How to become a NAATI certified interpreter or translator?

There are two main pathways you can consider.

• The first is the NAATI endorsed interpreting and translating courses including Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor and Master’s degrees. The NAATI endorsed courses and providers can be found through NAATI website: naati.com.au . This comprehensive qualification dives deep into the skills and knowledge you need for a successful career in this field. However, one challenge is that it can be tough to find a course that covers your specific language stream, especially if you speak a minor language.

• The second option is to pursue a NAATI Skill Set course. These courses are suitable for candidates whose languages are not available from NAATI endorsed courses. Comparing with NAATI endorsed courses, the skill set courses are shorter and provide you the minimum skills and knowledge that prepare you for interpreting or translating. Once you complete these courses, you’ll be eligible to apply for the NAATI certification exam.

When you pass the NAATI certification test, you will become a NAATI certified interpreter or translator between English and LOTE languages.