CPD Course: BSL Legal Interpreting
A 24-Module online course BY OUR AWARD-WINNING TRAINERS.
THE essential introduction to interpreting in a legal context, for any bsl interpreter.
Working with our highly experienced BSL Interpreter partners, and written by the award-winning trainers at linguisttraining.com, the BSL Legal CPD Masterclass is a comprehensive training programme, preparing BSL Interpreters for assignments in Legal settings.
THIS ONLINE COURSE:
Comprehensive CPD teachings; Degree-level content specific to BSL.
Receive a Diploma certificate upon successful completion.
The essential course for entering the world of legal BSL Interpreting work.
ENROL ON THIS COURSE IF YOU…
Are a BSL Interpreter who wishes to work in legal contexts.
Would like to formalise your capability with an official CPD Diploma.
Would like to offer a specialised BSL Interpreting service.
“WE’RE HERE FOR YOU!
We are a team of real people, based in Sheffield, UK (not just an online company). Although our courses are online, we constantly liaise with our students via video and telephone calls and email. We’re also delighted to meet our students when they sit exams at our centre. If you need anything before or during your training with us, simply get in touch!”
Eileen, Founder of linguisttraining.com
BSL Legal ONLINE Course content
24 Online Modules
Extensive written instruction / information on the subject matter; written module content covering the UK Legal System & Courts, Laws & Offences, practical BSL Interpreting Techniques, and much more…
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LEGAL SYSTEM & COURTS : The Legal System in England and Wales
LEGAL SYSTEM & COURTS : Criminal and Civil Courts
LEGAL SYSTEM & COURTS : Magistrates' Court
LEGAL SYSTEM & COURTS : Youth Courts
LEGAL SYSTEM & COURTS : Crown Courts
LAWS & OFFENCES : Key UK Legislation For The Deaf Community
LAWS & OFFENCES : Public Order Offences
LAWS & OFFENCES : Dishonesty Offences & Police Powers and Duties
LAWS & OFFENCES : Road Traffic Offences
LAWS & OFFENCES : Offences Against the Person
LAWS & OFFENCES : Violence to Property
LAWS & OFFENCES : Family Law
LAWS & OFFENCES : Housing & Property Law
LAWS & OFFENCES : Employment Legislation & Laws
LAWS & OFFENCES : Social Security (Welfare Reform Act 2012)
LAWS & OFFENCES : Drugs
LAWS & OFFENCES : Sentencing & Prisons
INTERPRETING IN A LEGAL CONTEXT : Interpreting Techniques
INTERPRETING IN A LEGAL CONTEXT : The BSL Interpreter’s Role with the Police
INTERPRETING IN A LEGAL CONTEXT : The BSL Interpreter's Role in Court
INTERPRETING IN A LEGAL CONTEXT : The BSL Interpreter's Role in Tribunal
INTERPRETING IN A LEGAL CONTEXT : The Interpreter’s Code of Conduct
INTERPRETING IN A LEGAL CONTEXT : BSL Note Taking
Final Assessment & Diploma Certificate
87 Exercises
Incl. Glossary Building, Interpreting Planning, Interpreting Practice, Signs / Terminology, Further Reading, Research, etc.
222 Resources
Further reading, books, articles, links, videos, etc.
Full support from our team and your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ (if bundle chosen).
Successful completion of all Modules and the final assessment will result in a Diploma certificate being awarded.
LEVEL : CPD Masterclass, with a large amount of Level 6 (degree) content.
FORMAT OF COURSE : All courses are studied online (elearning). You have password-protected access to your course on our learning platform. You can keep track of your progress and return to this whenever you wish.
LENGTH OF COURSE : 24/7 access for a whole 12 months via our online training platform.
YOUR LANGUAGEPARTNERᵀᴹ (MENTOR)
If you choose to enrol on the bundle which includes a LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ Mentor Session, our team hand-picks an appropriate BSL LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ for you, who is advantageous for your development.
Your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ:
Understands (and works in) BSL Interpreting
Is an experienced, accomplished, professional linguist working on equivalent assignments
Is up to date with techniques, vernacular and requirements
Is academically proficient in their area of expertise
Is friendly, forthcoming and looking forward to working with you
Your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ will support you during a Mentoring Session via video, where you have a unique opportunity to discuss the skills, habits and capabilities of BSL Interpreting in a Legal context, and to ask the questions you want to ask.
Read Feedback about our LanguagePartnersᵀᴹ here >
course languages
This online course is suitable for English / British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreters.
When can I start? HOW LONG is THE COURSE?
COURSE START DATE
There is no set start date - you can start whenever you like. You can start and study on the course any time, to suit your schedule. There are no set sessions, meaning that you can study whenever suits you - you simply log in and go!
ONLINE COURSE ACCESS
You have access to your course 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access is for a whole 12 months via our online training platform.
STUDY TIME
We estimate that this course is the equivalent to approximately 15 CPD hours. How long you take does, of course, depend on how much time you are able to commit to the course, and your learning speed.
YOUR ENROLMENT & PAYMENT PROCESS
1. Choose How To Enrol
CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION - THE BIG BUNDLE
Choose our discounted bundle below, which includes the course and a LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ Mentoring session.
OR
CHOOSE JUST THE COURSE
Enrol on the BSL Legal course only.
AND
ADD ON SPECIFIC SUPPORT
Once you have enrolled on the course on our elearning platform, you will be shown Support options.
2. Choose How to Pay
Once you have chosen what to enrol on, you will be taken to the checkout, where you will see all payment options and be able to enter any discount codes you may have.
You can PAY IN FULL
Enrol and pay the full enrolment fee. You’ll get access to everything straight away.
or, by SUBSCRIPTION / BUY-NOW-PAY-LATER
Finance providers Klarna or Clearpay offer various payment plans, such as splitting the cost over 3 or 4 interest-free payments. Payments are split, but you’ll get access to everything straight away.
Payment plans may differ per country and availability and are under the control of Clearpay and Klarna, not linguisttraining.com.
Enrol here
The Best Option - The BSl Legal Bundle From Just £11.09 per month
The discounted BSL Legal Bundle includes:
Full course as introduced above
LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ Mentoring Session
Worth over £425
Bundle payment options :
Single payment of £399
With CLEARPAY: 4 interest free payments of £99.76 or with KLARNA: Monthly payments for up to 36 months where available (from £11.09), pay in 3 or 4 interest-free instalments, pay in full in 14 or 30 days.
Payment options available at checkout. Payment plans offered, may differ per country and availability and are administered by the finance operators, not linguisttraining.com.
or, Just the BSL Legal course FROM JUST £9.70 PER MONTH
Course payment options :
Single payment of £349
With CLEARPAY finance : 4 interest free payments of £87.25
With KLARNA finance : Monthly payments for up to 36 months (from £9.70) where available, pay in 3 or 4 interest-free instalments, pay in full in 14 or 30 days.
Payment options available at checkout. Payment plans offered, may differ per country and availability and are administered by the finance operators, not linguisttraining.com.
BSl Legal LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ Mentoring
A personalised, live Mentor Session with your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ, via video. You can ask the questions you really want to ask, get feedback on the BSL Legal course, and discuss Legal Interpreting. Read more about LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ Mentoring here
