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INSTITUTE MATTERS
Rob Beswick, Head of Membership
From a membership perspective, I am really
pleased to see the development of the
CertTrans (Certificate in Translation). For
established translators it can be a means to
recognition in further languages. At the same
time, we know from our membership surveys
that it can be hard for people to launch their
careers as translators. The CertTrans will be
an ideal qualification to develop and
progress a career as a language professional
and, of course, to take the first steps onto
the CIOL membership ladder – all the way to
full Chartered Linguist status.
Ela Kwasny-Spechko, CIOLQ Head of
Qualifications & Responsible Officer
I am very proud of what the team has
achieved here. We are enormously grateful
to John Worne for his vision and enthusiasm,
to CIOL Council and especially to the ETB
(Educational Trust Board) for their advice,
support and guidance in defining, specifying
and launching this important new
qualification. As a lifelong language
A professional benchmark
The CIOL team have been working hard to create a new level 6 translation qualification to meet
demand: staff members from different departments explain what the CertTrans means to them
Sam Taylor, CIOLQ Senior Quality and Development Consultant
This has been a labour of love for me! I really enjoy both new qualification development
and my role in assuring CIOLQ quality and compliance. The research we did with past
candidates and stakeholders showed clearly that there is a need, candidate demand
and stakeholder support for what we are now calling the CertTrans.
It is also important to candidates and employers that this qualification is recognised
by the UK's Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). It is vital for
CIOLQ that the quality of our flagship exams is monitored independently and formally
recognised by Ofqual. This reassures candidates that any qualifications they take with
us are of the highest standard and have consistency,
fairness and transparency built in.
The CertTrans provides a recognised credential
for those seeking to enter the translation
profession and those at the start of their career as
professional translators, as well as for those who
want to add languages to their portfolio, or enter
or progress in the world of work as a professional
with proven language skills. It can serve many
different needs. Success in the CertTrans means
candidates have demonstrated that they can
use their languages in a professional and a
translation context – and these are vital
skills for the economy and for society.
JUNE/JULY The Linguist 33
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