Plain English Summary – CPD and Work Practice Policy 
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is any learning or activity that helps you maintain and grow your skills as a professional interpreter.

Structured CPD
This includes activities with clear learning goals (e.g. training courses). You should collect evidence of doing the training (e.g. attendance certificate)

Unstructured CPD
This includes informal learning activities (e.g. private study, volunteering on committees etc.). You do a Reflective Journal (e.g. 350–500 words, 3–5 min ISL video/voice note) explaining what you learned.

Deaf Community Engagement (DCE)
This is taking part in Deaf social, cultural, or community events (e.g. religious services). You should record a 3–5-minute ISL video describing the event and what you learned. This is for hearing interpreters only.

CPD Hours
You need to do a set number of CPD hours every 12 months.

 • Deaf Interpreters should do:
         o 12 hours Structured CPD
         o 12 hours Unstructured CPD

 • Hearing Interpreters should do:
         o 12 hours Structured CPD
         o 6 hours Unstructured CPD
         o 6 hours Deaf Community Engagement

You should keep a record of your CPD, this includes:
 • Personal Learning Plan (says what you want to learn in the next 12 months)
 • Evidence of Attendance (for Structured CPD)
 • Reflective Journal (for Unstructured CPD)
 • ISL Video Diary (for Deaf Community Engagement – hearing interpreters only)
 • CPD Log (A list of all your CPD activities)

Work Practice Requirements
Work practice is a separate and distinct requirement that applies in addition to CPD requirements. You must complete at least 12 interpreting assignments (minimum of 12 hours) every 12 months (being the same 12-month cycle as your CPD cycle). This can include paid and voluntary work. Keep evidence of your interpreting work (e.g. invoices or email from agencies/organisations).

Exemptions
If you are unable to meet the CPD or work practice requirements (due to illness, other work, etc.), you can apply for an exemption by emailing RISLI.

Audits
RISLI will audit at least 5% of interpreters each year. If selected, you must provide evidence of your CPD and work practice.
If your records are incomplete or not acceptable, you may be asked to:
• Submit extra information
• Be re-audited next year Page 3 of 11
• Be referred to the Registration Sub-committee

Please note this is a short summary of the policy. Please see the full CPD and Work Practice policy for the full requirements of RISLI.