British sign language (BSL) interpreters help deaf and hearing people communicate with one another.
£20,000 Starter
to£35,000 Experienced
37 to 39 variable
evenings / weekends flexibly
You can get into this job through:
You'll need a degree or level 6 award in both British sign language and interpreting.
You would also need an approved qualification in interpreting like:
You'll usually need:
You could take British sign language qualifications at a lower level and work your way up.
Getting involved in deaf clubs or centres for deaf people is a good way of gaining experience and may offer the opportunity to get relevant training.
You could become qualified by registering as a trainee sign language interpreter (TSLI). To register, you'll need:
You can find out more about becoming a British sign language interpreter from:
You'll need:
You'll need to:
Your day-to-day duties might include:
You could work at a client's business, from home or in an office.
You could teach and assess others, sign at theatre or television performances, or move into research.
You could also become self-employed and work freelance.We can't find any apprenticeship vacancies in England for a British sign language interpreter right now.
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