Interpreter Training and Testing Dates/Registration Forms 2009/2010
The first step in the process of becoming an Approved or Certified Court Interpreter is to submit an application. The application will be used to conduct a criminal background check.
Written English/Foreign Language Diagnostic Test
All interpreters are required to pass a written English/Foreign Language Diagnostic Test prior to attending the workshops. Pre-registration is required. Upon registration, a test overview will be sent. The test will be administered on the following dates:
2010
- January 15, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
- April 23, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
- July 30, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
- October 1, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
The tests will be administered in several locations throughout the state of Utah. The exam will test English skills in sentence completion and the understanding of English synonyms, antonyms, and idioms. Spanish speaking candidates will also take a short translation test that consists of 10 English passages. Based on the results of the English part, other language candidates will be scheduled for a short oral foreign language assessment test. The cost for the test is $25.00 and is non-refundable. A registration form for the test is posted below. The registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the test date. No registrations will be accepted after that time.
Return to TopInterpreter Workshops (Non-Language Specific)
The following one-day workshops have been scheduled for interpreters who want to complete requirements to be placed on the APPROVED court interpreter list. These are non-language-specific workshops and provide a general introduction to the profession of court interpreting and the Court Interpreters' Code of Ethics (this workshop is not required for certification).
There is no cost for these workshops. Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. The registration form is posted below.
2010
- February 5, 2010 in Provo
- April 30, 2010 in Ogden
- August 20, 2010 in Salt Lake City
- October 22, 2010 in Provo
Court Interpreter Certification Program 2010 (Offered once a year)
Language-neutral training format and language-specific testing in the following languages:
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After submitting the interpreter application:
Step 1: English/Foreign Language Diagnostic Test:
Interpreters wishing to take the two-day certification orientation workshop must first pass the written English/Foreign Language Diagnostic Test. A passing score on the test is 70% or higher. See above for test dates. Cost is $25.00.
Note: You are only eligible to go to step 2 if you have passed the English Diagnostic Test prior to the orientation workshop dates.
Step 2: Language-neutral Certification Orientation Workshop:
The next step is to complete the two-day certification orientation workshop. The next workshop will be held on Thursday and Friday, March 11 & 12, 2010. Pre-registration is required - fees are $100. Registration forms will be posted at the bottom of this page.
Step 3: Language-neutral Skills-Building/Test Preparation Workshops:
After completing the certification orientation workshop, interpreters must register for the skills-building & test prep workshops. One must attend all five of the skills-building/test prep workshops, as the content of each successive workshop builds upon the previous ones. Pre-registration is required – fees for the entire 5 days are $150. The next workshops will be held in Salt Lake City:
- Skills-Building 3-day Workshop, April 8 - 10, 2010 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
- Test Preparation 2-day Workshop, May 21 & 22, 2010 (Friday and Saturday)
The cost for the package of the Skill Building and Test Preparation Workshops must be paid at the time of registration. Enrollment is limited to those who have passed the English Diagnostic Test, and have completed the certification orientation workshop. Registration forms will be posted at the bottom of this page.
Step 4: Language-Specific Oral Certification Exam:
An interpreter must have completed steps 1 - 3 above in order to take the Court Interpreter Certification exams. A passing score on the certification exam is 70% on each part of the exam (simultaneous interpreting, consecutive interpreting and sight translation). The cost for the entire certification exam for Utah residents is $200. Out-of-state interpreters who wish to take the test in Utah must pay the out-of-state rate of $400 to take the exam. Pre-registration is required. The entire three-part exam will be given in one sitting. The next certification exams will be held on June 16, 17, and 18, 2010. Registration forms are available only to those who complete all of the previous requirements. Please e-mail Rosa P. Oakes at rosao@email.utcourts.gov for registration.
Those who are interested in becoming state certified before 2010 may pursue certification in one of the neighboring consortium states offering consortium exams. Utah will grant certification testing reciprocity to anyone who successfully passes the state consortium exam in another consortium member state. A list of member states can be found at the website of The National Center for State Courts www.ncsc.org
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