Diploma of Interpreting

Entry Requirements

Students must have/ or be:

Be 18 years of age or above

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent

ESL (English as second language) applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English with an IELTS score of 6 or equivalent

Here is a score comparison chart featuring popular English Proficiency Tests as well as Abbey’s English Placement Test:

IELTS Academic: 6.0

PTE Academic: 46

TOEFL iBT: 60-73

TOEFL CST: 500-547

Cambridge: First Certificate in English

Abbey's Placement test: 86-90

Course Details

The Diploma of Interpreting is a National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) endorsed Professional Level Course. This qualification covers the competencies required to interpret from a source language to a target language ( For example, from English to Chinese), in general dialogue and monologue settings where the interpreter is able to physically control the discourse to assist retention and recall.

The Diploma of Interpreting prepares interpreters for work typically in the community and business domains, including sectors such as general health, welfare and community services, educational and social contexts, and tourism. As well as interactions such as initial police interviews, over the counter interviews in customer and community information services, non-complex disability assistance, and other informal business and workplace interactions.

Career Opportunities

Students successfully finishing the PSP50922 – Diploma of Interpreting course and passing the NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) Certified Interpreter exam may gain employment in the public and private sectors as a NAATI certified interpreter, either on a freelance or contract basis in areas such as business, tourism, education, health and legal services.

Study Pathway

Students completing this qualification are eligible for credit against selected university degree programs.

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