Registered Sign Language Interpreters who are Members of NRCPD are expected to follow the Code of Conduct,Practice and be familiar with the Complaints Policy and Procedure.

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CONFIDENTIALITY

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Interpreters shall be bound by the strictest confidentiality, which must be observed, with regard to information gathered in the course of interpreting.

Interpreters will not disclose to any third party or make use of any information other than the purpose for which it was provided, unless legally required to do so.

Interpreters shall not derive any personal gain from confidential information acquired by them in the exercise of their duties as interpreters.

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INTERPRETING SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

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Interpreters shall interpret to the best of their ability between parties.

Interpreters shall not accept work, which they know to be beyond their linguistic and/or technical ability to provide a service of acceptable standard. In circumstances where a more suitable interpreter is not available, an interpreter may accept such an assignment providing that both the user and contractor are informed of the implications and give their consent.

Interpreters shall always seek to increase their interpreting skills and knowledge.

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IMPARTIALITY

 

Interpreters shall be impartial. Any business or vested interests or personal relationships, which the interpreter may have in an assignment, must be disclosed beforehand to both user and contractor.

Interpreters should not offer opinions during or in relation to an interpreting assignment.

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PROFESSIONALISM

 

Interpreters shall maintain the creditability and dignity of the Association by acting at all times in a professional manner.

Interpreters should act in a manner consistent with persons having mutual trust and confidence in each other. It is in the interest of the Association and those whom it serves that there be a corporate professional spirit based on co-operation.

Interpreters may advertise their services providing the information is factual and is not misleading nor brings discredit to the profession.

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The interpreter without good reason should not cancel an assignment, once accepted.