Key details of Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
- This DPSI (Law) examination process is conducted remotely via Zoom
- DPSI Exams slots available every month (please note that if you choose to pay in instalments, the full qualification fee must be paid off before you can book your exam)
- Register with NRPSI
- Undertake partial DPSI units
- The Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting is required by the Police, Courts and Home Office
- Level 6 DPSI is equivalent to the Level 6 DCI qualification
- Registration fee of £35 and Certification fee of £150 applicable
- The full list of languages supported can be found here: List of languages available at ISL
Duration of the Level 6 DPSI Exam
- 3-hour exam process
- You have a maximum of 6 months to complete this Level 6 interpreting qualification
Method of Assessment Level 6 DPSI
The Diploma in Public Service Interpreting is exam based. Exams take place every month on set dates. Requests for an exam date outside of the set dates can not be guaranteed to be accepted and, if approved, will carry an additional administration fee.
The total exam consists of five units. On the first day, the learner will undertake a one-hour exam for the oral assessments which will cover simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation to and from English. The following day you will undertake a two hour written exam which will cover written translation to and from English.
You will be tested on a variety of topics in legal, police and immigration contexts. You will need to have access to a computer/laptop, webcam and the internet.
Results are usually received within 2 calendar months.
Certification and Awarding Body
ICQ (I Can Qualify)
Who is the Level 6 DPSI exam for?
The Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting demonstrates your level of competence in working as an interpreter in complex settings. It is suitable for learners with the following profile:
- Professional Interpreters requiring an accredited interpreting qualification to demonstrate their level of expertise
- Interpreters who are required by the Ministry of Justice are expected to have a full DPSI or partial units
Work Opportunities with DPSI
Level 6 Interpreting Diploma will enable you to work as a professional interpreter in public service settings such as the following:
- Police
- Probation
- Courts
- Immigration
- Prison
Progression with Level 6 Diploma
Upon successfully passing the DPSI exam you can progress to other qualifications such as:
- Level 7 Diploma in Translation
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