Advanced Diploma of Translating (English - Chinese)

Diploma

This NAATI endorsed qualification covers the competencies required to translate special purpose texts, to convey...

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

52 weeks full-time

Course Code

PSP60822, 113818G

Intake Months

Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct

International Fees

$9,970 per year

About this course

This NAATI endorsed qualification covers the competencies required to translate special purpose texts, to convey information written using specific terminology for a specific audience in functionally equivalent translated texts that are accurate and appropriate to the context, target audience and end use. Languages available: Chinese.

Entry requirements

For Domestic Students:

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent.

For International Students:

Must be 18 year or older; completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent; IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Study locations

City Campus

Northbridge Campus

Career pathways

May include: Freelance translator, communications officer, localisation specialist, linguist or contract work with translating agencies.

Course structure

CORE UNITS
a) PSPTIS103 - Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments
b) PSPTIS106 - Translate and certify non-narrative texts
c) PSPTIS120 - Revise translations
d) PSPTIS124 - Apply theories to translating work practices
e) PSPTIS130 - Use translation technology
f) PSPTIS145 - Apply codes and standards to professional judgement
g) PSPTIS146 - Negotiate translating or interpreting assignments

ELECTIVE UNITS
a) PSPTIS148 - Read and analyse special purpose English texts to be translated
b) PSPTIS123 - Read and analyse special purpose LOTE texts to be translated
c) PSPTIS127 - Maintain and enhance professional practice
d) PSPTIS121 - Translate special purpose texts from English to LOTE
e) PSPTIS125 - Demonstrate complex written LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts
f) CUAWRT401 - Edit texts
g) PSPTIS128 - Prepare translated transcripts
h) PSPTIS129 - Translate multimedia source material

Australia-International Institute of Workplace Training (AIWT)