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 : Mental Health services/Housing Services, Welfare Benefits System 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.

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 experience as an interpreter professionally.
• Satisfactory interview, assessment and/or satisfactory reference.
• Must have excellent IT skills and ideally have used Microsoft Teams as some lessons and assignments are set through Teams.

Students can progress to:

• Diploma in Public Service Interpreting
• Employment or the voluntary sector where language skills are needed