What is the DPSI?
The CIOL Qualifications Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) has been the benchmark qualification for public service interpreting for over 30 years, and is now available fully online.
What are the benefits?
Recognised by the UK Ministry of Justice and for the UK Police PAIT Scheme, the DPSI is also strongly recommended for work in Health and all public service contexts.
- Enhance your career - you will be entitled to:
- Use the title 'DPSI' after your name
- Apply for full membership of the Chartered Institute of Linguists
- Apply for registration on the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI)
- Take on the highest level and best paid public service interpreting work
- The DPSI is an Ofqual-regulated, nationally recognised qualification
What format does the exam take?
The qualification is composed of five units:
- Unit 01: Interpret consecutively and simultaneously
- Unit 02: Provide a sight translation into English
- Unit 03: Provide a sight translation from English
- Unit 04: Translate into English
- Unit 05: Translate from English
For detailed information on the content and format of the qualification please refer to the DPSI Qualification Specification.