Section 3 / Part 19
Effective Date: May 1, 1998
Functional descriptions of Kansas Quality Assurance Screening (KQAS)
certification levels
This information is provided as a general reference regarding KQAS certification
levels.
Level I, Entry Level Beginner
Should be used for: One-on-one situations of a non-technical nature
where communications can be interrupted as needed for clarification and
feedback. Limited voicing. Limited American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting.
Stronger Pidgin Signed English (PSE) or English transliterating.
Should not be used for: Legal, mental health, educational,
platform, serious medical, critical situations of any nature. Because
Level I represents apprentice level skills, Kansas Commission for the
Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) generally does not recommend use of interpreters
at this level.
Level II, Intermediate Level Beginner
Should be used for: One-on-one situations where communication can
be interrupted easily for clarification. Limited voicing. Limited platform.
Limited group sessions. Acceptable for job applications, orientation sessions,
basic tutoring and non-technical medical exams.
Should not be used for: Legal, mental health, educational,
serious medical, critical situations of any nature. Because Level II
represents apprentice level skills, KCDHH generally does not recommend
use of interpreters at this level.
Level III, Advanced Level Beginner
Should be used for: One-on-one situations and most group or workshop
situations that do not require extensive voicing.
Should not be used for: Legal, mental health counseling,
serious medical, critical situations of any nature.
Level IV, Accomplished Level
Should be used for: Most situations.
Should not be used for: Legal. Discretion should be
used based on situational factors and language level of consumer.
Level V, Master Level
Should be used for: Majority of situations.
Should not be used for: No restrictions are indicated. Interpreter
should use professional judgment in accepting assignments.
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