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Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English)


 National Code: PSP50916
 TAFE SA Code: TP01059


2023 start

Description

This course provides you the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to effectively interpret in a range of settings. You will be able to concentrate on language-specific terminology with a tutor who is a certified and experienced interpreter in your language. Your classes will be in an online virtual classroom environment.

This course is comprehensive and it is the best way to improve your interpreting skills and language proficiency to reach the necessary level to become a Certified Provisional Interpreter and a confident practitioner.
If you are already certified, you can use the Diploma of Interpreting as professional development and to improve your skills.

This qualification is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) and is the preferred and recommended pathway by NAATI to the Certified Provisional Interpreter test.

NOTE: It is important that you read the Information Sheet by clicking on “Additional Information” below to have full details about the course and its structure.

Please click on “Important Information” below for details about Interpreting Skills for NAATI Certification skill set.

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12 months 

Part Time

Interpreter
Interpreter

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Study Mode
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Virtual Classroom

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Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
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Apply 22 Apr 2024

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Applicants are required to select one preference from the list below.

Code
Mandarin 128
Spanish 129
Persian 135
Dari 136
Vietnamese 139
Cantonese 142
Hazaragi 143
Italian 144
Indonesian 145

Course Admission Requirements

you must have:

  • Completion of Interpreting Skills for NAATI Certification skill set and
  • Satisfactory performance in an English and LOTE oral language assessment
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by oral proficiency assessment score

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Entry Recommendations
Students must complete the Interpreter Skills for NAATI Certification (ISNC) short course (or equivalent) before starting the Diploma of Interpreting.

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
Classes are online virtual classroom sessions of 3 hours, 2 nights a week. Virtual classroom can be accessed anywhere you have a computer and internet connection. You will need to study privately for around 4-5 hours weekly to complete assessments and course requirements.

Industry Conditions and Skills
You will need to have high proficiency in English and a language other than English (LOTE). Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
Oral language assessment interview fee of $35.

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 12 month course
Subsidised
$1,308 - $1,690
$2,616 - $3,379
Concession
$948 - $1,225
$1,896 - $2,449
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training requires applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?
Full Fee
$4,188 - $5,410
$8,376 - $10,819

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Opportunities exist for freelance work and casual employment with interpreting agencies in a variety of areas such as general health, welfare and community services, customer and community information services. Opportunities also exist in tourism, export trade and in education (bi-lingual assistants).

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English) (PSP50916)
    This course examines interpreting in areas of community services, health, education, employment, law, immigration and citizenship. You will learn skills and terminology specific to interpreting between your language and English. This course requires completion of 7 core units and 5 elective units. Four of these units are completed in the skills set. This qualification is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) and is the preferred and recommended pathway by NAATI to the Certified Provisional Interpreter test.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    93%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    88%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2021 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply codes and standards to ethical practice 30
    Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments 20
    Interpret in general dialogue settings (LOTE-English) 100
    Interpret in general monologue settings (LOTE-English) 80
    Manage discourses in general settings 20
    Prepare to translate and interpret 30
    Use routine subject area terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English) 60

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Demonstrate routine English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts 60
    Demonstrate routine LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts 60
    Intperpret through communication media 40
    Use routine health terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English) 25
    Use routine legal terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English) 25

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Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English)
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