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.
January 2025
Session |
Date |
Day |
Times |
Venue |
1. | 16th January 2025 | Thursday | 10:00-12:00 | Online |
2. | 17th January 2025 | Friday | 10:00-15:00 | Online |
3. | 24th January 2025 | Friday | 10:00-15:00 | Online |
4. | 31st January 2025 | Friday | 10:00-15:00 | Online |
5. | 7th February 2025 | Friday | 10:00-15:00 | Online |
6. | 14th February 2025 | Friday | 10:00-15:00 | Online |
7. | 21st February 2025 | Friday | 10:00-15:00 | Belfast venue in person (NI learners only) |
8. | 28th February 2025 | Friday | 10:00-15:00 | Belfast venue in person (NI learners only) |