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Advanced Diploma of Translating

Provider:
Velocity Education and Training
Course Code:
PSP60816
CRICOS Code:
0101399
Qualification Level:
Advanced Diploma
Course Area:
Language And Literature
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Course Fee:
AUD 8,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Flexible Intakes
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Course Overview

The Advanced Diploma of Translating prepares translators to translate texts where there may be significant equivalence problems between source and target text, the subject of the text has its own specific terminology, or there is need to undertake extensive research and translate complex language and concepts. Specific audiences may be found in commerce and marketing, government and international relations – including immigration, both regular and humanitarian – the media, and sectors generally considered to be professional, such as law, health and medicine, technology and science. Assignments may deal with material which requires significant quality assurance processes as the consequences of mistranslation can be far reaching.

Course Structure

This qualification has 13 units of competency of which, 5 are core units and 8 are elective units. 

This qualification covers the competencies required to translate special purpose texts from one language to another, to convey information written using specific terminology for a specific audience in functionally equivalent translated texts that are accurate and appropriate to the context, target audience and end use.

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements

Students who intend to enrol in this course must have successfully completed a Certificate IV of Business/Management 

OR

Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory role in a relevant field.
Minimum Age to Apply
Be 18 years old or over at the time or enrolment. 
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum) Candidates whose first language is not English may be required to prove their English language skills are equivalent to an upper intermediate level (IELTS 5.5).

Career Opportunities

This qualification aims to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge required to effectively perform the following job roles:

  • Translator

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