Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set
This short course skill set is ideal for anyone considering a career as an interpreter.
If you're considering a career as an interpreter, this short course skill set will help you to gain the skills needed for entry into this specialist field. You'll develop your verbal and written communication skills to enable you to interpret messages accurately and fluently.
You'll also learn about ethical standards for interpreters, and gain skills to deal with diverse settings and people to manage interactions effectively.
This skill set consists of units from nationally recognised and accredited qualifications. Successful completion can provide credit, should you pursue further study in a related qualification.
Industry area
- English, Languages and Foundation Studies
Study area
- Interpreting
Course ID
- National ID: PSPSS00063
- WA State ID: AE892
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 introductory skill set will help you to tackle the skills needed to be an interpreter.
This skill set is designed for people who have work experience as an interpreter and wish to meet the eligibility criteria for the NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) Certified Provisional Interpreter test or the NAATI Recognised Practising credential.
Skill set covers: • understanding ethical standards in interpreting • preparing for interpreting assignments• communication techniques • building glossaries
Taught in a mixed-language cohort, this skill set fulfills the training and ethical competency prerequisites only.
To satisfy the intercultural competency and language proficiency prerequisites, you can apply to NAATI and you will receive further instructions regarding the provision of additional evidence of language proficiency or the necessity to undergo an Intercultural Competency screening test.
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
If you're considering a career as an interpreter, this short course skill set will help you to gain the skills needed for entry into this specialist field. You'll develop your verbal and written communication skills to enable you to interpret messages accurately and fluently.
You'll also learn about ethical standards for interpreters, and gain skills to deal with diverse settings and people to manage interactions effectively.
This skill set consists of units from nationally recognised and accredited qualifications. Successful completion can provide credit, should you pursue further study in a related qualification.
Industry area
- English, Languages and Foundation Studies
Study area
- Interpreting
Course ID
- National ID: PSPSS00063
- WA State ID: AE892
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
This introductory skill set will help you to tackle the skills needed to be an interpreter.
This skill set is designed for people who have work experience as an interpreter and wish to meet the eligibility criteria for the NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) Certified Provisional Interpreter test or the NAATI Recognised Practising credential.
Skill set covers: • understanding ethical standards in interpreting • preparing for interpreting assignments• communication techniques • building glossaries
Taught in a mixed-language cohort, this skill set fulfills the training and ethical competency prerequisites only.
To satisfy the intercultural competency and language proficiency prerequisites, you can apply to NAATI and you will receive further instructions regarding the provision of additional evidence of language proficiency or the necessity to undergo an Intercultural Competency screening test.
Delivery location
This introductory skill set will help you to tackle the skills needed to be an interpreter.
This skill set is designed for people who have work experience as an interpreter and wish to meet the eligibility criteria for the NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) Certified Provisional Interpreter test or the NAATI Recognised Practising credential.
Skill set covers: • understanding ethical standards in interpreting • preparing for interpreting assignments• communication techniques • building glossaries
Taught in a mixed-language cohort, this skill set fulfills the training and ethical competency prerequisites only.
To satisfy the intercultural competency and language proficiency prerequisites, you can apply to NAATI and you will receive further instructions regarding the provision of additional evidence of language proficiency or the necessity to undergo an Intercultural Competency screening test.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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