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Qualifications

Recognised qualifications for joining the register:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Deaf Studies (Interpreting), Trinity College Dublin (NFQ Level 8)
  • Masters in Interpreting Studies with Irish Sign Language / English language pair, (equivalent to NFQ Level 9), Queens University Belfast

Previous qualifications/accreditations recognised for joining the register:

The following qualification routes are no longer being offered by educational providers or organisations.

  • Continuous Professional Development Certificate in Deaf Interpreting, Trinity College Dublin, 2020-2021
  • Signature Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting with Level 6 NVQ Certificate in Irish Sign Language (equivalent to NFQ Level 8) Based in Galway, 2016-2018
  • Diploma in ISL/English Interpreting, NFQ Level 7, Trinity College Dublin
  • Diploma in Deaf Studies, (Diploma of Higher Education) ISL/English Interpreting, (equivalent to NFQ Level 8), University of Bristol
  • Sign Language Interpreting Service / Irish Sign Link Accreditation processes (1997, 2000, 2006, 2009)[1]

If your qualification is not listed above, please see our Policy pages for more information

[1]Please see Leeson, L. and Venturi, L. 2006. A Review of Literature and International Practice on National and Voluntary Registers for Sign Language Interpreters. Dublin: Sign Language Interpreting Service (SLIS)

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