Accredited course Outline
19/10/2026 5:00 AM AWST
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Diploma of Interpreting (Lote/English)
Diploma of Interpreting (Lote/English)
50940
9623
Draft
Approved
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Description
The course aims to train bilingual persons in the role, theory, ethics and practice of interpreting
- to provide them with the skills and knowlege to interpret competently at the Paraprofessional level.
- to achieve accrediatation as Paraprofessional Interpreters.
- to prodive a pathway to the Advanced Diploma of Interpreting designed to lead to accrediation at the Professional interpreting level.
Schedule
1.
CORE
Units of Competency 1 to 6 are compulsory for Auslan students(however, competencies 1 and 2 should not exceed 190 hours in total), with the nominal course hours not exceeding a total of 300 hours.
For all LOTEs, Units of Competency 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00274 | Communicate Effectively With Professionals, Clients, Colleagues and Others | 20 | Module | |
| 00273 | Integrate Bi-culturual Aspects in the Behaviour and Communication Process | 40 | Module | |
| 00271 | Interpret Dialogues | 190 | Module | |
| 00275 | Maintain Effective Management Practices | 30 | Module | |
| 00276 | Maintain On-going Professional and Personal Development | 20 | Module | |
| 00272 | Simulataneously Interpret Dialogues, Speeches and Presentations | 190 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9622 | Diploma of Interpreting (Para-professional) | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9645 | 51691 | Diploma of Interpreting (Lote/English) | Accredited course |
General Notes
2. The proponent for this course is Central TAFE on behalf of the Department of Education and Training. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 50940.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the Department of Education and Training or the Manager, Curriculum, Central TAFE, Leederville Campus, Richmond Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007, telephone (08) 9202 4770.
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