The Hertfordshire Interpreters and Translators Association (THITA) has just successfully completed another training course for its members.

THITA was established in 1992 and has been a Diploma in Public Service Interpreting Examination Centre for a number of years. At the beginning of 2009 following discussions with THITA members it was clear that many new and existing members wished to gain a qualification. We know that some people do not feel ready to tackle a Diploma course straight away and wanted to give our members support and confidence in taking that step into gaining a professional qualification. So THITA became a recognised Centre to deliver NOCN (National Open College Network) courses.

2009 saw 18 students successfully complete The Community Interpreting Level 3 course and 2011 saw another 11 students pass!!!

We are currently planning to deliver both Community Interpreting and DPSI HEALTH courses during the 2011/2012 academic year, giving the opportunity to more interpreters, and also to new candidates, to access further training and specialise in the public service area.

The COMMUNITY INTERPRETING (C.I.) course is for advanced speakers of English AND native or near-native speakers of another language. Students of this course will build a solid foundation in interpreting techniques and acquire a thorough understanding of the public services in the UK. The course leads to a nationally recognized Certificate issued by the OCN, which will open the doors to a freelance interpreting practice in the public sector.
 We anticipate the course will run every Thursday evening for 2 hours and will cost between £450 - £550  dependant on funding and student numbers.

The DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC SERVICE INTERPRETING (D.P.S.I.) course is a degree level specialisation. It is open both to suitable new students and to already experienced practitioners who wish to acquire a deeper knowledge of the public services while mastering the most advanced techniques of interpreting and learning to manage the communication process between non-English speakers and professionals in the Medical, Legal, and Local Government field. This course prepares students to sit the Institute of Linguists and enables successful candidates to apply for Membership of the National Register of Public Service Interpreters. 
We are hoping to offer the HEALTH  option for 2011/2012 with a written and oral examination with the Institute of Linguists in June 2012. We anticipate the course will run every Saturday for 4 hours and will cost between £1500 and £1900 (including examination fee) dependant on funding and student numbers.

Our experienced team of Lecturers and Language Tutors will guide you and support you step-by-step throughout the academic year, making your learning experience a truly significant milestone in your journey to become a professional interpreter, or – if you are already practicing – an indispensable opportunity to fine-tune your skills and achieve the qualification that you need.

If you still wish to receive more information and details on assessment dates then please email enquiries@thita.org.uk with the following information
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2009 Year Group. The Community Interpreting Level 3