DPSI Exam Overview and Structure

Overview of Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

• A professional qualification for interpreters working in the public sector
• Recognized by the UK's National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI)

DPSI Exam Structure

• Consists of three units:
  • Unit 1: Interview Interpreter (spoken language)
  • Unit 2: Sight Translation (written language)
  • Unit 3: Consecutive Interpreter (spoken language)

English to Slovak DPSI

• Specific to interpreters working with English and Slovak languages
• Requires in-depth knowledge of:
  • English language and grammar
  • Slovak language and grammar
  • Cultural nuances and differences between UK and Slovak cultures

Exam Content

• Unit 1: Interview Interpreter
  • Simulated interviews with clients and professionals (e.g., police, doctors)
  • Assess ability to interpret accurately and impartially
• Unit 2: Sight Translation
  • Translation of written texts from English to Slovak (and vice versa)
  • Evaluates ability to translate complex documents and terminology
• Unit 3: Consecutive Interpreter
  • Consecutive interpreting in real-life scenarios (e.g., court hearings, medical consultations)
  • Assesses ability to interpret complex information and conversations

Preparation and Study Tips

• Familiarize yourself with the exam format and content
• Practice interpreting and translation exercises
• Study Slovak language, grammar, and cultural nuances
• Prepare for common interpreting scenarios and terminology

Career Opportunities

• Qualified interpreters can work in various public sector settings, such as:
  • Courts and tribunals
  • Hospitals and healthcare services
  • Police stations and law enforcement agencies
  • Local authorities and government agencies

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

• Professional qualification for interpreters in the public sector
• Recognized by the UK's National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI)

Exam Structure

• Three units: Interview Interpreter, Sight Translation, and Consecutive Interpreter
• Units assess spoken and written language skills

English to Slovak DPSI

• Specific to interpreters working with English and Slovak languages
• Requires in-depth knowledge of:

  English Language

  • Grammar and language rules

  Slovak Language

  • Grammar and language rules

  Cultural Nuances

  • Differences between UK and Slovak cultures

Exam Content

Unit 1: Interview Interpreter

• Simulated interviews with clients and professionals
• Assess ability to interpret accurately and impartially

Unit 2: Sight Translation

• Translation of written texts from English to Slovak and vice versa
• Evaluates ability to translate complex documents and terminology

Unit 3: Consecutive Interpreter

• Consecutive interpreting in real-life scenarios
• Assesses ability to interpret complex information and conversations

Preparation and Study Tips

• Familiarize yourself with the exam format and content
• Practice interpreting and translation exercises
• Study Slovak language, grammar, and cultural nuances
• Prepare for common interpreting scenarios and terminology

Career Opportunities

• Qualified interpreters can work in:

  Courts and Tribunals

  • Interpreting for court hearings and trials

  Healthcare Services

  • Interpreting for medical consultations and hospital services

  Law Enforcement Agencies

  • Interpreting for police investigations and interviews

  Local Authorities and Government Agencies

  • Interpreting for government services and community programs