Community Interpreting Level 3 Certificate

Course code

V423

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Attendance

Part time

Duration

14 weeks

Intake

January only 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 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting enables learners who already have high levels of language skills in both their first language and English, to undertake interpreting work at a basic level of two-way communication and progress to Level 4.

What topics will I study?

Developing your own performance as a community interpreter
Working as a Community Interpreter in Public Services
Supporting interpreting through sight translation
Interpret two way (level 3)
Planning to work as a Community Interpreter within a choice of sectors, including educational settings, the health service and immigration.

Most units are internally assessed through the learner building up a portfolio of evidence that covers the relevant assessment criteria, internally assessed and verified by the centre and then externally verified by the awarding body. However, there will be an external assessment of your native language and English skills. You would also be required to build up a large glossary of terms in both languages related to the work sectors you choose.

Students are required to hold a level 2 qualification in preparing for the community Interpreting role and will also need to pass an 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: £724.00

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