Membership requirements
Professional Membership is awarded to translators or interpreters who meet the strict criteria of the ITIA with regard to:
- Qualification(s) and
- Achieving a PASS in the annual ITIA Professional Membership Examination (translator or interpreter).
- Level of documented translation and/or interpreting experience.
For further information please consult the detailed application criteria in relation to required qualification and required evidence of translation and/or interpreting experience.
Application process
The ITIA Professional Membership Sub-Committee organises the application process and the examination for professional membership. Applications are accepted once a year.
The deadline for receipt of applications (by email only) is
December 2022 (date TBC)
The compulsory webinar for those intending to apply for Professional Membership of the ITIA will take place in
November 2022 (date TBC)
The next Professional Membership examination will be held in
February 2023 (dates TBC)
Documents
The following documents are for information only, as the dates listed will be revised to reflect the new application deadline/year etc.:
- ITIA Professional Membership application procedure
- ITIA Professional Membership criteria
- ITIA Professional Membership application form (Word doc)
- ITIA Professional Membership application form (PDF)
Please read the document ITIA Professional Membership application procedure carefully. It explains the application process in detail and will aid you in submitting your application.
Application documents
When sending in your application, please make sure the following documents are included:
- Full and up-to-date CV
- Signed Declaration, confirming that you have read, understood and agree to abide by the ITIA Code of Practice and Professional Ethics
- Completed professional membership application form
- Proof of relevant qualification(s)
- Proof of professional experience
Please use as few files as possible and label the documents as explained in the procedure document.
For further details please contact info@translatorsassociation.ie
Further qualification as ITIA Certified Legal Translator
Approved Professional Members of the ITIA who specialise in legal translation may be interested in becoming an ITIA Certified Legal Translator.