Part Time Community Interpreting Level 3

Vocational qualification

In Tooting

£ 298 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Tooting

  • Duration

    11 Weeks

The qualification offers an optional advanced award which is aimed at community linguists, who are fluent in English and one or more community languages, who would like to provide interpreting services to ethnic minority communities and service providers. The role and ethos of the Community interpreter. Interpreting techniques and Models. Code of Ethics for Community Interpreters. Public.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Tooting (London)
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71 Tooting High Street, SW17 0TQ

Start date

On request

About this course

You should check the level of this course to see if it matches your ability. This course is mainly for students over 18 years who would like to further develop their interpreting skills and gain a level 3 qualification as interpreters and gain employment or are interested in improving the quality of their work, voluntary or otherwise.
Completion of Community Interpreting Intermediate level and...

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Course programme


Community Interpreting LOCN (optional)

Level: Level 3

Course content:
The qualification offers an optional advanced award which is aimed at community linguists, who are fluent in English and one or more community languages, who would like to provide interpreting services to ethnic minority communities and service providers.
The role and ethos of the Community interpreter
Interpreting techniques and Models
Code of Ethics for Community Interpreters
Public Services in UK

The cost of this course does not include the optional Community Interpreting LOCN Award. Students wishing to obtain the full qualification (i.e. LOCN certificate) should pay an extra £60

Course Structure:
Work will be assessed through written assignments and performance as an interpreter. In this course students will cover following 3 units:
1. Skills for Community Interpreting
2. Professional Code of Ethics for Interpreters
3. Public Service Sector
Students can progress to a an optional full qualification doing the next Community Interpreting level 3 course (advanced level)

Course resources:
Language Laboratory; Satellite TV; Computer Assisted Language Learning and Internet.

Assessment:
Through written assignments and performance as an interpreter in simulated role-plays

Next step:
DPSI (Diploma in Public Service Interpreting)

How to apply:
Enrol in person, by telephone or by post

Fees Info
When information is available you will notice 2 different fees stated for this course. The fee you pay is dependent on your status:
Fee 1: Standard fee;
Fee 2: Aged 60+ years fee
Students in receipt of an income-based benefit pay £20 per course per term.
You will need to bring proof of age and any benefits when you enrol.
You DO NOT have to pay a college registration fee for these courses, but you may have to pay for additional course materials.Materials costs:
The tutor will advise you about any materials costs.

When and Where

  • Day:
    ThursdayTime:
    10:00 - 14:00This course is:
    Part time day

    Length: 11 weeks

    Start Date: 07 January 2010

    Campus: Tooting Centre

    Course Code: WMCT3/TD9BA

    Tuition Fees: £140Tuition Fees 60+:
    £98
    How to apply

  • Day:
    SaturdayTime:
    10:00 - 14:00This course is:
    Part time day

    Length: 11 weeks

    Start Date: 09 January 2010

    Campus: Tooting Centre

    Course Code: WMCT3/TD9BB

    Tuition Fees: £140Tuition Fees 60+:
    £98
    How to apply

  • Day:
    ThursdayTime:
    10:00 - 14:00This course is:
    Part time day

    Length: 11 weeks

    Start Date: 22 April 2010

    Campus: Tooting Centre

    Course Code: WMCT3/TD9CA

    Tuition Fees: £140Tuition Fees 60+:
    £98
    How to apply

  • Day:
    SaturdayTime:
    10:00 - 14:00This course is:
    Part time day

    Length: 11 weeks

    Start Date: 24 April 2010

    Campus: Tooting Centre

    Course Code: WMCT3/TD9CB

    Tuition Fees: £140Tuition Fees 60+:
    £98
    How to apply

Entry Requirement:
You should check the level of this course to see if it matches your ability. This course is mainly for students over 18 years who would like to further develop their interpreting skills and gain a level 3 qualification as interpreters and gain employment or are interested in improving the quality of their work, voluntary or otherwise.
Completion of Community Interpreting Intermediate level and fluent level of English and a community language (written and oral)

Part Time Community Interpreting Level 3

£ 298 + VAT