S0172 - Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set

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Plan: S0172 - Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set
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: Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set
Qualification national code: PSPSS00063
Nominal hours: 120
Career: TAFE
Duration: 15 weeks
Location: Online
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

The course will include language specific tutorials which will provide feedback to individual students and offer an overview and preparation strategies for the NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter test.  
Students will complete 4 units which will cover:

  • Ethics in Interpreting and Translating 
  • Preparation for an Interpreting or Translating assignment 
  • Building glossaries 
  • Communication and Interpreting techniques and managing interactions

The online sessions will include live (synchronous) sessions as well as online moderated forums and other online activities and assessment. All activities will be very practical and students will be assessed through role plays and forum discussions, as well as practical activities

 

For more information on the Interpreting NAATI Skillsets please email ti.skillset@rmit.edu.au

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Articulation and pathways

Articulation agreements between RMIT University programs enable you upon graduating from an RMIT University qualification to apply for advanced standing in a higher level qualification.

Graduates of this program may be eligible for credit towards:

If you already have experience as a certified 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

To be eligible for this program you must have: 

Successfully completed an approved English proficiency test undertaken no more than two years prior to the commencement date of the program, achieving: 

Versant English Placement Test: minimum score of B2 in 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. 

IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.0 in reading and writing 

TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum score of 18 in reading and 17 in writing 

Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum of 53 in reading 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. 

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External accreditation and industry links

The skill set is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). The skill set 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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