This document specifies requirements and recommendations for the core competences taught in training programmes in community interpreting.
This document also identifies the core competences of educators who deliver training programmes in community interpreting.
This document is applicable to signed languages and spoken languages, and addresses consecutive interpreting and simultaneous interpreting, including whispered interpreting, as well as sight translation.
BSI recommends this version of standard for organisations operating in or with the UK. The ISO edition is available here if required.