Become a qualified translator, interpreter or other linguist with one of the following examinations or assessments:
Certificate in Bilingual Skills (CBS)
A foundation level award at A’ level standard for those needing to demonstrate competence in the public or voluntary sectors and a useful stepping stone to the DPSI.
For fees and dates, please check: http://www.iol.org.uk/qualifications/CBS/Fees&Dates.pdf
Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
A first degree level interpreting qualification for those working with UK community languages and English in a Public Service context.
Diploma in Translation (DipTrans)
A postgraduate level qualification of a professional standard.
International Diploma in Bilingual Communication (IDBC)
First degree language level qualification in Chinese and English which demonstrates ability to a professional standard.
Reference: http://www.iol.org.uk/qualifications/exams.asp?r=H8EMOVQ6AJ
Certificate in Bilingual Skills (CBS)
http://www.iol.org.uk/qualifications/exams_cbs.asp
Diploma in Translation (DipTrans)
http://www.iol.org.uk/qualifications/exams_diptrans.asp
Training Courses
http://www.iol.org.uk/trainingcourses.asp
Exam Comparison Chart
http://www.iol.org.uk/qualifications/comparisonchart.asp
DIPLOMA IN TRANSLATION JANUARY 2012
Units 1,2,3 Sat at one session £473 *Early Registration Discount
http://www.iol.org.uk/qualifications/DipTrans/2011/DT%20Info%20Sheet%202011.pdf
References:
1) DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC SERVICE INTERPRETING, HANDBOOK FOR CANDIDATES, Updated August 2010
http://www.iol.org.uk/qualifications/DPSI/Handbook/DPSIHB11.pdf