The team process All team members are constantly active in the team process. They rotate between primary and support roles. Primary roles are directed to the consumers and include tasks such as signing and voicing. In team interpreting, interpreters rotate at regular intervals, usually 20 to 30 minutes, while providing continuity in the message transmission.
Rotation greatly reduces mental and physical fatigue by allowing a shift of tasks.
Continuity is assured as all team members remain present and actively involved, thereby maintaining awareness of the content and context of the information being transmitted. In some situations, more than one team is required. To assure quality service delivery, a team will take sufficient time to decide upon the appropriate placement of primary and support interpreters and their respective functions during the assignment. Arrangements for sound system and other equipment or logistical needs should be made in advance. The Association believes that through team interpreting, presenters, audiences and individuals can receive optimum interpreting services, because interpreters are able to function at their best.