C-26, r. 273 - Regulation respecting the terms and conditions for the issue of a permit by the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec

Section 4 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

4. To obtain a certified translator’s permit, a certified terminologist’s permit or a certified interpreter’s permit, the candidate shall also complete the supervised initiation program for professional practice with respect to the specific category of permit applied for, the components and objectives of which are as follows:

(1)  the program is set up and supervised by the Order;

(2)  it shall take place over a period of 6 consecutive months;

(3)  its objective is to allow a candidate for certification in translation, terminology or interpretation to benefit from the advice and supervision of an experienced translator, hereafter called a mentor, who will help the candidate to assimilate the professional standards, rules, tools and responsibilities along with university acquired skills, within the framework of professional practice;

(4)  during regularly scheduled meetings, the mentor examines the candidate’s work and discusses with him all aspects of the professional act, suggests topics for further reflection on the practice and answers questions, then assesses the meeting, the progress noted and any improvements to be made;

(5)  at the end of the program, the mentor makes an assessment of the candidate’s aptitude to practise the profession in accordance with recognized standards and draws up a recommendation for the Committee. The Committee shall receive the recommendation within the month following the end of the program;

(6)  within 3 months following the end of the program, the Committee files its recommendations with the board of directors.

O.C. 219-98, s. 4.