Plan: C5427 - Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language)
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language)
Qualification national code: PSP50922
Nominal hours: 485
Career: TAFE
Duration: 1 year full-time
Location: Blended (Online and City Campus or selected regional Victoria locations)
Owning school: Social Care and Health (535T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
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Top of pagePurpose of the Program
In the Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language) you will learn the skills and knowledge required to interpret in routine dialogue settings that require routine language usage and content. It prepares you to work in domains that include legal and health services and education.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Graduates may gain entry into the following program:
PSP60922 C6183 Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language)
Diploma of Interpreting graduates with a Bachelor degree may gain entry into one of the following postgraduate programs:
Graduate Diploma in Translating and Interpreting
Master of Translating and Interpreting
Top of pageEntrance requirements
NAATI endorsement requires Institutions must indicate the English proficiency requirements for entry into the qualification. If the entry requirement is below the level that NAATI accepts for test candidates, the institution should indicate the level of proficiency at which a graduate should exit the qualification. Candidates who have completed an Endorsed Qualification are not required to provide additional evidence of English proficiency.
All applicants must meet both the English language requirements and the LOTE requirements specified below.
English language requirements
Successful completion of an approved English proficiency test within the last two years, achieving:
Versant English Placement Test: minimum band of B1 in Listening and Speaking.
IELTS (Academic): minimum band of 5.5 in Listening and Speaking, or;
results in another English proficiency test deemed to be equivalent.
OR
Successful completion of a recognised year 12 equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or post-secondary education equivalent to an Australian Certificate IV level qualification or higher where the language of instruction was English and the qualification was from one of the RMIT recognised English speaking countries.
OR
If you are unable to provide evidence for any of the requirements listed, 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 complete and submit your application and RMIT will contact you to arrange the test.
LOTE requirements
You must meet one of the following:
Successful completion of a recognised year 12 equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or higher taught in the LOTE you have nominated to study.
OR
Complete an RMIT administered LOTE test. The LOTE test includes reading, writing, and translating from your second language into your first language (one of them must be English). Please note, you may be contacted for an interview if further information is needed to make a selection decision.
Interview: Some LOTE applicants may be interviewed if further information is required.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
The program is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd (NAATI). The Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language) 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 accreditation.
For more information visit http://www.naati.com.au
Top of pageStudent 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.
Top of pageLibrary, 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 in our Learning Management System (LMS) Canvas at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
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