This qualification reflects the role of individuals who interpret between two languages, in general dialogue and monologue settings where the interpreter is able to control the interaction to assist retention and recall.
In a general setting the context is usually broad and routine and the content or complexity of the situation can usually be predicted and planned for. There are typically two dialogue settings or a few monologue setting participants, to whom the interpreter has physical, visual or audio access.
The Diploma of Interpreting prepares interpreters for work typically in the community and business domains, including sectors such as general health, welfare and community services, educational and social contexts, and tourism. It also includes interactions such as initial police interviews, over the counter interviews in customer and community information services, non-complex disability assistance, and other informal business and workplace interactions. The interpreting takes place where miscommunication or the consequences of errors in communicative intent can be readily managed through consultation and preparation, and where there are opportunities for error correction.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes of practice.
Qualification CRICOS Code: 120818D
Qualification Status: Current
AQF Level: 5
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face classroom delivery with LMS blended support, 20 hours per week.
Total Core Units: 5
Total Electives Units: 7
Placement: N/A
Location of course: Classroom at 946 High Street, Reservoir VIC 3073.
Total Course Duration: 26 weeks (including term breaks)
Total Course Fee: AUD 10,200
Tuition Fee: AUD 9,000
Material Fee: AUD 1,000
Application Fee: AUD 200 (Non-refundable)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, entry to this qualification is limited to international students who meet the published age, academic, English language, LLND, and language-other-than-English requirements.
However, at Unity Skills College of Hospitality, entry to this qualification is limited to those international student who meet the following requirements:
Age requirements
Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement.
Academic Requirements
To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent;
English Language Requirements
Either a minimum IELTS test score of overall 6 with no band less than 5 or equivalent for direct entry, or an IELTS score of overall 5 or equivalent with an ELICOS (up to 20 weeks) to be taken prior to entry into the main VET course. Results older than 2 years are not acceptable.
OR
Evidence that, within two years of their application date, students have Successful Completion of AQF Certificate IV in Australia within two years from the start of study.
AND
All applicants are to demonstrate the required Literacy and Numeracy competence may undertake the Language Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) test to achieve a result of ACSF level 4 to meet Institute’s entry requirement.
AND
Language Other Than English Requirement Students must demonstrate advanced proficiency in:
• English AND
• One language other than English
This will be assessed via:
• Language proficiency interview
• Oral interpreting screening test
• Written comprehension screening
Please Note:
Pre-training review
All applicants will undertake pre-training review to determine suitability for the course and student needs. The aim of the review is to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the course to applicant, and relevant experience. This pre-training review also aims to identify any support needs and possible RPL or credit transfer opportunities.
Pathways
Education Pathway:
Students who complete this course may wish to further their study into a range of qualifications within the interpreting, translating, linguistics, and public sector training pathways, as below:
Advanced Diploma of Interpreting
Advanced Diploma of Translating
Graduate Diploma of Translating and Interpreting
Bachelor of Translation and Interpreting
Bachelor of Linguistics
Bachelor of Applied Languages
Bachelor of Communication (Multilingual Communication)
Employment Pathways:
Career Pathway:
Possible job roles relevant to this qualification may include:
Paraprofessional Interpreter
Community Interpreter
Telephone Interpreter
On-site Interpreter
Bilingual Support Officer
Multicultural Liaison Officer
Language Aide
Client Services Interpreter
Interpreter Assistant
Cultural Support Worker
Professional Pathway:
The qualification provides a pathway toward:
NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter
NAATI Certified Interpreter (after further study)
Specialist Interpreter certification
Students may pursue NAATI certification after completing this qualification depending on language availability.
Course Structure:
A total of 12 Units (5 Core and 7 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification Diploma of Interpreting. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/ s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 12 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
The Performance Evidence in the units marked with a * include tasks which explicitly need to be assessed during the work placement. In order to be deemed competent in the unit of competency, the student must satisfactorily complete the workplace-based assessment. Should in case the workplace-based assessment is assessed as not-satisfactory, the student will not be able to achieve competency and the qualification cannot be issued. An estimate of 5 hours per unit is allocated for workplace assessment and is included in the work placement hours. Please refer to the individual assessment kit for further details. According to CHC implementation guide, the total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours
Facilities and Resources
Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Recommended textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish. You may also purchase these textbooks if you require.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/ Credit Transfer (CT)
Unity Skills College of Hospitality will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all prospective students through the enrolment process. Unity Skills College of Hospitality has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process. For further details, please refer to RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure.