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DPSI Prison service add-on

NEW COURSE 25th - 27th NOVEMBER 2008

 

If you are interested in applying for a place on this course, send us your complete application form - full instructions on application form.

The first training course in preparation for this examination is planned for delivery November 2008, by HMP Prison Service POELT Training Centre (near Leyland, Lancashire) with interpreting moderation.

Please note: candidates must hold DPSI (Law) qualification.

download a copy of the application form

This new qualification will be awarded by the Chartered Institute of Linguists upon successful completion of the appropriate examination (Tasks 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B). Examination will take place June 2009.

 

Background

The DPSI Prison Service Add-on was developed and piloted in 2007 by HM Prison Service North West, the Regional Language Network North West (RLN NW) and Interp-right Ltd.

This work was funded and commissioned jointly by HM Prison Service and the RLN NW, with support from the North West Regional Development Agency.

The pilot training was delivered as a four day course by HM Prison Service POELT Training Centre with interpreting moderation by Interp-right.

The training pilot involved a guided tour to a Prison establishment and also role play on the last day of training. On completion, the course programme was evaluated by all parties involved and also by interpreters who took part in this learning opportunity.

Recommendations from evaluation focused on the following:

  • reducing training to 3 days
  • arrange prison visit at beginning of course
  • roleplay should be integrated throughout the course

 

A report and syllabus was submitted by RLN NW to the Chartered Institute of Linguists with recommendation for submission to the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA). Approval was received in August 2007.

download copy of report

 

Both RLN NW and HM Prison Service North West Area are committed to the success and embedding of this much needed qualification as a vehicle in which to ensure quality of interpreting and improvement of standards.

This is underpinned by a wider language and culture strategy which has been in development since 2004

HMP and RLN partnership