Skill Set (Interpreting and Translating)
Skill Set (Interpreting and Translating)
Welcome to SIIT's skill set courses designed to equip you with the knowledge and expertise needed for a successful career in interpreting and translating. Our courses are recognized by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) and provide a solid foundation for those aiming to enter the field or enhance their current skills.
Course Offerings
- Accredited Units
- Prepare to translate or interpret (PSPTIS104)
- Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments (PSPTIS103)
- Read and analyse special purpose English texts to be translated (PSPTIS148)
- Apply codes and standards to ethical practice (PSPTIS102)
- Demonstrate routine language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts (Release 1) (PSPTIS116)
- Duration:
- 12 weeks, (Total: 30 hours)
- Pre-requisites:
- Completion of a tertiary qualification in any discipline
- Fees:
- $2365 including $100 enrollment fee and $50 material fee
- Delivery Mode:
- Blended (Online +livestream tutorials)
- Accredited Units:
- "Prepare to translate or interpret (PSPTIS104)
- Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments (PSPTIS103)
- Read and analyse special purpose English texts to be translated (PSPTIS148)
- Apply codes and standards to ethical practice (PSPTIS102)
- Manage interactions in general settings (PSPTIS114)
- Demonstrate routine language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts (Release 1) (PSPTIS116)
- Duration:
- 15 weeks, (Total: 37.5 hours)
- Pre-requisites:
- Completion of a tertiary qualification in any discipline
- Fees:
- $2970 including $100 enrollment fee and $50 material fee
- Delivery Mode:
- Blended (Online +livestream tutorials)
Evidence of English proficiency
Please refer to NAATI website for detailed requirements: click here
You have to obtain either:
- A tertiary qualification (degree level or higher) in English, or
- Completing a formal English proficiency test at a certain score, e.g. IELTS 5.5 or above), or
- Complete the Versant English Placement Test with a minimum score of B1. SIIT can arrange this test for you at no cost (maximum one test sitting per applicant per intake).
Our skill set courses are delivered in a hybrid format, combining the flexibility of online learning with the interactive experience of live-streamed tutorials. This ensures that students can access course materials at their convenience while also benefiting from real-time feedback and guidance from experienced instructors.
Join our skill set courses today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in interpreting and translating. Contact us with info@siit.nsw.edu.au for more information on enrollment and course schedules.
Please Note: This course is only available to Australian Permanent Residents or Citizens. It is not available to international students on a student visa. If you hold a temporary visa (other than a student visa) with full study rights, you may be eligible to apply.
This course is designed for minor-language speakers with existing skills and/or experience in interpreting and/or translating. For speakers of major languages such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Arabic, and Korean, we strongly recommend enrolling in a Diploma course in Interpreting or Translating instead.
Course Offerings
PSPSS00063 - Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set
Duration:
12 weeks, (Total: 30 hours)
PSPSS00062 - Introduction to Translating Skill Set
Duration:
12 weeks, (Total: 30 hours)
0037S0174 - Introduction to Translating and Interpreting
Duration:
15 weeks, (Total: 37.5 hours)