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The following shows the level of the examinations available
and the opportunities that lie ahead for successful candidates:
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Examination |
Level |
Opportunities |
Certificate in Bilingual Skills
(CBS) |
Foundation
“A”
Level |
For those who need to demonstrate bilingual competence
in careers in the public or voluntary sectors.
Successful candidates are often
professionals in Health, Social Services, etc. who then
go on to qualify as professional interpreters or translators.
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| Diploma
in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) |
First
degree |
For
those working with UK community languages and English
in a Public Service context.
Successful candidates progress into careers as
Interpreters in Courts, Hospitals, Local Government,
etc. |
Diploma
in Translation
(DipTrans) |
Postgraduate |
This
qualification is the gold standard in the field of Translation.
Successful
candidates progress into careers as freelance translators
or work for corporations worldwide. |
| International
Diploma in Bilingual Communication (IDBC) |
First
degree |
For those who need to demonstrate
a high level of bilingual competence in a professional
context. Currently, only English and Chinese are offered.
Successful candidates utilise their language-based
expertise in a range of contexts; e.g. education, law,
banking, finance, etc. |
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