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.
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.