Diploma of Interpreting
Here's a professional career offering fantastic opportunities all around the world! This course covers building glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments, using routine health terminology in two languages, using routine legal terminology in two languages, interpreting through communication media, and more.
We rely so much on communication in all aspects of life — work, business, politics, sport, media etc — and we're living in a global society where information is shared all around the world. This means there's always a need for skilled interpreters!
Whether you're working in press conferences, legal proceedings, interviews, or in any number of different scenarios — this course will tech you how to interpret dialogue between two languages and become a professional interpreter. Depending on your training provider, you can specialise in spoken language or AUSLAN.
The course covers building glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments, using routine health terminology in two languages, using routine legal terminology in two languages, interpreting through communication media, and much more.
Note: This course is best suited for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Industry area
- English, Languages and Foundation Studies
Study areas
- Foreign Languages
- General Education
Course ID
- National ID: PSP50922
- WA State ID: BIB0
This course is not currently available at any WA TAFE colleges.
For more information about other courses available or coming up at TAFE, use our map to locate and contact your closest TAFE campus
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This qualification covers the competencies required to interpret and to convey information using specific terminology for a specific audience. The Diploma of Interpreting prepares interpreters for work typically in the community and business domains, including sectors such as general health, welfare and community services, educational and social contexts, and tourism.
Delivery location
Begin your path to a rewarding career in interpreting with the NAATI-endorsed PSP50922 Diploma of Interpreting. Delivered at 60/188 Newcastle Street, Perth, this course is specially designed for individuals who are fluent in English and at least one other language, making it ideal for both aspiring interpreters and professionals looking to enhance their skills. Our program focuses on providing practical experience and in-depth knowledge in various interpreting settings. Completing the PSP50922 Diploma paves the way for numerous career opportunities in government, healthcare, legal, community services, education, business, and freelance interpreting. We offer an engaging, face-to-face learning environment in Perth. Recognizing the need for flexibility, live online sessions via Zoom are also available, allowing participation from anywhere. To enrol, you must demonstrate fluency in English and another language. This ensures that all our students have the foundational skills necessary for success in the program and the interpreting profession. For more details or to confirm your eligibility, please contact us at info@bic.wa.edu.au or call 62431203. Embark on your interpreting journey with the PSP50922 Diploma of Interpreting and unlock a world of professional opportunities.
Delivery location
PSP50922 - Diploma of Interpreting will develop your skills and knowledge to interpret between two languages, in general dialogue and monologue settings and control the interaction to assist retention and recall. The Diploma of Interpreting prepares interpreters for work typically in the community and business domains, including sectors such as general health, welfare and community services, educational and social contexts, and tourism. As well as interactions such as initial police interviews, over the counter interviews in customer and community information services, non-complex disability assistance, and other informal business and workplace interactions. This course goes for 15 months - 45 weeks (including four (4) face-to-face weekend workshops):
- Term 1 – 10 weeks (5 hours per week)
- Term 2 – 9 weeks (6 hours per week)
- Term 3 – 9 weeks (6 hours per week)
- Term 4 – 8 weeks (6 hours per week)
- Term 5 – 9 weeks (6 hours per week)
Face-to-face and live online sessions are timetabled in the relevant Course Guide. Outside this time, students are expected to complete approximately 10 hours per week for individual study, online learning, revision and processing of information from class activities, research and preparation of assessments, and community contact. In addition to this, students will be required to physically attend four (4) weekend workshops throughout the duration of the course. More information about entry requirements, units, fees and more can be found on our Diploma of Interpreting webpage.
Delivery location
We rely so much on communication in all aspects of life — work, business, politics, sport, media etc — and we're living in a global society where information is shared all around the world. This means there's always a need for skilled interpreters!
Whether you're working in press conferences, legal proceedings, interviews, or in any number of different scenarios — this course will tech you how to interpret dialogue between two languages and become a professional interpreter. Depending on your training provider, you can specialise in spoken language or AUSLAN.
The course covers building glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments, using routine health terminology in two languages, using routine legal terminology in two languages, interpreting through communication media, and much more.
Note: This course is best suited for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Industry area
- English, Languages and Foundation Studies
Study areas
- Foreign Languages
- General Education
Course ID
- National ID: PSP50922
- WA State ID: BIB0
This course is not currently available at any WA TAFE colleges.
For more information about other courses available or coming up at TAFE, use our map to locate and contact your closest TAFE campus
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This qualification covers the competencies required to interpret and to convey information using specific terminology for a specific audience. The Diploma of Interpreting prepares interpreters for work typically in the community and business domains, including sectors such as general health, welfare and community services, educational and social contexts, and tourism.
Delivery location
Begin your path to a rewarding career in interpreting with the NAATI-endorsed PSP50922 Diploma of Interpreting. Delivered at 60/188 Newcastle Street, Perth, this course is specially designed for individuals who are fluent in English and at least one other language, making it ideal for both aspiring interpreters and professionals looking to enhance their skills. Our program focuses on providing practical experience and in-depth knowledge in various interpreting settings. Completing the PSP50922 Diploma paves the way for numerous career opportunities in government, healthcare, legal, community services, education, business, and freelance interpreting. We offer an engaging, face-to-face learning environment in Perth. Recognizing the need for flexibility, live online sessions via Zoom are also available, allowing participation from anywhere. To enrol, you must demonstrate fluency in English and another language. This ensures that all our students have the foundational skills necessary for success in the program and the interpreting profession. For more details or to confirm your eligibility, please contact us at info@bic.wa.edu.au or call 62431203. Embark on your interpreting journey with the PSP50922 Diploma of Interpreting and unlock a world of professional opportunities.
Delivery location
PSP50922 - Diploma of Interpreting will develop your skills and knowledge to interpret between two languages, in general dialogue and monologue settings and control the interaction to assist retention and recall. The Diploma of Interpreting prepares interpreters for work typically in the community and business domains, including sectors such as general health, welfare and community services, educational and social contexts, and tourism. As well as interactions such as initial police interviews, over the counter interviews in customer and community information services, non-complex disability assistance, and other informal business and workplace interactions. This course goes for 15 months - 45 weeks (including four (4) face-to-face weekend workshops):
- Term 1 – 10 weeks (5 hours per week)
- Term 2 – 9 weeks (6 hours per week)
- Term 3 – 9 weeks (6 hours per week)
- Term 4 – 8 weeks (6 hours per week)
- Term 5 – 9 weeks (6 hours per week)
Face-to-face and live online sessions are timetabled in the relevant Course Guide. Outside this time, students are expected to complete approximately 10 hours per week for individual study, online learning, revision and processing of information from class activities, research and preparation of assessments, and community contact. In addition to this, students will be required to physically attend four (4) weekend workshops throughout the duration of the course. More information about entry requirements, units, fees and more can be found on our Diploma of Interpreting webpage.
Delivery location
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