Translation quality control

in DGTDerk Huizing

Quality adviserDirectorate-general for Translation

Directorate C6 November 2015

2006• Task Force Quality Management in

Translation

3 phases• Before translation starts

• During translation• After translation ends

Report 2009• http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/translation/publications/studies/quality_management_translation_en.pdf

2013• Full time quality advisers ABCD

• Quality officers (not always full time) in each Language Department

Reference model• Level 1

• Quality management framework

Reference model• Level 2

• Translation Quality Guidelines• Guidelines for Evaluation of

Outsourced Translations

• Manual of Procedures

Reference model• Level 3

• Language-specific style guides and guidelines

Translation quality guidelines

• Fit-for-purpose concept:• the communicative intent and

purposes and the risks involved, per text category

Translation quality guidelines

• Specifications, risks, pay special attention to

Translation quality guidelines

• Recommended minimum level of quality control (normal /exceptional

circumstances)

Translation quality guidelines

A. Legal documentsB. Policy and administrative documentsC. Information for the publicD. Input for EU legislation, policy formulation and administration

Risk assessment normal circumstances

Risk assessment exceptional circumstances

Thank you