Please select how you would like to attend your Community Interpreting course:
Title: Community Interpreting
Pathway: English for Speakers of Other Languages
Available Study Options:
Part Time
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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
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
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 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.
You can apply for this programme via the Apply Now button, at the top.
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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.
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.
