Award in Understanding Community Interpreting

The role of the community interpreter is becoming increasingly important, particularly in regions with many linguistic communities. The interpreter acts as a bridge between communities and enables people to access services and situations which would otherwise not be possible. This qualification enables speakers of other languages to learn about the area of community interpreting.

This introductory course offers the opportunity to learn about the language skills required when working in the community – giving an awareness of how language changes depending on the situation. There is also an opportunity to look at how public and voluntary service sectors work and their interaction with the community.

The role of the interpreter is also explored and discussed if you would like to use this as a stepping stone to becoming a community interpreter. This course is an introductory course and does not qualify you to become an interpreter however on successful completion, you could then progress to the Level 2 & Level 3 to build up your skills.

The aims of the qualification are to enable learners:
1 To learn how to use language skills to the best advantage
2 To learn about the sectors where interpreters may be required to work
3 To learn about the role of the community interpreter

Entry Requirements
You need to have a good level of spoken English and a Level 1 English qualification, alternatively we can complete an initial assessment to ascertain your level of English.

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Funding Information

THIS COURSE COULD BE FREE TO YOU!

Depending on your earnings and if you are employed or in receipt of benefits if you are unemployed, you may be able to have all of the fees paid for this course. Please check 100% Fee Reduction information

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