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Diploma of Interpreting (Lote/English)

Diploma of Interpreting (Lote/English)

Accredited course
National Code
51691
State Code
9645
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2007
Field of Education
0915 - Language And Literature
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
300
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
29/11/2006
Expiry Date
30/11/2011
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
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
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CORE Group:

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
64137 Communicate Effectively with Professionals, Clients, Colleagues and Others 20 Module
64136 Integrate Bi-cultural Aspects in the Behaviour and Communication 40 Module
64134 Interpret Dialogues 190 Module
64138 Maintain Effective Management Practices 30 Module
64139 Maintain on-going Professional and Personal Development 20 Module
64135 Simultaneously Interpret Dialogues, Speeches and Presentations 190 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
9623 50940 Diploma of Interpreting (Lote/English) Accredited course
General Notes
1. The proponent and copyright owner for this course is Central TAFE.

2. The proponent for this course is Central TAFE on behalf of the Department of Eduation 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 51691.

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 Product Development Manager, Central TAFE, Leederville Campus, Richmond Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007, telephone (08) 9202 4770.
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