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Developing Your Skills as a Community Interpreter Level 2 (Ascentis)

For those who have completed a Level 1 Interpreting course. This course is the ideal opportunity for you to develop some of the academic skills that you will need in order to progress onto the Level 3 qualifications in Community Interpreting, whilst also developing your knowledge of interpreting practice and the public services. We will look at how to improve your written expression in academic English and how to carry out research for interpreting assignments effectively. All the academic skills taught on the course will be embedded in the context of increasing your knowledge of Community Interpreting. Entry is by interview only. Please contact the Centre for further information. FAQ

30 September 2023 – 16 December 2023
Saturday, 13:30 to 17:30
Course Code:306
£368 / £95 / £0
12 Meetings
High Street, Stratford
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13 January 2024 – 23 March 2024
Saturday, 13:30 to 17:30
Course Code:307
£368 / £95 / £0
12 Meetings
High Street, Stratford
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Community Interpreting Level 3 Certificate (Ascentis)

This nationally recognised qualification is for people who are fluent in English and another language. Applicants must have some experience, paid or unpaid, of interpreting in a public sector context in the UK. Some of this experience should be with people not previously personally known to the applicant. Participants have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed to work as a community interpreter including the role of the interpreter, professional conduct and codes of practice and knowledge of the sectors within which they will be working - Housing, Health, Education, Immigration, Benefits and Social Services. Entry is by written application and interview only. Lower fees may be available for students aged 23 and under. Right click to choose where you wish to save the application form and brochure: Information Flyer Application Form FAQ Advanced Learner Loan Information Leaflet

09 January 2024 – 26 March 2024
Tuesday, 10:30 to 17:30
Course Code:310L
£724 / £724
12 Meetings
1 Rushworth St
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13 January 2024 – 23 March 2024
Saturday, 10:00 to 17:00
Course Code:313L
£724 / £724
12 Meetings
High Street, Stratford
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23 April 2024 – 09 July 2024
Tuesday, 10:30 to 17:30
Course Code:311L
£724 / £724
12 Meetings
1 Rushworth St
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27 April 2024 – 20 July 2024
Saturday, 10:00 to 17:00
Course Code:314L
£724 / £724
12 Meetings
High Street, Stratford
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Level 6 - Preparation for the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) Law Option

The DPSI course is the next stage in professional accreditation as a public service interpreter, following on from the level 3 Certificate course. Successful completion of the exam with Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIoL) will qualify you to work as an interpreter within legal settings and will give you further professional accreditation in other areas of interpreting. This course will prepare you to take the DPSI exam as an external candidate and will increase your chances of passing these demanding assessments. Entry to the course is by written application and interview. Please see full course description for more details. Application Form Advanced Learner Loan Information Leaflet FAQ

12 January 2024 – 07 June 2024
Friday, 10:30 to 15:30
Course Code:315L
£1035 / £1035
18 Meetings
1 Rushworth St
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Understanding Community Interpreting Level 1(Ascentis)

An introduction to the work of a community interpreter and advice on gaining essential voluntary experience to enable progression to higher level courses. This course is suitable for those with little or no interpreting experience or who wish to find out more about this area of work. Entry is by written application and interview only. Right click to choose where you wish to save the application form and brochure: Information Leaflet Application Form FAQ

16 October 2023 – 04 December 2023
Monday, 10:00 to 13:00
Course Code:300
£228 / £90 / £0
8 Meetings
High Street, Stratford
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21 October 2023 – 09 December 2023
Saturday, 10:00 to 13:00
Course Code:303
£228 / £90 / £0
8 Meetings
1 Rushworth St
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03 February 2024 – 23 March 2024
Saturday, 10:00 to 13:00
Course Code:304
£228 / £90 / £0
8 Meetings
High Street, Stratford
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05 February 2024 – 25 March 2024
Monday, 10:00 to 13:00
Course Code:301
£228 / £90 / £0
8 Meetings
High Street, Stratford
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11 May 2024 – 06 July 2024
Saturday, 10:00 to 13:00
Course Code:305
£228 / £90 / £0
8 Meetings
High Street, Stratford
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13 May 2024 – 08 July 2024
Monday, 10:00 to 13:00
Course Code:302
£228 / £90 / £0
8 Meetings
High Street, Stratford
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