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Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English)

  • Diploma

The Diploma of Interpreting provides foundational skills for new entrants to the interpreting industry. Students are prepared for work typically in the community and business domains which include sectors such as general health, welfare, education, tourism, and social services.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
20 weeks full-time
Course Code
PSP50916
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, Feb, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct, Nov
International Fees
$6,500 total

About this course

The Diploma of Interpreting provides foundational skills for new entrants to the interpreting industry. Students are prepared for work typically in the community and business domains which include sectors such as general health, welfare, education, tourism, and social services. Interpreters are also prepared for non-complex disability assistance, preliminary police interviews, and other communication situations encountered in customer and community information environments. The course prepares students to interpret in informal business and workplace contexts where the consequences of errors in communicative intent can be readily managed. Candidates need to have a strong background in written and spoken English and Mandarin (Chinese) to qualify for enrolment.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completion of a recognised degree or diploma or equivalent

English Proficiency
Upper-intermediate Level of English
OR
IELTS Test Score of 6.0
OR
Other recognised English Language tests such as:

  • TOEFL iBT Test Score of 74-75
  • PTE Academic Test Score of 50
  • Cambridge English: FCE
  • OET C Grade
  • TOEFL PBT Test Score of 525
  • TOEIC 670

Study locations

West Perth

Career pathways

This qualification suits students seeking a career in the following job roles:

  • Interpreter
  • Communication Officer
  • Office Assistant

Course structure

Students must successfully complete the following units:

  • PSPTIS001 Apply codes and standards to ethical practice
  • PSPTIS002 Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments
  • PSPTIS003 Prepare to translate and interpret
  • PSPTIS040 Interpret in general dialogue settings (LOTE-English)
  • PSPTIS041 Interpret in general monologue settings (LOTE-English)
  • PSPTIS042 Manage discourses in general settings
  • PSPTIS043 Use routine subject area terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English)
  • SITXLAN3115 Conduct oral communication in a language other than English (Mandarin)
  • PSPTIS045 Demonstrate routine English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts
  • PSPTIS046 Use routine education terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English)
  • PSPTIS047 Use routine health terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English)
  • PSPTIS048 Use routine legal terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English)

Credit for prior study or work

Recognition is available (on application) to students with prior skills, experience, knowledge or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of your studies.