fellowship is available to ITI Qualified Members with a minimum of 10 years' ITI membership and relevant experience in translation or interpreting. Please contact membership@iti.org.uk for more information. | N/A | N/A |
Corporate
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| Category | Criteria | Application Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| References | Other | ||
| Education: | For universities or other higher education establishments that offer translation, interpreting or language courses. | N/A | N/A |
| Language Services Business: |
For businesses or organisations that provide translation, interpreting and other associated language services. Businesses must have at least two years’ current trading and must pass the credit scoring (verified via Experian). |
Two client references Three supplier references (one of which must be MITI) |
Terms of Business Copy of Professional Indemnity Insurance Certificate |
| Corporate Affiliate: | For businesses or organisations other than Language Services Businesses that have a professional interest in the Translation and Interpreting industry. | N/A | N/A |
For more detailed information about reference requirements, please click here.
