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Preparing for your Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) examination

Preparing for your Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) examination. Sue Leschen presenting for CIOL Members’ Day 2019. CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019 CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists.

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Preparing for your Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) examination

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  1. Preparing for your Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) examination Sue Leschenpresenting for CIOL Members’ Day 2019 CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  2. She is a member of CIOL’S Council (governing body) and also a co – opted member of CIOL’s Interpreting Division Committee and a member of CIOL’S Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitteeSue is one of CIOL’s mentors. Sue Leschen is a Fellow of CIOL and also has Chartered (Interpreter) Linguist Status CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  3. Wide range of languages availableAvailability depends on demand High and low demand languages See list of languages in DPSI Handbook DPSI – language options CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  4. LawLocal GovernmentHealth DPSI pathways CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  5. Law ofEngland and Walesor Scotland or Northern Ireland DPSI – options within pathways CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  6. Law work venues – courts – tribunals – solicitors’ offices – law centres

  7. DPSI – Law option – why not do a DPI instead? Diploma in Police Interpreting (DPI) – work venue Police Stations DPI does entitle DPSI candidates to some exemptions in DPSI exam See DPSI handbook CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  8. DPSI – Health Pathway Work venues – NHS and Private Health care Hospitals Health Centres GP’s surgeries Dental surgeries Private clinics CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  9. DPSI – Local Government Pathway Work venues Education Department Social Services Department Benefits Department CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  10. DPSI – Why not do one or more pathways ? Take all together in same yearTake all but in subsequent yearsTake two Take one only Time and money CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  11. DPSI - Financial considerations Exam centre fee(s)London or local centre ?Individual units of exam separately priced (Course fees) Various - depends on individual providers Earn and learn at same time? Work and studyLoans available Skills Funding Agency and other lenders CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  12. DPSI – Status considerations Increases worth in PSI market Ofqual accredited Recognised nationally and internationally Apply for membership of National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI) Apply for membership of CIOL Provides proof of high professional standards to clients and other professionals Validation of skills in specialist subject area(s) CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  13. DPSI – Preparation time considerations Approximates to first degree level so high standard Underestimatingexamination preparation time Realistic time commitment to course and assignments Realistic work/ life and learn balance? Previous PSI experience may decrease preparation time CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  14. DPSI - do course or fly solo? Courses are not compulsory CIOL “strongly recommends” attending a course but does not recommend any particular courses Just turn up and sit exam? Courses do not guarantee success Courses likely to increase chances of success PSI hours already worked may also increase chances of success Risks if fly solo? CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  15. DPSI – How to mitigate risks if flying solo? Go over past DPSI papers Brain storm recurring topics and specialist vocabulary Read DPSI Examiners’ Reports Adopt a mentor Work as a “PSI” Sign up for ad hoc relevant courses with eCPD Webinars If fail some or all of units book a course for next time! CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  16. Courses other than DPSI coursesExample: Relevant courses for DPSI Law option CIOL Translation Division Legal Translation Practice Day 18 05 19(Book on Eventbrite) CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  17. Courses other than DPSI coursesExample: Relevant courses for DPSI Law option eCPD Webinars Public Order Offences 25 03 19 Online Offences 08 04 19Modern Slavery Offences 13 05 19 (Book on https:// www.ecpdwebinars.co.uk) CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  18. Mentoring

  19. CIOL Mentoring platform https:/ www.ciol.org.uk/benefits / mentoringFree mentoring service whereby mentees put in touch with mentors of their choice Mentors and mentees agree content and timing of sessions MENTORING CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  20. Private (paid) Mentoring with Avocate (www.avocate.co.uk) Mentees go over past Law and Local Government DPSI papers and/ or discuss general legal terminology queries and exam techniqueContact Sue Leschen for details and rates: Tel: 0161 962 7984 Mob: 0781 8633565 Email: se.leschen@ntlworld.com MENTORING CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  21. Courses, mentoring or flying solo? It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that they are sufficiently prepared for the examination Knowledge and understanding of specialist terminology is key Get positive feedback from course provider or mentor CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  22. DPSI – components of exam and time allowed Unit 1 - Level 6: consecutive and simultaneous interpreting – 40 minutes Unit 2 – Level 6: sight translation into English – 10 minutes Unit 3 - Level 6: sight translation from English – 10 minutes Unit 4 - Level 5: written translation into English – 1 hour Unit 5 - Level 5: written translation from English -1 hour NB: All units have to be completed within 5 years CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  23. DPSI - CIOL 2019 examination dates 25th June – Written units 17th – 21st June – Oral units Only alternative November – Written units and EN Law oral only CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  24. DPSI – Oral component – Consecutive and simultaneous interpreting Interpreting with EN interlocutor and other language interlocutor in role play in presence of examiner Role play topics available in June Example – Local Government oral Asked to interpret for claimant at interview at Council Tax office CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  25. DPSI – Oral – Interpreting modes Consecutive Speaker delivers speech in short segments. I interprets after end of each segment Simultaneous Instant contemporaneous whispered interpreting of speech I whispers to client sitting next to her CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  26. DPSI – Oral – Interpreting (1) Key points Present self as professional interpreter; dress, attitude, confidence No omissions or additions Accurate Right register Reflect tone and/ or emotion Familiarity with subject matter Knowledge and understanding of specialised terminology CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  27. DPSI – Oral – Interpreting (2) Key points Show have linguistic and interpersonal skills Show can switch seamlessly between consecutive and simultaneous Ask speaker for repetition, clarification (and to slow down in consecutive mode only) Note taking permitted CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  28. DPSI – Written units Brief explains context of text Read brief and text several times to check comprehension Text comprises approx 250 words Electronic dictionaries notpermitted Dictionaries, glossaries are permitted Use FR- EN and EN – FR dictionaries CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  29. DPSI – Written translation (2)No time to do draft and then do an original version Maintain same layout as original text Proof read work Check spelling and grammar Read it back to self – does it make sense? Practice under “exam conditions” CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  30. DPSI – Sight translation 5 minutes to study text 5 minutes to render text Note taking notpermitted Dictionaries, glossaries etc notpermittedPractice under exam conditions with past papers CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  31. Knowledge and understanding of specialist terminology is key RESOURCES CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  32. Terminology preparation – tools Glossaries Excel sheets Card indexes DiagramsPhotosTools should include details such as:Term used: solicitorMeaning: a type of lawyer in England and Wales Context example of how to use term: the client gave his solicitor instructions to act for him CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  33. Newspapers and journals TV and radio broadcasts: documentaries and dramas Podcasts Speech repositories Knowledge and understanding of specialist terminology is key Terminology preparation – subject matter specific materials CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  34. Reference materials which can be taken into exam room See DPSI Handbook for full details Written units Dictionaries and glossaries but not electronic ones Own reference materials Oral units No reference materials of any kind CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  35. RESOURCES CIOL DPSI Handbook CIOL DPSI Examination Regulations CIOL Examiners’ Reports CIOL past papers CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  36. RESOURCESCIOL Past Papers Free if CIOL Member or Buy from CIOL website CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

  37. Practice makes perfect SO…..Go over past papers Do mock written exams Do on sight translation quietly to self on the bus Interpret the news on the car radio Good luck! Last words CIOL Members’ Day 16 March 2019CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists

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