Level 6 DPSI
Courses
Overview
This course prepares candidates for the Level 6 DPSI exams.
The DPSI qualification has the option of two pathways:
DPSI Law and DPSI Health
Suitable for experienced interpreters who wish to become qualified at level 6 to work in either legal or medical settings.
Law: What You Will Learn
You will be introduced to the English legal system and the legal system of the other language country as well as the types of assignments interpreters can be called in for.
The lessons will support you in learning the necessary legal vocabulary and processes within each system to build confidence to tackle the DPSI Law exam.
During your practice sessions, the language tutor will provide specific feedback and highlight how to improve your consecutive/simultaneous skills, as well as sight and written translations.
Health: What You Will Learn
You will be introduced to the English healthcare system and the healthcare system of the other language country as well as the types of assignments interpreters can be called in for.
The lessons will support you in learning the necessary medical terminology and understanding the healthcare service structure to build confidence to tackle the DPSI Health exam.
During your practice sessions, the language tutor will provide specific feedback and highlight how to improve your consecutive/simultaneous skills, as well as sight and written translations.
Course Syllabus
Law Course: Types of crime, police powers & procedures, civil & criminal courts, probation & prisons services, immigration, civil & family law, and local government.
Health Course: Structure of the NHS and health professionals, sexual health and pregnancy, the human body (3 modules), oncology and palliative care, mental health, alternative medicine, and private healthcare.
Both courses include: Ethics & CPD and Setting up as a Freelancer