Community Interpreting Stage 2
- Start date(s): September
- Centre(s): Online
- Course duration: 12 weeks
Course details
The Community Interpreting Stage 1 course is ideal for adults who are interested in developing the skills required to become an interpreter/translator.
On this course, you will develop your awareness of the English language and knowledge, your understanding of community, public service and voluntary organisations where interpreters might work, and the role of the community interpreter and some basic specialism knowledge.
On this course you will learn about the following:
- The required skills and qualities of an interpreter
- Interpreting ethical codes
- Good and bad practice in interpreting and translation
- The different types of interpreting, including consecutive, whispered and on-site translation
- Building comprehensive glossaries of key vocabulary required in the most common interpreting settings
- Reflecting on your own performance and identifying what to improve and how to do it
- What working as an interpreter/translator involves, and how to find work.
This course is delivered online and as such access to a device (laptop or computer) at home is required, as well as a quiet study space and good internet connection. You can apply to our Chromebook loan system if you do not have a suitable device.
For this course, you will be required to create a portfolio of evidence meeting the assessment criteria for the qualification.
You will also be assessed by a qualified external assessor on your ability to translate/interpret.
To be eligible for this course, you must have Level 2 or above English skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing and a similar level of ability in at least one other community language, including the ability to read and write a second language.
Career and progression routes
Following this course, you could be ready to join the Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting course with MAES and take your learning to a higher level. You may also decide to progress to a DPSI qualification.
Many former learners have also gone on to achieve paid or voluntary employment as a interpreter/translator.
