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 details
| Qualification name | Award in Understanding Community Interpreting |
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| Qualification level | 1 |
| Awarding organisation | Ascentis |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course hours | Part-time |
| Course start date | Flexible |
| Cost | £360.00 |
| Cost description | Tuition fees may be remitted if you are a UK or home-fee status student, aged 16-18 on the 31st August, before your course begins. If you are aged 19+, fees may be required depending on residency status, educational background and personal circumstances. |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
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Achieved ESOL Level 1 or Functional Skills English Level 1
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English Language Awareness Communities and Organisations Role of Community Interpreter
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Portfolio of evidence
Community Interpreting Level 2
| Name | 2 Queens Square |
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| Address |
2 Queens Square
Middlesbrough TS2 1AA Find on Google maps |
| Website | http://www.mbro.ac.uk |