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Signamic offers high quality training in Sign Language interpreting at Level 6 within a friendly and supportive learning environment.

We offer:
  • a training programme that is rigorously designed around the Signature NVQ assessment criteria
  • an innovative approach to NVQ qualifications enabling students to compile their portfolios using a very straight-forward system
  • small classes with a high ratio of student/ trainer contact

Please note that Level 6 in Sign Language Interpreting is what used to be known as Level 4 Interpreting (BSL/English), for further information on this change please refer to this News item.  

Our Interpreting programme is available in two components - Part 1 and Part 2. Part 1 is the skills training and development component, while Part 2 is the skills assessment component. Please see below a table comparing the old qualification specification with the new.

Old New
(Signamic) BSL Level 3 Language Development Signature Level 3 Certificate in BSL: Part 1
Signature Level 3 NVQ in BSL Signature Level 3 Certificate in BSL: Part 2
(Signamic) BSL Level 4 Language Development Signature Level 6 Certificate in BSL: Part 1
Signature Level 4 NVQ in BSL Signature Level 6 Certificate in BSL: Part 2
(Signamic) Level 4 Interpreting Training Development Signature Level 6 Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting: Part 1
Signature Level 4 NVQ in Interpreting (BSL/English) Signature Level 6 Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting: Part 2

 

Below is the course progression route that Signamic have created to visualise the different stages on the way to becoming a fully qualified interpreter.

 


(Click here to enlarge as PDF)

 

You will be assessed prior to being accepted on our various programmes, and you will be advised if you are not ready for Part 2. If you have been assessed as not ready you will be invited to undergo Part 1 of our programme, to develop your skills for successful assessment in Part 2.

 

If you have been assessed as being "almost there" but your interpreting skills are too advanced for the Part 1 skills training and development component, two options are available to you: We will either refer you to our range of "Top-Up" workshops which are tailor-made to deliver specialised training on specific NVQ assessment criteria which could run alongside our Part 2 programme; and Two, we will advise you to go on our IIDP Programme where an Advisor will assist you develop a skills development plan.


We also offer other workshops on a range of topics which are not necessarily linked to the NVQ assessment criteria, such as “Genius in Voiceover”, “Hands-On", and “Breaking Away from English into the Visual Vernacular” as well as NVQ Evidence Collection days. These workshops are also available for those of you who have obtained your NVQ qualification in Interpreting.

 

For the full programme please click on the Workshops menu above.