Qualification: PSP50922 Diploma of Interpreting

Qualification CRICOS Code: 114525A

Qualification Status: Current

AQF Level: 5

Entry Requirement:

• The applicant must have completed at least Advanced Diploma where English is the medium of instruction. If the required qualification is completed offshore and not completed with English as the medium of instruction, then candidates must have an IELTS 6.0 or equivalent to IELTS (no band score less than 6).

• Evidence of LOTE background learning, i.e. High School certificate/degrees awarded in LOTE countries. Otherwise, a Newton College internal LOTE language proficiency test is required.

In addition to above, student must:

• Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Newton College is able to provide.

• Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent.

• Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.

• Student must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet.

• Please Note: All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLN test on the orientation day to assist Newton College to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Newton College.

Total Units: 12

Total Core Units: 5

Total Electives Units: 7

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face 20 hours per week of delivery and assessment. In addition, students are allocated 5 hours of unsupervised self-study each week.

Course Fees:

Total Course Fee AUD $10,000 being:

Tuition Fee AUD $9,000

Application Fee AUD $250

Material Fee AUD $750

Total Course Duration: 26 weeks including 22 weeks of study and 4 weeks of break.

Language Stream: Mandarin and English.

Delivery Location: Brisban Campus, Melbourne Campus.

Total Terms: 2 Terms of 11 weeks each.

Possible Employer Pathways: Certified Interpreter.

Course Description:

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.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Course Structure:

To complete the PSP50922 Diploma of Interpreting, you need to pass twelve units (consists of 5 core units and 7 electives) of competence. If you leave the program early, you will be given a Statement of Attainment for any units you have been assessed as competent in. We have selected the following units:

Core	PSPTIS102	Apply codes and standards to ethical practice
Core	PSPTIS104	Prepare to translate or interpret
Core	PSPTIS112	Interpret in general dialogue settings
Core	PSPTIS114	Manage interactions in general settings
Core	PSPTIS115	Use routine subject area terminology in two languages
Elective	PSPTIS103	Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments
Elective	PSPTIS116	Demonstrate routine language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts
Elective	PSPTIS118	Use routine health terminology in two languages
Elective	PSPTIS119	Use routine legal terminology in two languages
Elective	PSPTIS117	Use routine education terminology in two languages
Elective	PSPTIS135	Sight translate
Elective	PSPTIS105	Conduct career planning

Newton College’s Diploma of Interpreting Course (PSP50922) is made available to the students via face-to-face sessions held in fully equipped, contemporary classes. The training is a blend of theory and practical examinations, both conducted within the college premises. Each student who has enrolled for the course is expected to pass all the 12 units to conclude the training program.

Course Assessment: Trainer/Assessor will use the correct assessment tools to gather sufficient and quality evidence about student performance in order to make the assessment decision based on the qualification training and assessment strategy. Assessment evidence may include but not limited to:

• Case Study

• Project

• Written Question

• Role Play

• Observation

Credit Transfer: Please refer to:https://www.newton.edu.au/Newton/Services/PoliciesProceduresForms.php

Note:

1. For international student course fee details, please refer to the International Student Prospectus .

2. For domestic student course fee details, please contact Newton College.

3. Newton College does not guarantee that:

i) a learner/student will successfully complete a training product on its scope of registration; or

ii) a training product can be completed in a manner which does not meet the requirements of Clause 1.1 and 1.2 of Standards of Registered Training Organisation 2015; or

iii) a learner/student will obtain a particular employment outcome where this is outside the control of the Newton College