Develops public service awareness and knowledge, language skills in preparation for training as community interpreters, listening and assertive skills in preparation for further community interpreting, study or work, and volunteering in the community.
Study Methods - 5 hours face to face lessons per week (3 hours Interpreting, 2 hours Maths)
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Entry requirements
N/A - Initial English and Maths Assessment will be done
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Who is the course for?
This qualification is aimed at a range of learners, including:
a) those who wish to train in the future to become community interpreters. It is not necessary for learners to have completed the Level 1 Award in Understanding Community Interpreting, but this could be a progression route for those who have. It is particularly suited to those who need to develop their language skills and their public service knowledge
b) those who already have some voluntary interpreting experience in the community, or would like to gain some further training in community interpreting
c) Those who wish to gain further qualifications to enable them to work towards becoming a community interpreter. -
How is the course assessed?
Portfolio
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Where Next – Job Opportunities
Jobs in Interpreting
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Where Next – Further Studies
This qualification enables learners who are speakers of other languages to develop the language and skills necessary to go on and train as community interpreters at Level 3 and Level 4.
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How to apply
To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit
OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
