This online short course has been developed to help you prepare for the NAATI Certified Translator test.
Learn from translating experts with plenty of practical experience and contacts in the field.
This skill set is recognised by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
Gain eligibility to sit the Certified Translator test or apply for the NAATI Recognised Practising Translator credential.
You will complete four subjects which will cover:
Throughout this course, you will learn and apply the professional codes of ethics as a translator and interpreter, prepare work plans, read and analyse English texts before translation, and prepare glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments.
The course will expand on the ethical implications and practical skills required for translating or language-related roles within a workplace or community, when candidates wish to practise as professionals.
The Introduction to Translating Skill Set creates a range of opportunities for you to apply your knowledge and skills.
You will participate in online live sessions and learning activities including scenarios, role plays, group discussions and practical demonstration, reflective reports, and simulations of real-life job assignments.
Other activities will include interactive, learner-directed reading and practice, as well as online and library research.
Successful completion of this course requires you to demonstrate that you are competent in four units of competency.
Assessment includes written work such as questions and answers, assessment reports and presentations.
The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.
Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.
The world is constantly changing, and there are universal skills that can help you adapt to the evolving nature of work and global engagement.
As part of your study experience at RMIT, we provide 6 future-focused RMIT Capabilities:
RMIT Capabilities are built into your course as well as some of our extracurricular experiences. They inform the design and delivery of your learning activities and assessments, so by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply these capabilities in your life and work.
These skill sets have been developed with extensive input from industry to ensure your learning prepares you effectively for current and future industry needs.
At RMIT, we liaise with an Industry Advisory Committee, representing a broad cross-section of the translating and interpreting industry as well as key stakeholders including government. It advises on training and assessment, ensuring this course produces graduates with the skills needed in the field.
All teaching staff are NAATI-qualified translators or interpreters with current experience to ensure you are equipped with the most current, relevant skills and knowledge.
This course is competency-based and has been designed to help you develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively in your chosen field. You will learn and be assessed by practising and demonstrating your capabilities, all of which can be readily applied in the workplace.
In addition to the specific vocational skills you build throughout this course, you will also develop a set of essential employability skills, including communication, planning, organising, and problem solving, self-management, initiative and teamwork. These foundational skills will enable you to navigate the world of work, collaborate effectively with others, and successfully get the job done.
During this online short course, you will take four subjects covering different introductory skills within the field of translation.
You will learn how to prepare for translation and interpretation projects, how to read and analyse special purpose English texts for translation, the best ways to build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments, and the codes and standards you’ll apply to those assignments.
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
Please note: this skill set is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa.
If you are holding a temporary visa (other than a student visa) and your visa has a full study entitlement, please email the Vocational Education Admissions team for further information on how to apply.
This course will help you to develop knowledge and practical skills required to work as a translator.
Once you have passed the NAATI Certification test, you will be qualified to seek work as a translator.
The skill set is recognised by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). The skill set meets the training prerequisite for translators who wish to sit the NAATI Certified Translator test or apply for NAATI Recognised Practising Translator credential.
You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
There are no minimum academic entry requirements.
Applicants must meet the prerequisites.
All applicants must meet the English language requirement specified below.
Successful completion of an approved English proficiency test within the last two years, achieving:
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Successful 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.
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If 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.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
If you are currently in Australia on an asylum seeker visa, please contact the Domestic Admissions team on +61 3 9925 8795 or study@rmit.edu.au for information on how to apply.
Unfortunately we are currently unable to offer formal pathways into this course. Contact Study@RMIT to discuss your options.
Currently there are no formal or direct pathways to other qualifications. Graduates of this course may be interested in the following courses:
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February On campus Melbourne CityCredit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.
When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.
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Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
You may be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card, Pensioner Card, or Veteran's Gold Card, or are enrolled in the Asylum Seeker VET program. Find out more about fee concessions.
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