Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) Exam Course Bundle
Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting Course Overview
The Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) we offer at LearnQual is the ideal course to help professional interpreters to achieve the 'gold standard' in interpreting.
You can take this completely online course if you are already a professional interpreter and you wish to expand your professional opportunities into the legal sector. Achieving the Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) involves around 200-300 hours of study time and the average completion time for the course and the exam is between 6 and 12 months.
This course is self-led learning, which means you can learn at your own pace.
Who is the Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting Course for?
The Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting course is perfect for professional interpreters who hold a Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting and already have 2 years' or more professional interpreting experience.
Although it is possible to take this course without any prior interpreting experience, it is an extremely tough qualification (equivalent to a university degree) so we would not recommend undertaking it unless you meet the criteria above.
The course is currently only available for speakers of the following languages, paired with English:
Arabic (MSA), Bengali, Bulgarian, Cantonese (Traditional or Simplified Script), Czech, Dari, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Kurdish (Sorani), Mandarin (Traditional or Simplified Script), Panjabi (Indian), Pashto, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (European), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrinya, Turkish, Urdu.
How Much Does the Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting Cost?
There are three bundle options as detailed below:
Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting Course Content
Course Requirements
Strictly speaking, all that is required to start the Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting is to be fluent in two or more languages, including English.
You do not need any other qualifications, in interpreting or any other subject, and you do not need to prove your language ability prior to starting this course.
However, this course is NOT suitable for beginners. To take this course, you are advised to already have a Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting and a minimum of 2 years professional interpreting experience.
Method of assessment
The assessment for the Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) is offered by the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) and is a practical examination of your interpreting ability.
This course is designed to prepare you to take the DPSI exam:
Part 1: two way (consecutive) and simultaneous legal interpreting role play
Part 2: legal sight translation from English
Part 3: legal sight translation to English
Part 4: legal draft written translation from English
Part 5: legal draft written translation to English
The full DPSI (Units 01-05) can be taken in June.
In November they offer the full DPSI (Units 01-05) for the Law pathway only and only written units (Unit 04 and Unit 05) for all other pathways.
Please visit the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) website for more information.
Course Accreditation
The Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) is Accredited by The Institute of Linguists Educational Trust (IoLET), and Regulated by Ofqual, the independent qualifications regulator for England who ensure qualifications are sufficiently valid and trusted.
This course is designed to prepare you to take the Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI), offered by the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL).
You can find out more about Ofqual on the About Us page.
Legislation
The Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) qualifies interpreters for the most sought after interpreting assignments, including courts, police and immigration. It is widely accepted by interpreting agencies (Language Service Providers (LSPs)) and interpreting clients.
Duration
The LearnQual Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) takes an average of 6-12 months to complete, with a combined study time of around 300 hours, including the exam.
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Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting Frequently Asked Questions
DPSI stands for Diploma in Public Service Interpreting, which is a qualification that allows interpreters to work in fields including legal. Interpreters who work in police, prison/probation, much immigration and court environments are often required to have a Level 6 qualification, a qualification equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
To successfully pass the Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) exam, you will need to study for 200-300 hours.
This course is made up of 11 webinars, with each webinar lasting 2 hours. You can choose to study these online, in your own time and you also have the option to purchase the course complete with live, tutor-led one to one sessions to focus on language specific content, practice and speak about exam techniques.
The course is entirely self led, so the overall time taken is up to the individual student.
This flexibility means you can complete the course quicker or slower depending on your preference and your experience.
After you complete the course, it is your choice when you book your exam, which is offered by the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL).
The full DPSI (Units 01-05) can be taken in June. In November they offer the full DPSI (Units 01-05) for the Law pathway only and only written units (Unit 04 and Unit 05) for all other pathways.
Part 1: two way (consecutive) and simultaneous legal interpreting role play
Part 2: legal sight translation from English
Part 3: legal sight translation to English
Part 4: legal draft written translation from English
Part 5: legal draft written translation to English
Please visit the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) website for more information.
The Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting allows you to interpret in all of the areas covered by the Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting including:
• Health
• Mental Health
• Job centres / welfare
• Social services
• Housing
• Education
• Immigration
• Local government
It also allows you to work in legal settings, such as:
• police
• court
• prison and probation
This course alone is not an accredited qualification, it is designed to help you prepare for the DPSI exam run by the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIoL).
The Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting is an accredited, nationally recognised qualification.
This means the qualification can be used to work as a professional interpreter in the UK at the highest levels.
There is no exam with this course, it is a course designed to help you prepare for the exam offered by the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL).
The full DPSI (Units 01-05) can be taken in June.
In November they offer the full DPSI (Units 01-05) for the Law pathway only and only written units (Unit 04 and Unit 05) for all other pathways.
Part 1: two way (consecutive) and simultaneous legal interpreting role play
Part 2: legal sight translation from English
Part 3: legal sight translation to English
Part 4: legal draft written translation from English
Part 5: legal draft written translation to English
If you do fail, you can pay to take a re-sit. You can opt to just re-sit the units that you have failed.
Please visit the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) website for more information.
The Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) is widely regarded as the highest level of interpreting qualification available outside of a university.
The Level 6 DPSI is a very difficult, degree level qualification and is not recommended for anyone other than experienced interpreters who already have a Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting due to the high level of knowledge and experience required to pass. Even experienced interpreters and those with legal qualifications regularly fail the Level 6 DPSI.
If you are just starting out in your career, we advise obtaining the Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting, then gaining at least 2 years professional interpreting experience before undertaking the Level 6.
LearnQual are based near Leeds, in Yorkshire. However, this Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) course is 100% online, meaning that there is no need to travel and you can study from your home at a time that is convenient to you.
Yes, it is equivalent to a Batchelors Degree with honours.
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