C5427 - Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language)

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Plan: C5427 - Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language)
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 (Spoken Language)
Qualification national code: PSP50922
Nominal hours: 485
Career: TAFE
Duration: 1 year 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
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Purpose of the Program

In the Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language) you will learn the skills and knowledge required to interpret in routine dialogue and monologue settings that require routine language usage and content. It prepares you to work in domains that include legal and health services and education.

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Articulation 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

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Entrance 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.

English requirement:

Successful completion of an approved English proficiency test within the last two years, achieving:

  • Versant English Placement Test: minimum band of B2 in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. If you do not have any of the test results below, 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 submit your application and RMIT will contact you to arrange the test.
  • CEFR: minimum band of B2 in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
  • IELTS (General): minimum band of 6 in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
  • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - iBT): minimum score of 18 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and 17 in Writing
  • ISLPR: minimum band of 3 in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum of 48 in Listening; 53 in Reading; 46 in Speaking; and 62 in Writing
  • Or results in another English proficiency test deemed to be equivalent.

OR

Successfully completed a tertiary qualification (bachelor level 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 a native English-speaker, you will need to provide evidence of either:  

  • Completing your primary and secondary education ( equivalent to Australian secondary education year 12) at an institution/s where English was the primary language of instruction or
  • Completing your secondary (equivalent to Australian secondary education year 12) and tertiary education at an institution/s where English was the primary language of instruction.

LOTE requirement:

You must demonstrate proficiency in the language other than English (LOTE) you wish to study in this program. To meet the LOTE proficiency requirement, you must:

Have completed a recognised year 12 or senior secondary school qualification (equivalent to an Australian year 12) or tertiary qualification taught in the LOTE you are applying to study in the program.

OR

Complete an RMIT administered LOTE test (which will be provided to you after you submit the application). The LOTE test includes reading, writing, and translating from your second language into your first language (one of them must be English).

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

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External 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

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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 in our Learning Management System (LMS) Canvas 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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