What Qualifications Will a Translation Service Provider Need to Operate Legally?
providers’ qualifications do vary. It will greatly depend on the level of service offered and what needs translating. Translator qualifications for legal or medical documents may require a background in these subjects to ensure accuracy. Qualifications in a technical field will need knowledge of the terminology used, like engineering or physics. Basic knowledge could include being competent in each language and an understanding all the cultural nuances which could affect the translation of written documents.
Certification could be needed to work for government organizations or international organizations which offer translations. Some will get a degree in linguistics. These courses will teach students on how primary language is obtained and how people can learn a different language. They could also include phonics, the cultural differences in word usage and the orientation of words.
Translation qualifications could mean passing a test to show competency in both languages. The judicial system will include testing for translators that deal with legal terms where the outcome could affect a person’s freedom. These translators could interpret court documents or witness dispositions, or translate court proceedings while they are happening.
Often referred to as interpreters, translators of the spoken work could repeat what a witness says into a different language. Legal translators need to be able to withstand long hours of repeated conversations into a different language in courtroom settings. They need to be able to quickly translate information while it is being spoken.
Translation qualifications within the business industry may depend on how big a company is. International
companies
could need a translator for documents, contracts, or a
translation service
at conferences and meetings. Translators that attend meetings will repeat conversations in another language after every person speaks. Some corporations use headphones and the translator will repeat the dialogue.
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