What do some of these levels means? Find out what each
levels can or cannot do in the field of interpreting.
WITA
Definition of the certificate
What they can do or cannot do?
Level 1
Practitioner
Interpreters and/or Transliterators
Can do:
Can function expressively and receptively in most situations.
Should NOT Do:
Civil
or criminal court cases
Extensive
mental health therapy
Critical
medical situations
Level
2
Intermediate Interpreters and/or Transliterators
Can do:
Are able to interpret or transliterate a significant portion of the
message clearly. Can function expressively and receptively in many
situations.
Should NOT Do:
Legal
situations
Mental
health situations
Serious
medical situations
Critical
situations of any nature.
Level
3
Interpreter
and/or Transliterator
Can do:
Someone with slightly more refined skills for individuals possessing
this level to process messages.
Some one-to-one situations and small group sessions/workshops. Limited
Platform (with prior practice)
Should NOT Do:
Legal
situations
Mental
health situations
Educational
settings
Interviews
Formal
platform situations
Serious
medical situations
Critical
situations of any nature.
Level
4
Probationary Sign
Facilitator
Can do:
Who is only able to assist in basic communication situations.
Individuals possessing this level are not able to handle simultaneous
language facilitation.
Slow
paced, basic and simple communication situations
Limited
one-on-one situations
Limited
platform (with preparation and practice prior to the job)
