The Ministry of Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism is pleased to announce the launch of a new apprenticeship programme designed to train individuals to become fully qualified British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreters.
This initiative forms part of the Government’s continued commitment to advancing accessibility, equality, and skills development across Gibraltar. The programme will provide apprentices with accredited training in BSL and an understanding of disability related matters through carefully designed modules, equipping them with the knowledge and competencies required to achieve full professional interpreter status.
The apprenticeship will also support the long-term objective of enabling qualified individuals to eventually offer their services on a private and freelance basis, helping to strengthen Gibraltar’s capacity for BSL interpretation across public and private settings.
Apprenticeship will be based on 15 hours per week and paid at NMW for 30 weeks.
Classes will be from 9-12 Monday to Thursday and Friday will be a study day – we will be having 6 hours of online BSL tutoring and 9 hours of disability training .
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The Minister for Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism, the Hon Christian Santos GMD MP said:
“This apprenticeship is a vital step in enhancing inclusion and communication for the hearing impaired community in Gibraltar. It not only addresses a pressing need for more trained interpreters based locally but it also creates a pathway to a rewarding profession. I encourage those with a passion for accessibility and language to apply.”
The programme is open to individuals with a strong commitment to supporting accessibility and inclusion. Prior knowledge of British Sign Language is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Applications and or further information can be submitted through the Government’s careers.gi portal, disability.gov.gi or our meect.gov.gi website.
Applications can be made via the QR code below or by pressing the button below, by no later than Friday 31st October 2025.
