Qualified MITI translator
With a minimum of 3 years’ professional experience, Qualified (MITI) membership is for translators who have established careers in translation and are recognised for their expertise as highly skilled professionals.
Benefits of Qualified MITI membership:
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Raise your professional profile with your internationally recognised membership of ITI
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Find new work, and boost your career and earnings potential with a listing on the public ITI Directory of translators
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Save money with discounted member rates on specialist training courses, events and the ITI Conference
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Provides a valuable opportunity to network with other experienced professionals
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Be part of a supportive, professional community promoting a rapidly evolving industry.
See all the benefits of ITI membership
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1 Access to webinar recording for 30 days after the live event, and access to all recordings of webinars that took place more than 12 months ago.
2 Some ITI Networks charge additional membership fees and offer mentoring schemes. ITI Network T&Cs apply.
As a Qualified MITI Member, you will:
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Demonstrate to your clients your commitment to quality and to the highest professional standards
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Be able to gain ISO 17100 Qualified status, further boosting your professional standing
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Develop your skills with access to our informative FREE webinars and other member-only content
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Raise your professional profile by using your designatory letters and the MITI logo on your website and email sign-off
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Connect with like-minded professionals through the ITI Networks
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Keep up to date with developments in the profession with a free subscription to our award-winning journal, ITI Bulletin.
Helpful resources
Qualified MITI application process
Please email Katie, our Membership Advisor at [email protected] to arrange a short FREE Zoom call to talk you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
There are two routes to apply for Qualified MITI translator membership:
Route 1: Standard translation assessment
Qualifications and experience
Gather evidence of your degree in any subject and a minimum of two professional references showing three years of experience as a translator
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Provide a minimum of two professional references showing six years of experience as a translator.
If you are unable to provide this evidence you may wish to consider applying as an Associate member.
Submit your application
Complete the application form and pay the £60 application fee.
Assessment
Once your application has been approved you will be invited to complete the standard translation assessment. This is a 1000-word translation in the language pair of your application. The assessment fee is £429.
Further details about the assessment can be found here.
Membership
When you have successfully completed the assessment you will be offered Qualified MITI membership. The annual subscription is £260 payable each year on the anniversary of your joining date.
Ready to apply?
It’s quick and easy to start your application online. If you need further advice on becoming a Qualified Member (MITI), please contact us.
Route 2: Qualification Supported Assessment (QSA)
Qualifications
You can apply via this route if you have:
Level 7 DipTrans from an Ofqual registered awarding organisation
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Translation Masters (Distinction), where the Extended Translation Project and Commentary accounts for at least 60 credits from a UK university, equivalent ECTS credits from an EU university or a non UK/EU university where equivalence can be established.
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Translation Masters (Merit), where the Extended Translation Project (ETP) and Commentary accounts for at least 60 credits from a UK university, equivalent ECTS credits from an EU university or a non UK/EU university where equivalence can be established, and where a Distinction was awarded for the final ETP (70+ marks)
References and additional evidence
Gather your evidence:
a minimum of two professional references showing three years of experience as a translator
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30 hours of Continuing Professional Development in each of the last three years
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write a 400-500 word personal statement.
Further details about the requirements can be found in the applicant handbook. If you are unable to provide this evidence you may wish to consider applying as an Associate member.
Submit your application
Complete the application form and submit with your evidence. Pay the £60 application fee.
Assessment
Following initial checks to ensure your application is complete, your application and evidence will be assessed. The Assessment fee is £290.
Membership
When your assessment has been approved you will be offered Qualified MITI membership. The annual subscription is £260 payable each year on the anniversary of your joining date.
Ready to apply?
It’s quick and easy to start your application online. If you need further advice on becoming a Qualified Member (MITI), please contact us.
