Section Ed 1020.08 - State Classification Test(a) The state classification test shall consist of 2 sections. Section one shall be a structured interview scored by a minimum of 4 raters. Section 2 shall be a pass or fail performance test scored by a minimum of 4 raters.(b) The structured interview shall be pass or fail and demonstrate the following:(1) Knowledge of and ability to make practical use of the code of professional conduct of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID);(2) Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of an interpreter;(3) Understanding of professional business practices, including the limitations of an interpreter's role, diplomacy required of an interpreter, and the need for attire that enhances the background for signing such as plain clothing and jewelry that does not distract from the interpreting process;(4) Communication skills in ASL and English; and(5) The interpreter's overall professional presentation.(c) The performance test shall consist of an interpreting dialogue, preceded by a warm-up.(d) Each applicant's performance on sections 1 and 2 of the test shall be videotaped.(e) The performance test scoring sheet shall consist of a numerical rating covering the following areas: (1) The rater's ability to comprehend the applicant, based on the applicant's clarity, use of grammar, level of discourse, and use of classifiers;(2) The message equivalency transmitted by the applicant, including: b. Accurate use of morphology;c. Use of affect and register of the original message; andd. The amount of information transmitted;(3) The interpreting process, including: b. Process management; and(4) The applicant's professionalism, including: N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1020.08
Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective 7/13/2021, Expires 7/13/2031