Pathway Outline

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Introduction to Interpreting and Translation Studies

Introduction to Interpreting and Translation Studies

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
CT37
DTWD Status
Replaced
Associated Accredited course
Certificate IV in Bilingual Work
National Code
51917
State Code
1006
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/08/2008
Field of Education
0915 - Language And Literature
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Nominal Hours
570
Accredited Date
11/06/2008
Expiry Date
31/03/2012
Description
The Certificate IV in Bilingual Work course is designed as a stepping-stone into the Diploma of Interpreting or any future diploma level course for bicultural brokers, bilingual workers or managers of language services.

Individuals with this qualification will be able to
- demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts
- apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems
- identify and apply skills and knowledge areas to a wide variety of contexts with depth in some areas
- identify, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources
- take responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards
- take limited responsibility for the quantity and quality of the output
Packaging Rules
1. Core Units
Learners to complete all 16 core units listed below.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C8010 PSPGOV314A Contribute to conflict management 20 Unit of competency
25366 Demonstrate an understanding of the role of interpreters, translators and bilingual workers 15 Module
25362 Demonstrate awareness of responsibilities when interacting with clients 15 Module
25368 Demonstrate awareness of when to hand over to an interpreter 15 Module
25360 Develop an understanding of how history shaped Australia's multicultural society 25 Module
25363 Develop cultural and social objectivity 15 Module
25364 Explain factors influencing interpersonal relations 15 Module
25361 Explain how Australia is governed 15 Module
25371 Further develop English language skills 100 Module
25372 Further develop LOTE skills (1) 100 Module
25374 Further develop LOTE skills (2) 45 Module
25373 Interact appropriately with culturally diverse clients, in their language 15 Module
25365 Prepare, organise and present information 15 Module
25369 Use selected computer functions 15 Module
25367 Work with interpreters in interviews and group presentations 15 Module
25370 Write or complete a prescribed range of client related documents 15 Module
2. Compulsory Electives
Learners to complete the unit listed below from the Compulsory Elective group
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
25375 Develop knowledge of the interpreting and translation industry 40 Module
3. Elective units
Learners are to complete 2 units from the Bilingual Information Elective list below.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
25381 Prepare for bilingual work in criminal and family courts 40 Module
25380 Prepare for bilingual work in education and training 40 Module
25388 Prepare for bilingual work in employment and industrial relations 40 Module
25383 Prepare for bilingual work in immigration 40 Module
25385 Prepare for bilingual work in mining and native title 40 Module
25386 Prepare for bilingual work in public housing and private real estate 40 Module
25387 Prepare for bilingual work in the Arts 40 Module
25379 Prepare for bilingual work in the health sector 40 Module
25389 Prepare for bilingual work in tourism and hospitality 40 Module
25384 Prepare for bilingual work in welfare 40 Module
25382 Prepare for bilingual work with the police and in corrective services 40 Module
25390 Prepare for international liaison work (business) 40 Module
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Note
This training program was created on 3 July 2008, by Central CSSN as a pathway of 51917.
This qualification/pathway is copyright of Central TAFE and should be consulted for full description of requirements
Further information on this program may be obtained by contacting the Director, Learning Portfolio Support at Central TAFE on (08) 9202 4770 or carmen.broderick@central.wa.edu.au
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