Interpreter trainings
Community interpreting is a complex and demanding profession. Interpreters act as a bridge between people of different backgrounds and cultures. To do this, they need to acquire a thorough understanding of interpreting theory, technique and practice.
Training, supporting, evaluating and developing the professional skills of our interpreters is our main objective in order to offer a quality service.
Our in-house training offers all interpreters the opportunity to deepen their knowledge, develop and acquire a high professional level both in the field of ethical principles and for skills in interpreting protocols, procedures and interpreting techniques.
The majority of our community interpreters hold the INTERPRET Certificate and/or the Federal Diploma and we constantly encourage the rest of the team to train themselves to certify themselves and to obtain the Federal Diploma.
Our interpreter training & support program
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Mandatory from the moment of hiring, the Bhaasha interpreting service offers interpreters, whatever their level of training, 9 hours in-person of initiation/briefing which targets the role of the interpreter and its limits, the code of ethics, interpretation techniques and areas of intervention.
The initiation is followed by a technical training of 1 to 2 hours.
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The Bhaasha interpreting service offers interpreters basic training which prepares them for the INTERPRET Certificate exam.
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The intervision groups carry out a reflection oriented towards the search for solutions to concrete and specific problems. The conduct of the discussion is entrusted to a person who comes from the same professional background. Sessions are held monthly.
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Monthly supervision sessions led by a psychologist approved by INTERPRET.
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Continuous education is organized, apart from modules 1 and 2, two to three times a year.
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To ensure quality, individualized support with a proposal for suitable training is carried out regularly.
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Periodic evaluations are carried out (in collaboration with clients/ professionals) on the basis of pre-established criteria.
Upcoming Training Programs
Upcoming Training Programs
19 and 20 April 2024
By videoconference
Continuing training in court interpreting
As part of this continuing training, court interpreters will receive a theoretical framework to structure their knowledge and experience. They will also have the opportunity to verify and implement what they have learned through practical individual or group activities.
Participants will receive the information necessary to understand generally the organization and functioning of the Swiss judicial system and in more detail the criminal procedure. This way, they will be able to situate themselves and ask themselves the right questions as part of their missions.
Sept. 2024 to Feb. 2025
By videoconference and on-site in Yverdon-les-Bains
Basic interpreting training
Training aimed at people interested in working or already working as an interpreter in the field of Asylum, Justice, Education, Social and Health and who are preparing for the exam to obtain the INTERPRET certificate.
This training aims to enable participants to acquire a professional concept of the role of the interpreter, to have in-depth knowledge of the code of ethics of the profession, to master interpreting and communications techniques and to face the challenges that arise in different socio-cultural contexts.