Diploma of Interpreting

Diploma

This qualification covers the competencies required to interpret and to convey information using specific terminology for a specific audience.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Course Code

PSP50922, 114897F

Intake Months

Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct

About this course

This qualification covers the competencies required to interpret and to convey information using specific terminology for a specific audience. 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.

Study locations

City Campus

Northbridge Campus

Career pathways

May include: Freelance interpreter, linguist or contract work with health, education, legal, business and travel agencies, teacher (ESL).

Course structure

Core Units

PSPTIS102

Apply codes and standards to ethical practice

PSPTIS104

Prepare to translate or interpret

PSPTIS112

Interpret in general dialogue settings

PSPTIS114

Manage interactions in general settings

PSPTIS115

Use routine subject area terminology in two languages

Elective Units

PSPTIS113

Interpret in general monologue settings

PSPTIS117

Use routine education terminology in two languages

PSPTIS118

Use routine health terminology in two languages

PSPTIS119

Use routine legal terminology in two languages

PSPTIS103

Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments

PSPTIS116

Demonstrate routine language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts

PSPTIS135

Sight translate

Australia-International Institute of Workplace Training (AIWT)