This qualification reflects the role of individuals who interpret between two languages, in general dialogue and monologue settings where the interpreter is able to control the interaction to assist retention and recall.
In a general setting the context is usually broad and routine and the content or complexity of the situation can usually be predicted and planned for. There are typically two dialogue settings or a few monologue setting participants, to whom the interpreter has physical, visual or audio access.
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. It also includes 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. The interpreting takes place where miscommunication or the consequences of errors in communicative intent can be readily managed through consultation and preparation, and where there are opportunities for error correction.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes of practice.
Qualification CRICOS Code: 120818D
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face classroom delivery with LMS blended support, 20 hours per week.
Total Core Units: 5
Total Electives Units: 7
Placement: N/A
Location of course: Classroom at 946 High Street, Reservoir VIC 3073.
Total Course Duration: 26 weeks (including term breaks)
Total Course Fee: AUD 10,200
Tuition Fee: AUD 9,000
Material Fee: AUD 1,000
Application Fee: AUD 200 (Non-refundable)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, entry to this qualification is limited to international students who meet the published age, academic, English language, LLND, and language-other-than-English requirements.
However, at Unity Skills College of Hospitality, entry to this qualification is limited to those international student who meet the following requirements:
Age requirements
Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement.
Academic Requirements
To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent;
English Language Requirements
Either a minimum IELTS test score of overall 6 with no band less than 5 or equivalent for direct entry, or an IELTS score of overall 5 or equivalent with an ELICOS (up to 20 weeks) to be taken prior to entry into the main VET course. Results older than 2 years are not acceptable.
OR
Evidence that, within two years of their application date, students have Successful Completion of AQF Certificate IV in Australia within two years from the start of study.
AND
All applicants are to demonstrate the required Literacy and Numeracy competence may undertake the Language Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) test to achieve a result of ACSF level 4 to meet Institute’s entry requirement.
AND
Language Other Than English Requirement Students must demonstrate advanced proficiency in:
• English AND
• One language other than English
This will be assessed via:
• Language proficiency interview
• Oral interpreting screening test
• Written comprehension screening
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/ Credit Transfer (CT)
Unity Skills College of Health will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all prospective students through the enrolment process. Unity Skills College of Health has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process. For further details, please refer to RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure.