ATC Certification Launches ISO 23155 Certification Scheme

By |April 28th, 2022|Interpreting, ISO Certification, ISO Standards|

ATC Certification, the UK-based language services industry expert ISO Certification Body, has launched an ISO 23155 certification scheme for conference interpreting. ISO 23155:2022 is the newly published international standard specifying requirements and recommendations for the provision of conference interpreting services, including the competences and qualifications of conference interpreters, and requirements and best practice recommendations for [...]

BSL Interpreting and the Role of ISO 18841

By |February 23rd, 2022|Interpreting, ISO Certification|

ISO 18841 is an International Standard that establishes basic requirements for the provision of interpreting services including the qualifications & competencies of interpreters, and recommendations of good practice. Registered Sign Language Interpreter Sarah Vann Brooke tells us more about BSL interpreting and the Role of ISO 18841.   Where are BSL Interpreting Services Needed? In all [...]

ISO Standards for Interpreting

By |October 28th, 2021|Interpreting, ISO Certification, ISO Standards|

There is a lot happening with ISO standards for interpreting right now! Client-side organisations in both the private and public sectors are becoming increasingly aware of ISO standards relating to interpreting, and companies providing both spoken and non-spoken interpreting services are coming to ATC Certification to enquire about certification to interpreting standards. Apart from published [...]

Deaf Awareness Week

By |May 6th, 2021|Interpreting|

  Hello.  This week is Deaf Awareness Week. It is a perfect opportunity to consider ways of improving Deaf Services, raise awareness of British Sign Language and celebrate the Deaf Community. It is also a great opportunity to explain a little more about the ISO 18841 Interpreting Services Standard. By achieving this standard, [...]

Buying Language Services – the Added Value of ISO Certified Suppliers

By |April 13th, 2021|Interpreting, ISO Certification, ISO Standards, Translation|

Buying language services can be a challenge. How do you differentiate between prospective suppliers? How do you ensure that the supplier you choose will deliver the high quality of service you require?   What to Look for When Buying Language Services There are multiple factors to consider when buying language services and selecting the right [...]

ISO Publish Standard for Healthcare Interpreting

By |January 12th, 2021|Healthcare, Interpreting, ISO Standards|

A new international standard for Healthcare Interpreting Services has been published by ISO. ISO 21998 for Healthcare Interpreting Services ISO 21998:2020 was published in December 2020. It includes requirements and recommendations for both spoken and signed communication.  The standard designed to be applicable in all settings where healthcare interpreting is needed to treat a health-related [...]

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