Diploma of Interpreting (Auslan - English)

Diploma

Do you want to put your Auslan skills to good use?. This course has a focus on ethics of interpreting and concepts to assist in interpreting preparation. It is best suited to people who have some experience in interpreting and have completed a Diploma of Auslan.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

1 semester full-time

Course Code

PSP50916

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Jul

About this course

Do you want to put your Auslan skills to good use?.

This course has a focus on ethics of interpreting and concepts to assist in interpreting preparation. It is best suited to people who have some experience in interpreting and have completed a Diploma of Auslan. With this qualification and some experience behind you, you could find yourself working in community organisations and/or the private sector.

The need for Auslan interpreters exists across every sector including:

Health environments - assisting people with hospital appointments, clinics, specialist appointments, hospice care
Social welfare - helping people access services at organisations relating to the Department of Human Services (eg Centrelink, Medicare, Immigration etc)
Legal - providing help with court appearances and documents, police interviews and prisons
Educational - at all levels of education, formal and informal.

This Diploma will specialise in Auslan - English interpreting.

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Interpreter

This course provides you with the knowledge and skills in Auslan that may lead to employment in a range of deaf-related vocations, such as:

Auslan-English Interpreter
Freelance Practitioner (Interpreter)
Interpreting Service Provider (Agencies)
Paraprofessional Interpreter
Social and Community Work
Deaf Learning

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.

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