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Australia-International Institute of Workplace Training (AIWT)

Diploma of Interpreting

  • Diploma

This qualification covers the competencies required to interpret and to convey information using specific...

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
52 weeks full-time
Course Code
PSP50922, 114897F
Intake Months
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
International Fees
$9,970 per year

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.

Entry requirements

For Domestic Students:

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent.

For International Students:

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent; IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

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
a) PSPTIS102 - Apply codes and standards to ethical practice
b) PSPTIS104 - Prepare to translate or interpret
c) PSPTIS112 - Interpret in general dialogue settings
d) PSPTIS114 - Manage interactions in general settings
e) PSPTIS115 - Use routine subject area terminology in two languages

ELECTIVE UNITS
a) PSPTIS113 - Interpret in general monologue settings
b) PSPTIS117 - Use routine education terminology in two languages
c) PSPTIS118 - Use routine health terminology in two languages
d) PSPTIS119 - Use routine legal terminology in two languages
e) PSPTIS103 - Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments
f) PSPTIS116 - Demonstrate routine language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts
g) PSPTIS135 - Sight translate