Understanding Community Interpreting Level 1 Award

Course code

V411

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Attendance

Part time

Duration

7 weeks

Intake

Twice yearly View the Adult Course Guide for more details

The role of the community interpreter is becoming increasingly important. The interpreter acts as a bridge between communities and enables people to access services and situations which otherwise would not be possible.

The Level 1 Award in Understanding Community Interpreting offers the opportunity for learners who are speakers of other languages to learn about the area of community interpreting.

The role of a community interpreter
Awareness of the public voluntary sector
Awareness of community needs and how to support these needs
How to use language skills to best advantage

There are no specific entry requirements for this course, you will need to pass an initial assessment to determine your English skills.

Some courses are FREE for eligible learners. You may be eligible for a FREE course if you are:

Unemployed and in receipt of an income-based benefit (for example JSA, ESA or Universal Credit)
Employed and earning less than £23,104
Studying for your first full Level 2 qualification on an eligible legal entitlement course
Aged 19-23 and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification or on an eligible legal entitlement course
Aged 19+ and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification on an eligible course which is part of the Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs scheme
Aged 19+ and studying a course that is part of the Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs Scheme, and unemployed or earning less than £23,104
Aged 19+ and studying for your first or second full Level 3 qualification on an eligible GM Offer Level 3 course

Your eligibility for a free course will be assessed and confirmed at enrolment. If you would like to discuss any aspect of fees and funding please call the Funding Team on 0161 280 8500

ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN

Many of our adult learners pay for their Level 3 and above courses with an Advanced Learner Loan. If a loan is available this is indicated in the course details. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken into account and there are no credit checks. You only need to start paying back your Advanced Learner Loan when you are earning more than £25,000 per year.

Course Fee: £150.00

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