To sign up for the
Valley Community Interpreters’ Bilingual Community Member Interpreter Training please complete the seven steps listed below.
Contact us with any questions.
Registration Process
Orientation:
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Attend the mandatory orientation – This is A 90 minute presentation introducing the program scope, requirements and commitments followed by a Q+A. YOU ONLY NEED TO ATTEND ONCE AND SIGN IN TO BE ABLE TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE. |
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Course:
Please have the following information prepared before you start filling out the course registration form:
- Personal information.
- Work history and skills background.
- Employment history and contact information for up to two employers/positions for the past five years.
- Three professional references. People who know your work performance within the last four years.
- Practicum availability. You will need to specify what times you are available to complete the 20-hour practicum
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Online Registration Form – To determine employment and language history, references, and personal information. |
Please Attend Orientation Before You Register
Register for Course |
Once you complete steps 1 and 2, we will be in touch to complete following steps:
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Proof of Education – Provide copies of high school diploma or equivalent. If applicant has completed a higher education degree, copies of credentials must be included. |
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Tuition Payment – Course tuition: $850.00. Includes Language Proficiency Assessment (non-refundable $100), registration fee, course textbook, bilingual medical dictionary, paid practicum opportunities and a Certificate of Successful Completion, after passing the course final test and completing the practicums. |
Pay Online |
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Reading Comprehension Assessment and Language Screening – VCI conducts these two initial screenings followed by a Language Proficiency Test conducted by Language Testing International. VCI will accept Language Testing International proficiency scores between Advanced Mid to Superior only. |
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A New Mexico state background check to ensure the applicant does not have a criminal record. |
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