Membership Categories
The ITIA welcomes translators and interpreters of all languages, areas of specialisation and levels of experience and has three categories of membership: Student, Associate, and Professional.
- Student Membership is available to individuals currently taking undergraduate studies in any discipline or those undertaking postgraduate studies in translation or interpreting.
- Associate Membership is available to holders of at least a level 7 qualification on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent in translation and/or interpreting and/or languages OR to holders of at least a level 7 qualification on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent in any other discipline together with two years relevant and documented professional experience in translation and/or interpreting experience (proof is, for example, an indicative list of invoices or POs, contract if staff translator/interpreter)
- Professional Membership is available to qualified translators and interpreters who pass the ITIA Professional Member examination AND who have (a) a primary degree or postgraduate qualification in translation and/or interpreting and at least three years professional experience OR (b) at least three years associate membership of the ITIA including at least three years documented professional experience since becoming an Associate Member.
Submitting an Application
Applications for Student and Associate Membership are accepted all year round.
Applications for Professional Membership are accepted once a year only, generally in November.
The requirements and procedure for applying vary for each membership category. The table at the bottom of the page provides an overview of what is required when applying.
Please see the individual membership category pages for more details and the application forms:
Please see also the benefits of ITIA membership.
Membership of the Association is at the discretion of the ITIA Executive Committee.
The decision of the ITIA Executive Committee is final.
| Student member | Associate member | Professional member | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completed membership application form | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full and up-to-date CV | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Signed codes of practice and professional ethics | On approval | On approval | On approval |
| Proof of current registration as a student | Yes | – | – |
| Proof of relevant qualification | – | Yes | Yes |
| Proof of professional experience | – | Where applicable | Yes |