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Overview

Title: Community Interpreting

Pathway: English for Speakers of Other Languages

Available Study Options:
Part Time Print

Study Option

There are currently no other study options available for this course.

What will I study?

This is a part-time course of study where you will attend for 6 hours a week over 16 weeks.  The learning programme has two intakes a year with starts in September and February.  

This level three course is specifically aimed at learners with a second language who are interested in becoming community interpreters and developing their interpreting skills to move on to higher level qualifications.  

You will study and complete assignments in seven core units covering:

Slight Translation

Two-way Interpreting

Continuous Professional Development

Preparing to work as a community interpreter within health services 

Preparing to work as a community interpreter within social services

Preparing to work as a community interpreter within the public sector

Understanding the key roles and responsibilities of a community interpreter

How will I be assessed?

This is a portfolio and assignment based qualification.  You will be assessed on the range of topics in various ways including:

Role-plays

Written assignments

Presentations

Group discussions

Independently assessed on ability to sight translate between own/chosen language and English

Self and peer evaluation

Through audio and video recording of activities

What will this lead to?

A level three qualification which enables you to work as a community interpreter within the public sector. 

Learners who complete the course successfully will be signposted to register as a free-lance interpreter with Capita Translation Services.   

Higher Level courses of study

Paid employment 

Entry requirements

Entry Level Courses:


Skills for Life & Work/Preparing for Adulthood

No formal qualifications are required for this course.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a Special Educational Need (SEND).

 

Entry Level: Skills & Employability


No formal qualifications are required for this course.

Full Time ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)


No formal qualifications are required for this course.


Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study Course

 GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and English and / or Sciences.


Full Time Level 1 Course

 No formal qualifications are required for this course.


Full Time Level 2 Course

4 GCSEs at grade 3 or Vocational Level 1 in relevant subject area.

*GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths is required for the courses below:

Accounting

Electrical

Plumbing

Full time Level 3 Course

5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).

OR

Vocational Level 2 plus Grade 4-9 GCSE English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).

*A Vocational Level 2 is required for the following courses:

Accounting

All Construction Subjects

Hair & Beauty Subjects

Applied Science


T Levels

 

5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).

* Health T Levels require GCSE Grade 4 in Science.

 

How to apply

You can apply for this programme via the Apply Now button, at the top.

If this course area is available as an apprenticeship, this will show under 'Study Option' on the right-hand side, just below the Apply Now button. You can view all of our apprenticeship vacanices and subjects by clicking the 'Apprenticeships' in the top menu.

Cost

If you are aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course and are taking a course leading to a qualification, the tuition and exam fees are free. However, there may be some additional costs for optional trips, recommended text books and professional start up kits. We have a bursary scheme to assist with these costs.

  • If you're aged 19 or over, you may be eligible for funding towards your course fees. It will depend on your personal circumstances and will be discussed at enrolment. You will be asked to bring documentation with you when you are invited to enrol.
  • If you are aged 19 and over and study Maths or English and do not already hold a C grade/4 or higher in the subject that you are studying, you will get the course for free.
  • If you have any queries please contact us on 0161 785 4039 or email admissions@oldham.ac.uk

What happens next?

It is important that you come along and speak to one of our staff about your choice/s.

Once we receive your application, you will be invited in to speak to a tutor or a member of the Apprenticeship team to discuss your application.

This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course/Apprenticeship and to see our facilities.

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