Talk on public service interpreter training and certification in the UK: a historical overview by Brooke Townsley.
The need for minimum benchmark professional standards for interpreting and translation in public services is a familiar topic within the PSI profession; however, the public services' view on minimum standards and qualifications is more nuanced. This presentation will consider the role of benchmark qualifications (such as the DPSI and the DCI) in establishing and maintaining standards in PSIT and evaluate their effectiveness or suitability for purpose. It will also reflect on the sometimes divergent perspectives on minimum standards and professional qualifications from public service providers and practitioners themselves.
Certificates of attendance are available upon request only and are subject to an additional charge of £5, payable directly to the AIT account. For further details, please contact [email protected]
For more information on the session and to purchase a ticket, please visit the event website.
Booking closing date: 22 October 2026
Contact: Irina Sanders
Contact email: [email protected]
Additional information: If you have any accessibility needs, please let us know at least 24 hours before the event so we can make the necessary arrangements where possible by emailing the above contact.
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