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.
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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.
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.
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