Level 1 Award in Understanding Community Interpreting

Course Overview

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.

Duration of Study

28 weeks.

Modules/What you will learn

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 public sector services both statutory and voluntary and how they support community needs
• Unit certification is available for each of the units
• Verification and certification can be offered throughout the year, allowing maximum flexibility for centres.

Aim

The aims of the qualification are to enable learners:

• To learn how to use language skills to the best advantage in bilingual contexts
• To learn about the sectors where interpreters may be required to work
• To learn about the role of the Community Interpreter.

Qualification

Level 1 Award in Understanding Community Interpreting.

E3 ESOL and E3 Maths

We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information. Depending on your situation, you may be able to access a range of financial support available.