Community Interpreting Level 3 Day

About this course

The course examines professional interpreting in public service contexts, including cultural awareness, assignment management, ethical principles, complex interpreting scenarios and specialised vocabulary. Learners develop their practice through research into public services and computer-based study outside class. Progress is assessed through a portfolio containing evidence such as observations, witness statements, case studies and reports or notes, with assessment involving tutors and internal and external moderators.

What you'll learn

• Apply ethical principles to community interpreting assignments
• Use interpreting techniques in complex public service scenarios
• Handle specialised vocabulary between English and another language
• Research public services and their provision to communities
• Compile a portfolio of evidence for the Level 3 accreditation

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for bilingual learners who want to interpret in community and public service settings. Learners need fluency in English and their mother tongue, the ability to write in their mother tongue, and computer literacy. Previous paid or voluntary interpreting experience may be useful but is not essential. An admission interview is required.

• Study includes research outside class, including computer-based and public service research.
• Learners are expected to produce assessed portfolio evidence.
• Support is available for literacy, numeracy, ESOL and learning difficulties or disabilities.

Before you go

• Bring paper and a pen; the tutor will advise on any further resources required.
• Computer research and research into public services are expected outside class.
• Literacy and numeracy support, ESOL support, and additional support for learning difficulties or disabilities are available.