The Junior Trainee Interpreter is a sign language interpreter who is working towards becoming a Trainee Interpreter. They will have attained BSL skills that have been assessed at Level 3 NVQ or equivalent, together with an agreed standard of English skills.

They are currently working through, or may have completed a recognised sign language Interpreter training Programme.
Alternatively they may be following an Individual Interpreter Development Programme agreed with an Approved Assessment Centre for the Level 4 NVQ in Interpreting (BSL/English).

They should have a good knowledge of the Deaf Community and interpreting issues, but they are still developing their language and interpreting skills, and may not have had a great deal of practical experience of interpreting.