CPD Courses
Induction into Police Interpretings
The two-day Induction covers a wide range of practical, professional, logistical, linguistic and dilemma issues; there is a clear chronological progression, starting from the initial point of contact through to safeguarding the interview and interpretation process.
Whether you are an interpreter with some or no police interview experience, this comprehensive programme will provide you with the essentials for working safely and confidently in police interviews.
Totally CPD
A new comprehensive four-day programme which makes it easier for interpreters to fulfil their annual CPD requirements. This is a brilliant opportunity for all interpreters, regardless of whether they are ASLI members, to improve all aspects of their personal and professional development.
Introduction to the disciplines of Psychology and Psychiatry in the field of Deafness and Sign Language
This course will be useful for interpreters (qualified or in training), deaf and hearing professionals, and those who would like to work in the psychology domain.
The course will be led by Dr Sue O’Rourke, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and Dr Jim Appleford, Consultant Psychiatrist.
Introduction into Court Interpreting
Whether you are an interpreter with some or no court experience, this comprehensive and thought-provoking programme is aimed at giving you the essential knowledge and behaviour to engender confident and professional working practices in the courtroom.
Introduction to Interpreting in Mental Health Settings
This two-day training programme for MRSLIs was created with the intention of enhancing interpreters' understanding of mental health settings. As well as information, theory and practice, the course will look at issues relating to empathy and the need for self-reflection.
This CPD course is run by Clare Shard, a fully qualified interpreter who has worked full-time in mental health secure settings for 11 years and is Head of Interpreting Service at Alpha hospitals.
Advanced English for interpreters
This two-day training course aims to improve interpreters use and comprehension of spoken English. Interpreting is a skill which requires proficiency in two languages; however, as most interpreters have English as their first or dominant language, our focus when training is on the acquisition and refinement of BSL.
Language Processing & Coping Strategies for interpreters
This two-day course will focus on the processes and skills required for interpreting between two languages. This course would suit any working interpreter wanting to improve/develop their ability to interpret more efficiently between two languages.
Intensive English to BSL Training Programme
This course would suit any working interpreter wanting to improve/develop their ability to interpret more efficiently from spoken English into BSL. The course will cover some of the common problems that interpreters encounter and how to overcome them.
Intensive BSL to English (voice-over) Training Programme
This three-day course will focus specifically on the skill of interpreting from BSL into spoken English. It would suit any working interpreter wanting to improve/develop their ability to interpret more efficiently from BSL into spoken English.
Deaf Relay Training
This course will cover training in specific aspects of Deaf Relay work and draw on the wide-ranging skills, experience and knowledge-base of our Deaf and hearing training and assessment team. The course will cover a number of core elements required by any professional working in the field.
Introduction to BSL Linguistics
This course provides an introduction to the analysis and description of BSL and is aimed at professionals, both Deaf and hearing, working with BSL and will cover the essential linguistic tools.
