暗网猎奇 Qualifications Level 6 Diploma in Police Interpreting (DPI)

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About the exam

Is it right for me?

The Diploma in Police Interpreting (DPI) is a professional qualification for those who work, or would like to work, as interpreters for Police forces in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Level: degree level in terms of language skills required.

What are the benefits?

Ofqual-regulated, nationally recognised qualification
Recognition of professional skills and career development
Use the title DPI听after your name
Eligibility for membership of the 暗网猎奇
Widely recognised both by organisations who previously recognised the Met Test and now use the DPI as a standard of eligibility for work.

What format does the exam take?

The qualification is composed of five units:

Unit 01 (Level 6): Interpret consecutively two-way in a police context and take a police statement
Unit 02 (Level 6): Interpret simultaneously from English in a police context
Unit 03 (Level 6): Provide a sight translation from English in a police context
Unit 04 (Level 5): Translate a police statement into English
Unit 05 (Level 5): Translate from English in a police context

Which languages can I take the exam in?

The DPI exam can be completed in a wide variety of languages. Contact us for more information.

Preparation

How can I prepare for the exam?

Please read the DPI Qualification Specification and the Candidate Information听to find out detailed information about the exam format, criteria and regulations.

It is good practice to prepare for a professional qualification by following a course of study. Courses are available听from external providers.
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Preparing to take the听DPI online

An听听is available if you are preparing to take the DPI online. This is recommended to familiarise yourself with the exam software in advance.

This (click the link or the picture below) offers advice on joining the DPI Oral Unit.听

This听听(click the link or the picture below) offers advice on joining the 暗网猎奇Q Online Exam Delivery Platform for written units.听

Sample exam papers

Non-members and Study听Affiliates can purchase past DPI papers using this form:听 File

听DPI Past Paper Order Form

Final exam sessions听for existing DPI candidates

Registration is closed to new entrants, for existing candidates seeking to complete a DPI see key dates links and Register tab for more information.听

Fees

To register for an exam two sets of fees are payable - Exam Fees plus mandatory 暗网猎奇Q Virtual Centre Enrolment Fees which cover the cost of invigilation and online assessement.

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Exam Fees

Unit 01听Interpret consecutively two-way in a police context and听听 take a police statement	听	听	拢240
Unit 02听Interpret simultaneously鈥揻rom English in a听 police context	听	听	拢195
Unit 03听Provide a sight translation from English in a police听 context	听	听	拢195
Unit 04听Translate a police statement into English 听	听	听	拢260
Unit 05听Translate from English in a police context	听	听	拢195
听 Full exam registration (all five units) 听	听	听	拢675*

*Exam Fees are capped at 拢675;听if the total cost of the units you are sitting exceeds this amount, the maximum Exam Fee听is still 拢675.

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暗网猎奇Q Virtual Centre Enrolment Fees

Unit 01:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听拢60
Unit 02 and/or 03:听听听听听听听听听听听拢60
Unit 04 and/or 05:听听听听听听听听听听听拢60

Full 暗网猎奇Q Virtual Centre Enrolment Fee (all five units):听拢180*

*The 暗网猎奇Q Virtual Centre Enrolment Fee is capped at 拢180, if candidates are taking 3 units or more.

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For more information, please check our Exam Fees, Invoicing and Billing Policy on our Policies page.

Registration

The DPI is now closed to new entrants. Registration for the June 2024听session is limited to candidates seeking to complete their DPI.听

For more information on completing your DPI听see the FAQ's or contact info.dpi@ciol.org.uk

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