In order to be able to work professionally as a sign language interpreter, professional training is required, which is offered in the form of a Bachelor's degree course.

After successfully completing the program, trained sign language interpreters are awarded the "Bachelor of Arts Universities of Applied Sciences in Sign Language Interpreting".

In addition to a high school diploma, a vocational baccalaureate, a teaching diploma or a degree from a university of applied sciences, those interested in studying to become a sign language interpreter must also pass an entrance examination, have good eyesight and hearing, understand a Swiss German dialect, speak High German and be resident in one of the sponsoring cantons. In addition, at least 84 DSGS course lessons must be attended by the start of the course, which can be taken individually or as a preliminary course for the course. Persons with other educational backgrounds can contact the head of studies and take part in a separate entrance examination.

During the Bachelor's degree program in Sign Language Interpreting, students acquire comprehensive specialist skills, methodological skills, personal skills and social skills. These include the basics of linguistics, translation studies, interculturality and sociology and their application, a command of Swiss German sign language, High German and a Swiss German dialect as well as their translation, transliterating and interpreting, the acquisition of a wide variety of content and extensive background knowledge of history, politics, society, philosophy and ethics. Sign language interpreters are able to apply conflict and problem-solving strategies, work professionally with others, use memorization techniques, apply general working techniques as well as scientific, transcription and evaluation methods. They also practice the code of ethics, are able to adapt to changing situations and integrate their own and others' expectations and values into their interpreting work.

The Bachelor's degree course in Sign Language Interpreting is a full-time course, not part-time.

Anyone wishing to work as a sign language interpreter must register with the procom Interpreting Agency Foundation and can decide for themselves whether or not they wish to accept any assignments offered.