The Hertfordshire Intrepreters and Translators Association: Induction

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Induction /Training

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After recruitment we usually provide a two day in-house induction, which is followed by an oral and written test. Following final selection there is 18 weeks Community Interpreting training in Watford by the North WEST College of London. This course is based on the DPSI requirement and students who successfully complete the course receive a certificate. On passing the exam their name can be registered with THITA for interpreting assignments. After gaining some practice and experience by completing some interpreting assignments they can then book for the DPSI course and take the final DPSI exam.

THITA periodically provides refresher courses of two days during the year.

We provide in-house training on:

Mental Health
18 week Community Interpreting Course
2 day refresher course (held twice a year)

THITA is currently organizing the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting equal to a level 6 qualification. After completing training, interpreters will be eligible to undertake paid sessional work for the Service on behalf of NHS Trusts, local authorities, courts and solicitors, the police, probation service and private sector throughout Hertfordshire and its adjoining boundaries, to help people who are not fluent in English.