Mentoring scheme
Our mentoring scheme pairs newer translators and interpreters with experienced Members and Fellows for 6 months.
Who can join
Students and Associates can apply to be mentored. Members and Fellows with at least 5 years' experience can volunteer as mentors.
CPD hours
Mentees can count up to 10 hours of mentoring sessions as structured CPD. Mentors can count up to 6 hours.
Good to know
- If you're unsure whether something counts, log it with a note; reviewers can query it.
- Interpreters can count assignment preparation as unstructured CPD, up to 5 hours a year.
- Network events with a talk or workshop count as structured CPD.
Downloads
- CPD log template (Excel, 35 KB)
- Reflective notes guide (PDF, 120 KB)
Need help? Contact the professional standards team on standards@sfti.example or 0113 496 0142.
Page last reviewed 27 December 2025