The NAD-RID National Interpreter Certification (NIC) Knowledge test was

implemented in 2003 and the Interview and Performance tests debuted in 2005.

Since becoming operative, thousands of interpreters have taken the tests.

Recently, results of these tests were analyzed by the psychometric experts at

CASTLE, Worldwide.

The examination has resulted in high reliability outcomes for each of the NIC

components. In each of the tests, the threshold value of .8 indicates high reliability. Higher values indicate greater consistency among the ratings. The NIC

Knowledge test had a reliability rate of .90, higher than the accepted standard.

The NIC Performance test had an even higher reliability rating at .971. Finally, the

NIC Interview test showed an impressive reliability rating of .985.

These results strongly indicate that the tests meet the high standards sought by

NAD and RID in developing the exams.

NIC PERFORMANCE EXAM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for the NIC Interview and Performance exam must meet both the Knowledge Requirement and the Educational Requirement. Knowledge Requirement: The Knowledge Requirement is met when at least one of the following is true:

• I have taken and passed the NIC Knowledge Exam within the last 5 years

• I am currently a certified member of RID and hold at least one of the following certifications: IC, TC, CSC, CSC, MCSC, CI, CT, NIC, NIC Advanced, NIC Master, NAD III, NAD IV, NAD V (Note: the Ed:K-12 certification does NOT fulfill this requirement)  Educational Requirement: The Educational Requirement is met when at least one of the following is true:

• I have submitted my college degree to RID and my RID account shows that I have fulfilled the Educational Requirements for Performance Exams.

• I hold an associate’s degree or higher in any field and have attached a copy of my college transcript to this application.

• I do not have an associate’s degree or higher, but I have attached a completed Alternative Pathway to Eligibility application to this exam application. (The Alternative Pathway application form, along with an FAQ, sample form, and guide to filling out the form is available on the RID Web site, www.rid.org)

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NIC Written Exam candidates

• Candidate MUST be at least 18 years old to take the exam.

• Currently Certified Members of RID in good standing holding one of the following certificates: CI, CT, CSC, MCSC, IC, TC, IC/TC, NAD III, NAD IV, NAD V do not need to take the NIC Written Knowledge Exam.

• The NIC Knowledge CBT is NOT administered at RID Supersites

• This does not include Ed:K-12 Certified Members.

National Interpreter Certificate Exam is a Pass or Fail System

The New Candidate Handbook is online at RID.org

Persons eligible to take the NIC test include:

• Candidates for certification for either the RID Generalist Written test or the NIC Knowledge Test. Candidates for certification have up to five (5) years from the date they passed the written test to take and pass at least one of the performance tests (90.01). If a candidate fails to take and pass at least one of the performance tests within the five-year time frame, s/he will be required to reapply for the written test and pay all related fees.

• Currently certified members of RID holding one of the following certificates: CI, CT, CSC, MCSC, IC, TC, IC/TC, NAD III, NAD IV, NAD V.

• Beginning June 30, 2009, hearing candidates for certification must have a minimum of an associate's degree to take a performance exam.

• Beginning June 30, 2012, hearing candidates for certification must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree to take a performance exam.

• For the Alternative Pathway to eligibility candidates, see the application at www.RID.Org. Testing and Testing Process

Candidates are encouraged to register for preferred test location(s) well in advance, as slots fill quickly. Testing slots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.