What's going on

We are now recruiting qualified interpreters and translators in the following languages: Nepalese, Pushto, Dari, Farsi, Sorani, Hungarian, Albanian, Punjabi, Russian, Lithuanian, Somali, Finnish, Danish, Latvian, Vietnamese, Uzbek (Afghan), Tigrinya, French, Oromo, Norwegian and Lingala.

Particularly interested in qualified interpreters based in the South East.

Visit the Recruitment section for details

Particularly interested in qualified interpreters based in the South East.

Not qualified? We can train you. Visit the training section or contact us.

Now accepting DPSI applications for year 2010 - 2011

(Visit the DPSI Section)

INTERPRETER TRAINING

Southeast Interpreting and Translation Services (SITS) is your leading local trainer and provider of Public Service Interpreters and Translators. We advocate for the appropriate use of interpreters with communitites of other languages and cultures and Public Service Providers. Since the launch of the “Locally Trained Interpreters” project in 2004, SITS’ training portfolio and services have increased significantly. We are pleased to offer the following training:

SITS 2010 - 2011 Training Schedule

COMMUNITY INTERPRETING - LEVEL 1, 2 & 3

Introduction to Community Interpreting - Level 1
OCN accredited Community Interpreting course

Community Interpreting - OCN accredited course offered at level 2 and 3. Suitable for bilingual speakers who wish to work as professional interpreters. Minimum entry criteria : level 2 in English and other language, experience in interpreting.

VENUE & DATES: SITS Training Schedule 2010 - 2011

Please e-mail to training@southeastinterpreting.com for further details.

Please click on the links below to dowload the course flyer and application form:

Course Flyer

Course Application Form

DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC SERVICE INTERPRETING - LAW OPTION

DPSI Law Option - Distance Learning Course

We are now accepting applications for the 2010 - 2011 DPSI course.

Distant learning preparatory course at level 6. This course is suitable for bilingual speakers who aim to take the IoL DPSI exam. Minimum entry criteria: Level 4 in English and other language, experience in interpreting, access to internet and skype.

To enrol, please send in your application form downloadable from the link below.

Course Outline
Course Application Form

Please e-mail to dpsi@southeastinterpreting.com for further details.

ONE DAY TRAINING COURSES & WORKSHOPS

SITS also offer short courses or one day workshops to update interpreters on changes in systems and legislation, refresher courses and professional development.

Specialist training for practicing interpreters on pertinent subjects including Mental Health, Working with Vulnerable Adults, Age Assessments, Assertiveness, PACE Interviews and Statement Taking.

This training is available to SITS interpreters and translators ONLY.

IN HOUSE TRAINING

We provide free in house training for rare languages for the Bilingual & Cultural Support Scheme and interpreting. Terms and conditions apply. Please send your CV to training@southeastinterpreting to express your interest.

This training is available by invitation ONLY.