This accredited training prepares bi-lingual speakers for the field of interpreting. It covers all 7 public sector areas as well as the private sector. It introduces learners to the interpreting business and presents them with an opportunity to start a career.
Structure: The course covers all aspects of interpreting from interpreting techniques, Code of Conduct, and real-life case studies to practical role plays, as well as presentations from guest speakers. The training concludes with a final role-play assessment and submission of a portfolio.
What you gain: Access to an online learning platform with videos, face-to-face tuition with an experienced tutor, guest speaker presentations from a range of service areas, OCNNI certificate upon successful completion of written assessments, language assessment, and detailed feedback.
Duration: 8-week course for Northern Irish-based learners. Those learners based outside of Northern Ireland need only attend the first 6 weeks.
Entry Requirements: Fluent in mother tongue language (including reading and writing) and a good level of spoken and written English.
How to apply: Please contact training@diversityni.co.uk or 02890473737 to receive an application pack and be allocated a free assessment slot.
Venue: Face to Face and online
Cost: £550:00
The course is open to applicants of all languages.
However, you may be eligible for Diversity NI sponsorship if you speak any of the following languages: Farsi, Pashto, and Somali.
August 2024
Session |
Date |
Day |
Times |
Venue |
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1. |
2nd August 2024 |
Friday |
10:00-12:00 |
Online |
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2. |
9th August 2024 |
Friday |
10:00-15:00 |
Online |
|
3. |
16th August 2024 |
Friday |
10:00-15:00 |
Online |
|
4. |
23rd August 2024 |
Friday |
10:00-15:00 |
Online |
|
5. |
6th September 2024 |
Friday |
10:00-15:00 |
Online |
|
6. |
13th September 2024 |
Friday |
10:00-15:00 |
Online |
|
7. |
20th September 2024 |
Friday |
10:00-15:00 |
Belfast venue in person |
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8. |
27th September 2024 |
Friday |
10:00-15:00 |
Belfast venue in person |
October 2024
Session |
Date |
Day |
Times |
Venue |
1. |
4th October 2024 |
Friday |
10:00-12:00 |
Online |
2. |
11th October 2024 |
Friday |
10:00-15:00 |
Online |
3. |
18th October 2024 |
Friday |
10:00-15:00 |
Online |
4. |
25th October 2024 |
Friday |
10:00-15:00 |
Online |
5. |
8th November 2024 |
Friday |
10:00-15:00 |
Online |
6. |
15th November 2024 |
Friday |
10:00-15:00 |
Online |
7. |
22nd November 2024 |
Friday |
10:00-15:00 |
Belfast venue in person |
8. |
29th November 2024 |
Friday |
10:00-15:00 |
Belfast venue in person |
9. |
6th December 2024 |
Friday |
10:00-15:00 |
Belfast venue in person |