Written_interpreting_in_individual_countries_Birgit_Nofftz(2014)

Birgit Nofftz (2014): Written Interpreting in Individual Countries
Another aspect of establishment is the training of written interpreters: it varies in
length, quality level and content. In some countries accepted exams or certificates do
exist, so that high quality written interpreters can be identified by clients and by cost
bearers. 15 countries have trainings for written interpreting, two have at least short
base trainings for written interpreters, additionally in three countries no training takes
place in that country itself, but written interpreters get trained in foreign countries.
The duration of training varies from between some days up to 5 years. An overview
of the training duration is given in figure 3. Detailed information about each country
will be given in the appendix.
Figure 3: Training duration in participating countries
Figure 4: Place of training in participating countries
The level of training ranges from the academic level of a bachelor's degree
(undergraduate studies) over some ECTS to trainings at private institutions or
associations. In some countries online-trainings or trainings with manuscripts and
training programs are the only possibility to get trained. The highest training levels
are available in Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands and Belgium, where an academic
training takes place that takes 2-3 years. In Finland and Sweden a shorter academic
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