C5364 - Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English)

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Plan: C5364 - Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English)
Campus: City Campus

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

Program details

Award title: Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English)
Qualification national code: PSP50916
Nominal hours: 515
Career: TAFE
Duration: 12 months full-time
Location: City Campus
Owning school: Social Care and Health (535T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
CRICOS code: 094336J

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Purpose of the Program

The Diploma of Interpreting trains you in skills and knowledge required to interpret in general dialogue and monologue settings. The Diploma prepares interpreters for work primarily in the general community services domain, which may include such areas as education, welfare, government, and a range of community information services.

 

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Articulation and pathways

Graduates of this program may be eligible for credit towards:

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

Learn more about pathways and eligibility for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning into this program.

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Entrance requirements

There are no minimum academic entry requirements.

Prerequisites - LOTE stream:

All applicants must meet both the English language requirements and the LOTE requirements specified below.

English language requirements

You must meet one of the following:

  • Successful completion of an approved English proficiency test within the last two years, achieving:
    • Versant English Placement Test: minimum overall score of 51 (with no individual skill less than 46)
    • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.0 (with no individual band below 5.5)
    • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 60 (with minimum score of 10 in Reading, 9 in Listening, 16 in Speaking and 19 in Writing)
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 50 (with no communication band less than 42)
    • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 169 with no less than 162 in any component
    • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): minimum of 169 with no less than 162 in any component

LOTE requirements

You must meet one of the following:

  • Successful completion of a qualification equivalent to an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education undertaken in the LOTE you wish to study in this program; or
  • Successful completion of a LOTE test, which includes comprehension and, writing tasks in LOTE. If you are required to sit the LOTE test, you will receive the test via email after you have submitted your application. You may also be interviewed if further information is required.
  • For Auslan applicants: Successfully passing an interview in Auslan, in which you will be asked to demonstrate receptive (sight) comprehension skills, and appropriate sign production and articulation skills.

 

Selection task

All applicants must complete and submit the selection task to determine their English and LOTE proficiency.

Some LOTE applicants will be interviewed if further information is required.

 

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External accreditation and industry links

The Diploma is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). The Diploma meets the training prerequisite for interpreters who wish to sit the Certified Provisional Interpreter test with NAATI.

NAATI is the body responsible for setting and monitoring the standards for the translating and interpreting profession in Australia. It does this through its system of accreditation. Certain employment conditions, assignments and work roles will require practicing interpreters to have NAATI certification.

For more information visit http://www.naati.com.au

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Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees.  Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

Library resources and Services

As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.

Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit) or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.

Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.

The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library

Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit

Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:

  • transition to tertiary study and learning
  • study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
  • enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
  • career development and employment
  • living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
  • opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
  • opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance

We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students

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