Training British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreters

Peter Mapstone is an Apprentice Interpreter in Wales. He says, "I chose this route of training because it gave me the opportunity to work within the deaf community whilst enabling me to improve my skills, and meet other professionals, through a variety of different settings.
 
Through working and being trained through the RNID, I have been lucky enough to be linked with people that have years of knowledge and experience and are willing to share with people such as myself.  The support and encouragement that I have received from both interpreting professionals and others within the RNID has been invaluable".
 
Sarah Green, another Apprentice Interpreter, feels that the training being given to her by RNID is much better than she expected.  She says "I have not only been given training relating to my BSL but also training to stay healthy in my profession. Having been placed with the Police, I would like to focus on Police Interpreting. I hope to qualify in December 2007 and continue my Professional Development within that area".

RNID’s Employment Training and Skills Service

Derby

James contacted us in June 2006, looking for advice and guidance in finding a full time job that involved driving.

On their first meeting James and his Employment Adviser discussed where to start in his search for employment. James received help with writing his CV , filling out application forms and finding employment opportunities.

With our help, James completed sent out a number of application forms  one for a job at an animal charity as a Stock Controller, which involved driving.

After contacting  our office to find out more about the Access to Work funding scheme, which supports disabled people in the workplace  they offered the job to James.

Redbridge

KR had been unemployed since November 2003, after moving to a new city.  Her hobby is flower arranging and our Employment Advisor, Adam, suggested that she should think about getting a qualification as a florist at her local college.

Together they had a look at the Barking College website and found a suitable course. Adam made an appointment for her to see the course co-ordinator who is in charge of deaf students. She has now started on a part-time course for two years.