The Examination Board of Authorised Translators, which operates in conjunction with the Finnish National Agency for Education, grants the right to practise as an authorised translator upon application.
In addition, the Board’s tasks include:
- passing/failing an authorised translator's examination
- making arrangements related to organising examinations for authorised translator
- overseeing the activities of authorised translators.
The Board members represent educational institutions and professionals in the translation sector, professionals working as authorised translators, and parties that use authorised translators’ services.