Course Teacher:
Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting
Languages:
British Sign Language, English
Qualifications:
- TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement RQF (2025)
- Diploma in Professional Supervision for Sign Language Interpreters and Allied Professionals, 360 Supervision (2024)
- Postgraduate Diploma in British Sign Language, SLI/UCLAN (2004)
- Level 4 NVQ PSL; Level 4 NVQ RSL (2004)
- Graduate Diploma in British Sign Language and Communication Studies, SLI/UCLAN (2001)
Bio:
Karen qualified as a Registered Sign Language Interpreter (RSLI) in 2004 and has worked across a wide range of domains, including child protection, police, education, community, forensic mental health, media, and VRS/VRI platforms such as 999BSL. Her specialism is theatre and performance interpreting.
Alongside interpreting, Karen is a qualified Professional Supervisor, Senior Practitioner, Practice Assessor and mentor. She serves as a Case Examiner for the NRCPD and is a member of the Association of Sign Language Interpreters (ASLI) as well as Visual Language Professionals (VLP). Karen is passionate about lifelong learning, professional development, and supporting the profession.