Certificate in Community Interpreting

The course will cover 10 units:

• Interpreting two ways, sight translation, Medical interpreting
• Planning to work as a Community Interpreter within: Immigration services/Housing Services, Welfare Benefits System, UK Public Services and within an Education system

The course will give students more knowledge of the practicalities of employment as an interpreter. Students will also have the opportunity to further practise and refine their interpreting skills. Students will practise in routine role play situations and also through sight translation.

You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course.

The course is open to applicants with very good knowledge of two languages and who have completed all below:

• English Level 2 Functional Skills or equivalent
• Have completed Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Preparing for the Role of Community Interpreter or have professional experience as an interpreter.
C1 English Advanced level or equivalent
• Satisfactory interview, assessment and/or satisfactory reference.
• Must have excellent IT skills as part of the assessment will be on Microsoft Teams and all lessons plus assignments are set through Microsoft Teams.

Students can progress to:

• Employment within local public services sector or the voluntary sector
• Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting with accredited providers