Course Level
Certificate I
Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set - PSPSS00063
The Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set creates a range of opportunities for you to apply your knowledge and skills. This course is designed for people who already have work experience as an interpreter and wish to meet the eligibility requirements to sit the NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter test or apply for the NAATI Recognised Practising Interpreter credential.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Online | Online/Off-campus - 15 weeks | $2,500 | N/A |
Subjects
- LANG5881C Apply codes and standards to ethical practice (PSPTIS102)
- LANG5901C Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments (PSPTIS103)
- LANG5870C Prepare to translate or interpret (PSPTIS104)
- LANG5882C Manage interactions in general settings (PSPTIS114)
Entry requirements
- Successful completion of an approved English proficiency test within the last 2 years, achieving:Versant English Placement Test: minimum band of B1 in Listening and Speaking, or
- IELTS (Academic): minimum band of 5.5 in Listening and Speaking, or
- results in another English proficiency test deemed to be equivalent.ORSuccessful completion of a recognised year 12 equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or post-secondary education equivalent to an Australian Certificate IV level qualification or higher where the language of instruction was English, and the qualification was from one of the RMIT recognised English speaking countries. ORIf you are unable to provide evidence for any of the requirements listed, RMIT can arrange for you to complete the Versant English Placement Test at no cost (maximum one test sitting per applicant per intake). To access this online test, please complete and submit your application and RMIT will contact you to arrange the test.*Selection task requirement: You must indicate whether you are intending to study an eligible Victorian Government interpreter scholarship LOTE and, if so, whether you wish to be considered for a scholarship place.
Study Pathways
Further studies:-Diploma of Interpreting (Auslan)-Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language)