PSP60922 Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (NAATI Endorsed)

Description of the Qualification

This qualification covers the competencies required for independent and self-directed work as an interpreting practitioner. It reflects the skills and knowledge required to interpret from a source language to a target language in complex dialogue and monologue settings where the physical elements of the setting or the number of parties involved can challenge the capacity of the interpreter to manage the discourse. The interpreter will require advanced skills in retention and recall and may be required to switch modes. The Advanced Diploma of Interpreting prepares interpreters for work in all community, business, and diplomatic domains, interpreting content that may not easily be predicted or planned for requiring a high level of subject knowledge, or intense assignment specific preparation.

The community, business, and diplomatic domains will include health and welfare, policing and courts, formal immigration hearings, education, the media, commerce, government, and international relations, professional sectors such as the law, technology, science, assignments involving formality, and participants with high status where the consequences of errors in communicative intent can have significant implications.

Qualification Packaging Rules

Based on the information available from www.training.gov.au , the following packaging rules apply the completion this qualification. A total number of 16 units must be selected for this qualification, including:
    •    9 core units
    •    7 elective units

Course Structure

Packaging Rules

A total number of 16 units, including 9 core units and 7 elective units, are required to award this qualification.

Unit Code

Unit Title

  

C/E

PSPTIS131

Interpret in complex dialogue settings

C

PSPTIS132

Interpret in complex monologue settings

C

PSPTIS133

Interpret through communication media

C

PSPTIS134

Manage interactions in complex settings

C

PSPTIS135

Sight translate

  

C

PSPTIS136

Use complex subject area terminology in two languages

C

PSPTIS145

Apply codes and standards to professional judgement

C

PSPTIS146

Negotiate translating or interpreting assignments

C

PSPTIS149

Apply theories to interpreting work practices

C

PSPTIS144

Use complex legal terminology in two languages

E

PSPTIS137

Use chuchotage (whispered simultaneous) to interpret

E

PSPTIS138

Use note taking to recall and reproduce source messages

E
PSPTIS127 Maintain and enhance professional practice

E
PSPTIS139

Demonstrate complex LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts

E
 

PSPTIS140

Demonstrate complex English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts 

E
 

PSPTIS143

Use complex health terminology in two languages

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements for this qualification are outlined in the qualification description.
However, before enrolling in this course, the students might either:

  • Have satisfactorily completed Year 12 of secondary education or its equivalent, or have appropriate and relevant experience, and
  • Be competent in English ( a minimum of IELTS 6 or equivalent ) or have NAATI accreditation at a papr-professional level in the relevant language or
  • Have proven and documented work experience in translating or interpreting, and
  • Complete a screening interview with the Academic Manager of his representative to assess suitability and capability in completing this qualification, and
  • Demonstrate vocational proficiency through an entrance examination. (The entrance examination is designed to assess the bilingual competency of the student, both written and oral. Students must achieve at least 50 percent in the entry examinations before being accepted into the program), if it is determined as necessary by the Academic Manager, and
  • If it is determined that the student needs to complete a Lanugage, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test, the student will be required to complete an LLN test to determine whether the student might be suitable for this qualification or any supporting services might be required during the student’s enrolment as SIIT.

Delivery Arrangements

Students are required to complete 16 units of competency.

Delivery timeframes:

  • The approximate nominal hours required to complete the PSP60922 Advanced Diploma of Interpreting are between 800-1000 hours.
  • Attendance and academic progress are monitored throughout the course.

Assessment Arrangements

A range of assessment and evidence-gathering methods and techniques are used, including 2 – 4 or more methods for each unit of competency. For this course, methods include:

  • Questions and answers
  • Case studies/scenario discussions
  • Multiple choices/true or false questions
  • Interpreting and reflection tasks
  • Simulated interpreting practice
  • Writing reports/essays
  • Formal examinations

NAATI Endorsement

This qualification is a NAATI-endorsed qualification.

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Available Intakes

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CRICOS Code:

112196G

AQF Level:

Level 6

Course Duration:

52 Weeks, inc. 40 Weeks of Training and 12 Weeks of Breaks

Training Package:

PSP – Public Sector

Code and Title of Qualification:

PSP60922 Advanced Diploma of Interpreting