Qualifications

Recognised qualifications/accreditations for joining the register:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Deaf Studies (Interpreting), Trinity College Dublin (NFQ Level 8)
- Signature Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting with Level 6 NVQ Certificate in Irish Sign Language (equivalent to NFQ Level 8)
- Continuous Professional Development Certificate in Deaf Interpreting, Trinity College Dublin
- Masters in Interpreting Studies with Irish Sign Language / English language pair, (equivalent to NFQ Level 9), Queens University Belfast
If your qualification is not listed above, please see our Policy pages for more information