BSL CPD TRAINING
Clive Mason Training
CPD that makes you think.Practical, reflective CPD training for BSL interpreters, translators, trainee professionals and organisations working with Deaf communities.Delivered in British Sign Language via Zoom or face-to-face.
Meet Clive
ABOUT
Learn from Clive’s extensive experience in BSL interpreting, translation and training.Clive Mason is a Deaf native BSL user, Registered Sign Language Translator, interpreter, teacher, trainer and broadcaster with over 40 years’ experience across Deaf communication, BSL media, education, interpreting and translation.Known for his long-standing work on BBC’s See Hear, Clive has taught and mentored generations of interpreters, translators and Deaf professionals, and contributed to major national BSL broadcasts and professional training.His CPD training brings together lived Deaf experience, professional expertise and real-world practice — helping interpreters and translators develop clearer visual BSL, stronger professional judgement and greater confidence.BBC See Hear presenter • Early Deaf BSL television presenter • Registered Sign Language Translator • Interpreter • Lecturer • CPD trainer
CPD TOPICS
Training explores the real-world decisions interpreters and translators make every day in practice.Topics include:✓ Visual BSL and language use
✓ Translation choices and meaning transfer
✓ Interpreting practice
✓ Ethics and professional judgement
✓ Deaf culture and cultural competence
✓ Reflective practice
✓ Working effectively with Deaf clients, professionals and servicesBespoke CPD is also available for teams, organisations and professional groups.
ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING
Personalised mentoring for BSL interpreters, BSL translators and trainee professionals.A supportive space to reflect on your work, explore ideas and strengthen your professional practice.Mentoring may include:✓ Translation and meaning transfer
✓ Skopos Theory and purpose
✓ Constructed Action, depiction and visual communication
✓ Reflective practice and professional decision-making
✓ Feedback on interpreting and translation work
✓ Support with CPD, presentations or academic studyEach session is tailored to your individual learning goals.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
This CPD training is suitable for:
✓ BSL/English interpreters
✓ BSL translators
✓ Trainee professionals
✓ Communication support professionals
✓ Organisations working with Deaf clients or communities
✓ Newly qualified interpreters
✓ Experienced practitioners seeking specialist CPD
UPCOMING CPD TRAINING
Practical, reflective CPD workshops delivered in BSL for interpreters, translators, trainee professionals and communication support professionals.Structured CPD. Materials provided. Certificate after attendance.
Purpose vs Fidelity in BSL Interpreting and Translation
Choose from three dates:Wed 23 Sep, 7-9pm
Sat 10 Oct, 10am-12pm
Sun 18 Oct, 10am-12pm
Zoom | 2 CPD hoursWhen should we stay close to the source — and when should we prioritise purpose, meaning or audience?A practical workshop exploring fidelity, audience needs and ethical decision-making in BSL interpreting and translation.
Thinking Visually
Visual Strategies in BSL Interpreting and TranslationSat 28 Nov 2026
10:00am-2:00pm
Zoom | 4 CPD hoursWhat happens when we move beyond signs and start thinking visually?Deaf people naturally experience and communicate information visually. This practical workshop explores how visual thinking can support more natural, engaging and effective BSL interpreting and translation.Drawing on Constructed Action, Constructed Dialogue, depiction and perspective, participants will explore ways of moving beyond English-influenced signing and creating more authentic, natural and effective BSL.
Interpreting Medical Concepts
Sat 17 October 2026
10:00am–2:00pm
Zoom | 4 CPD hoursMedical information can be complex, sensitive and challenging to interpret clearly.This specialist workshop explores visual approaches to interpreting medical concepts in BSL.
Skopos Theory and Constructed Action in BSL Interpreting
Sat 5 December 2026
10:00am–2:00pm
Zoom | 4 CPD hoursTheory doesn’t have to stay in books.This workshop explores how Skopos Theory and Constructed Action can support clearer, more purposeful and more visual decision-making in BSL interpreting.
BESPOKE TRAINING
Need CPD for your team, organisation or interpreting group?Bespoke sessions can be arranged for organisations, teams, trainee professionals, universities and professional groups.Training can be delivered via Zoom or face-to-face and tailored to your context.Please get in touch with the following information:✓ Preferred topic or area of focus
✓ Number of participants
✓ Zoom or face-to-face preference
Meet Clive
CONTACT
Interested in CPD training, mentoring or a bespoke session?Please contact Clive Mason to discuss availability, workshop topics, mentoring or booking options.Email: [email protected]