Course Duration

1 Year

Location

Cauldon Campus

Course Cost

£ 150.00
Do I have to pay this fee? These courses receive government funding, and some learners will be eligible for FREE tuition if they meet specific criteria. Some L code courses at Level 3 to 6 may also have an Advanced Learning Loan available for learners aged 19 and over.

Course Code

PL9111

Start Date

03/10/2024

Start Time

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Day

Thu
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Course Summary

This qualification offers the opportunity for learners who are speakers of other languages to learn about the area of community interpreting. Learners may wish to study the subject as they have an interest in the topic or they may wish to use the qualification as a stepping stone to becoming a community interpreter.

The qualification offers the opportunity to learn about the language skills required when working in the community – giving an awareness of how language changes depending on the situation. There is also an opportunity to look at how public and voluntary service sectors work and their interaction with the community. The role of the interpreter is also explored and discussed.

Course Requirements

Entry Requirements

This qualification is aimed at a range of learners, including:
• Those who have an interest in working with different linguistic groups in the community
• Those who have an interest in learning about the role of an interpreter
• Those who wish to acquire further qualifications to enable them to work towards becoming a Community Interpreter

Learners will need to demonstrate an ability to write in English at Level 1 or above prior to joining the course.

How Is It Assessed

The learner will build a portfolio of evidence which will be assessed against the awarding body criteria.

How Is It Taught

The course will be classroom based for 1.5 hours per week over 30 weeks.

What Could I do Next

This qualification could support working in a range of customer facing roles where language is a barrier to communication.

What Else Do I Need To Know

The award consists of three mandatory units. There are several features of this qualification that make it very appropriate for its target learners: • It allows the learners to learn about the role of a community interpreter • The learners can start to explore the public voluntary sectors and how they support community needs

Entry Requirements

This qualification is aimed at a range of learners, including:
• Those who have an interest in working with different linguistic groups in the community
• Those who have an interest in learning about the role of an interpreter
• Those who wish to acquire further qualifications to enable them to work towards becoming a Community Interpreter

Learners will need to demonstrate an ability to write in English at Level 1 or above prior to joining the course.

How Is It Assessed

The learner will build a portfolio of evidence which will be assessed against the awarding body criteria.

How Is It Taught

The course will be classroom based for 1.5 hours per week over 30 weeks.

What Could I do Next

This qualification could support working in a range of customer facing roles where language is a barrier to communication.

What Else Do I Need To Know

The award consists of three mandatory units. There are several features of this qualification that make it very appropriate for its target learners: • It allows the learners to learn about the role of a community interpreter • The learners can start to explore the public voluntary sectors and how they support community needs