Translating and Interpreting Skills for NAATI Certification

Translating and Interpreting Skills for NAATI Certification - 0037S0148

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This online short course has been developed to help you prepare for the NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter and Certified Translator test.

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Location:
Online
Learning mode:
Online
Entry score:

Not applicable

Duration:
Not applicable
Fees:

Not applicable

Next intake:
Not applicable
Location:
Not applicable

Overview

This course is designed for people who already have work experience as an interpreter and translator and wish to meet the eligibility requirements to sit the NAATI Certified Translator test and NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter test or apply for NAATI Recognised Practising credentials.

You will complete five subjects, covering:

  • ethics in interpreting and translating
  • preparation for an interpreting or translating assignment
  • communication and interpreting techniques
  • read and analyse special purpose English texts to be translated
  • building glossaries.

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, manage discourse and prepare glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments. The course will expand on the ethical implications and practical skills required for interpreting and translating or language-related roles within a workplace or community, when candidates wish to practise as professionals.

Why study translating and interpreting skills at RMIT?

Expert educators

Learn from experts with plenty of practical experience and contacts in the field.

Training prerequisite

Gain eligibility to apply for further credentials in the fields of translating and interpreting.

Professional accreditation

The skill set is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).

Please note: this certificate 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, you may be eligible to apply. For more information, see the international students with other temporary (non-student) visas.

Details

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Learning and teaching

The Translating and Interpreting Skills for NAATI Certification 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, online moderated forums, group discussions and practical demonstration, reflective journals and simulations of real-life job assignments. Other activities will include interactive e-learning, learner directed reading and practice, and online and library research.

Assessment methods

Successful completion of this skill set requires you to demonstrate that you are competent in five units of competency. Assessment includes written work such as questions and answers, assessment reports and self-reflections, presentations and interpreting demonstrations.

2022 intakes

  • May 2022
  • September 2022

Please refer to the Apply page for dates.

Students must complete the following subjects:

  • LANG5854C Apply codes and standards to ethical practice (PSPTIS001)
  • LANG5848C Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments (PSPTIS002)
  • LANG5855C Prepare to translate and interpret (PSPTIS003)
  • LANG5858C Manage discourses in general settings (PSPTIS042)
  • LANG5830C Read and analyse special purpose English texts to be translated (PSPTIS064)

Course structure

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Translating and Interpreting Skills for NAATI Certification
Program code: S0148
National curriculum code: 0037S0148
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Translating and Interpreting Skills for NAATI Certification
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10 weeks
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City Campus
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10 weeks
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Career

This course will help you to develop knowledge and practical skills required to work as a translator or interpreter.

skills necessary for effective participation in interpreting work. Once you have passed the NAATI Certification test, you will be qualified to seek work as a translator or interpreter.

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The skill set is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). The skill set meets the training prerequisite for translators and interpreters who wish to sit the NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter test and NAATI Certified Translator test or apply for NAATI Recognised Practising credentials.

Admissions

To be eligible for this program you must have:

Successfully completed an approved English proficiency test undertaken no more than two years prior to this program commencement date you are applying for, achieving:

  • Versant English Placement Test: minimum score of 51 in all skill areas. If you do not have any of the test results below, 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 submit your application and RMIT will contact you to arrange the test.
  • IELTS (General or Academic): minimum score of 6.0 in all bands
  • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum score of 17 in writing and 18 in listening, speaking and reading
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum of 50 in all communicative skills
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 169 in reading, writing, speaking and listening
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): minimum of 169 in reading, writing, speaking and listening
  • Or results in another English proficiency test deemed to be equivalent

OR

Successfully completed a tertiary qualification (degree level or higher) where the language of instruction was English

OR

If you are a native English-speaker, you will need to provide evidence of either:

  • Completing your primary and secondary education (equivalent to Australian secondary education year 12) at an institution/s where English was the primary language of instruction; or
  • Completing your secondary (equivalent to Australian secondary education year 12) and tertiary education at an institution/s where English was the primary language of instruction.

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.

A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.

Pathways

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Even though there are no formal pathways into this course, there are often other ways you can gain entry.

 Graduates of this course may be eligible for credit towards:

If you already have experience as a certified translator and/or interpreter you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Credit, 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.

Fees

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2024 fees

This program is only offered as a full-fee program.

  • 2024 full-fee place: AU$2,350* total

*Fees shown are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

Fee finder

Use our fee finder to get an estimate of your fees for this program.

Additional expenses

  • Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$326 maximum fee for 2023. 
  • *Note: *SSAF will be charged per nominal hour at a rate of $0.46 per hour.
  • The SSAF fees information for the 2024 intake has been delayed by the Australian government and will be updated when it is available.
  • Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

Annual fee adjustment

The student tuition fees as displayed by the fee finder are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2023 is $326. 

The SSAF fees information for the 2024 intake has been delayed by the Australian government and will be updated when it is available.

Note: *SSAF will be charged per nominal hour at a rate of $0.46 per hour in 2023.

For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.

You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Use our Frequently Asked Questions to learn about the application process and its equity access schemes, find out how to accept or defer your offer or request a leave of absence, discover information about your fees, refunds and scholarships, and explore the various student support and advocacy services, as well as how to find out more about your preferred program, and more.

Sorry, this program is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa.

If you hold a different visa type, you may be eligible. Please contact Study@RMIT for more information.

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