New RID test--is it passable???

Can one, via the RID get an ASL certification? Should that be a certification that should be offered?
 
RID certifies interpreters, both deaf and hearing, to interpret. They don't certify anyone in ASL.

The Sign Language Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI, thought I think the name recently changed) is a way to rate the sign language skills of a person (it isn't a test of interpreting skills, just language skills).
 
HoHGuyOhio said:
I got my NIC results today. I passed at the Advanced level. :dance2:
Click to expand...
:bowdown:

I just attended an all day workshop last Saturday on the NIC interview; it was quite an eye opener. I congratulate you, especially for getting the Advanced level. :P

I want to try the NIC. I need to get the "new" CPC down first (I'm so "old school", I'm still thinking code of ethics, heh, heh).

Again :applause:
 
I took the new NIC -RID written exam THREE times and failed:ugh3: I :pissed: after studying so hard even paid $300 for a mentor to help me out. The :pissed: isn't going to get me anyway where, I have sort taken a break from studying. I am working on my skill building with ASL sign to voice and voice to sign which is more important before taking any kind of performance test. I need to pass the written test before I can take the performance that's a challenge in itself.. for all us terps out there here is a big :grouphug:
 
Any Advice....

Oceanblue7 said:
I took the new NIC -RID written exam THREE times and failed:ugh3: I :pissed: after studying so hard even paid $300 for a mentor to help me out. The :pissed: isn't going to get me anyway where, I have sort taken a break from studying. I am working on my skill building with ASL sign to voice and voice to sign which is more important before taking any kind of performance test. I need to pass the written test before I can take the performance that's a challenge in itself.. for all us terps out there here is a big :grouphug:
Click to expand...

Any advice for me WOW from the sounds of it you did everything you could. What went wrong, what was hard about it? I would appreciate any and all feedback about the written test. I plan on taking it as early as next month. Thanks!
 
No worry. Work for us. We have several hospital, legal, and educational subcontracts that do not require certification.

RID is a waste of your time.

You can sign and translate, its time you put that to work for you and not let RID stand in your way.

Richard
 
If I were deaf, I would never accept an interpreter who had not been certified by NAD or RID to interpret for me at a hospital. I'm saying this as someone who has worked with certified and non-certified interpreters and while yes, certification does not guarantee perfection, it gives you at least a fighting chance of getting a capable interpreter. Uncertified interpreters are less reliable, skillwise, and you have no idea what kind of evaluation process they go through. And I am saying this as someone who does not have the skills to do hospital interpreting, so it is not fear of job competition (especially since I will be mostly teaching from now on) that informs my opinion.
 
Also, uncertified interpreters are less likely to be ethical, because they know they can get away with it. Certified interpreters risk losing their certification if they are not ethical.
 
Still reading and catching up on good information here.

I have not hoped to go much higher than SCPI and other state certifications because of the horror stories I have heard about RID.

I imagine some are true and some are exaggerated

Uncertified interpreters are less reliable, skillwise, and you have no idea what kind of evaluation process they go through
Click to expand...
I certainly see your point and value your opinion because you are at the top end, I do know plenty of interpreters who are not RID but can and do interpret rings around some I have met that have the certification.

I guess my question is that if the test is so subjective, How can it be fixed to reflect skill from a truely objective level?

Do those here who are RID certified get to input into the process for those who follow?
 
timmie said:
I know of two people, (one NAD level five) who failed the test. How can this be ?
Has anyone else heard about the new test and why it is so difficult? I dont want to waste my money if there is no chance of passing..... :tears:
Click to expand...

Yes I know what you mean.... I know a guy who has deaf parents.. he went to the deaf clun all the times.. he was very fluent with ASL.... yet he failed RID tests 5 times before he finally passed....
 
ASLGAL said:
Do those here who are RID certified get to input into the process for those who follow?
Click to expand...
I'm not sure what you mean, but I know that there are very few people on this board who have passed the NIC test. I have my CI/CT but since that test isn't offered anymore the knowledge I have about it wouldn't be helpful to anyone looking to get certified with the NIC! What did you mean by "input into the process?"
 
What did you mean by "input into the process?"
Click to expand...

I was asking if those who become certified are asked for their input as far as making the testing better or improving the whole process. A survey or roundtable type thing.

No offense intended, there is always room for improvement in everything.
 
Oh...I don't think they are at this stage. When the NIC was first being developed, it went through numerous refinement processes from experts from all different perspectives - metrics, interpreting, psychology, etc. I haven't heard about a survey or focus group for the NIC test anymore. I think the first few rounds of people who took it might have been asked for their feedback, but I doubt they are anymore. Nobody I know who has passed the NIC has mentioned being asked for feedback; I was never asked for any on the CI/CT.
 
ASLGAL said:
I do know plenty of interpreters who are not RID but can and do interpret rings around some I have met that have the certification.
Click to expand...

True, but think of it this way: by requesting an interpreter you are pretty much rolling the dice. The dice aren't always going to go your way no matter what you do, but going with a certified interpreter at least weights the dice in your favor to some extent.

And it isn't just the test's fault. There is literally no way to make an interpreting performance test totally objective. It's just not possible, by the very nature of interpreting. And there are other non-test-related factors to figure in, like for example the fact that some excellent interpreters are very bad test-takers. I also have encountered fabulous interpreters who could not pass the new RID performance test and in at least once case I know it's because he has issues with being videotaped and tested.
 
Freedym said:
Any advice for me WOW from the sounds of it you did everything you could. What went wrong, what was hard about it? I would appreciate any and all feedback about the written test. I plan on taking it as early as next month. Thanks!
Click to expand...

I am back on track studying with an online mentor program , this is for anyone whose going to take the written or performance.

Signs of Development Home Page

You have to register accordingly, right now the session is going on will have another one in September I believe. Its worth it! I should have spent my money on this one instead of the previous mentor I had. I highly recommend it you will learn a lot!
 
Signs of Development is a good course, I took their program for the old written test and when I actually took the test I felt their program was very helpful.
 
Back
Top