Membership Categories

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Applicants may be accepted into HKIT in one of the following categories:

Admission Requirement

Individuals who:

■  Are holders of an Accredited Degree (Major in Translation and Interpretation) at a Greater China tertiary institution with good academic results; OR

　➢ Accredited Degree (Major in Translation and Interpretation) 

　➢ Good academic result means that the applicant is required to have passed the course with a minimum overall average grade of B (80/100) and a minimum of B+ (85/100) in the practical components of translation or interpreting courses. The applicant who fails to achieve a good academic result but has at least 1 year of full-time employment as a translator or interpreter within an organisation that provides supervision and professional development will be accessed on a case-by-case basis.

■  Are holders of a Recognised Degree (Major in Translation and Interpretation) from an overseas tertiary institution; OR

　➢ The HKIT is developing its list of Recognised Degree. An overseas degree will be accessed on a case-by-case basis. You are encouraged to submit your application. 

■  Are holders of Recognised Industry Qualification or Membership; OR

　➢ Recognised Industry Qualification

　●  ATA-Certified Translator;

　●  China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters (CATTI); or

　●  NAATI Certified Translator, Certified Interpreter, Certified Specialist, Health/Legal/Conference Interpreter.

　➢ Recognised Membership

　●  Equivalent professional qualification from members of FIT at the Council’s discretion.

■  Have passed the HKIT Qualified Translator / Interpreter Exam; OR

　➢ The HKIT is developing its Qualified Translator / Interpreter Exam with stakeholders from the industry.

■  Other equivalent qualifications and/or experience may be considered at the Council’s discretion.

　➢ substantial published translation work, with an ISBN, which acknowledges the name of the translator;

　➢ at least 3 years of full-time employment as a translator or interpreter within an organisation that provides supervision and professional development; or

　➢ in exceptional cases, well-documented evidence of at least 3 years of regular and extensive work as a self-employed translator or interpreter.

The HKIT Honorary Fellowship and HKIT Fellowship are intended for individuals who have made a distinguished contribution to the translation community. Fellowships are by nomination and approval of the Council.