Ascentis
Level 3
QN: 610/3039/9
Curriculum Active
Ascentis Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Ascentis. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 265 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Ascentis
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
265 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Developing own performance as a Community Interpreter
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own level of competence as a Community Interpreter
- Understand the importance of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
2
Interpret Two Way
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to interpret between two languages
- Be able to interpret consecutively within two different community interpreting scenarios
- Be able to employ strategies to facilitate the interpreting process
- Understand how to provide a professional service as a trainee community interpreter
3
Interpreting Remotely
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to interpret between two languages remotely
- Be able to interpret consecutively within two different community interpreting scenarios
- Understand how to provide a professional interpreting service remotely
4
Planning to Work as a Community Interpreter within Educational Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the protocols of interpreting assignments within educational settings
- Be able to select and use appropriate sources to prepare for an interpreting assignment within educational settings
- Understand specialist terminology used in education
5
Planning to Work as a Community Interpreter within Housing Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the protocols of interpreting assignments within Housing Services
- Be able to select and use appropriate sources to prepare for an interpreting assignment within Ho
- use Services
- Understand specialist terminology used in Housing Services
6
Planning to Work as a Community Interpreter within Immigration Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the protocols of interpreting assignments within Immigration Services
- Be able to select and use appropriate sources to prepare for an interpreting assignment within Immigration Services
- Understand specialist terminology used in Immigration Services
7
Planning to Work as a Community Interpreter within Mental Health Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the protocols of interpreting assignments within Mental Health Services
- Be able to select and use appropriate sources to prepare for an interpreting assignment within Mental Health Services
- Understand specialist terminology used in Mental Health Services
8
Planning to Work as a Community Interpreter within Social Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the protocols of interpreting assignments within Social Services
- Be able to select and use appropriate sources to prepare for an interpreting assignment within Social Services
- Understand specialist terminology used in Social Services
9
Planning to Work as a Community Interpreter within the Health Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the protocols of interpreting assignments within the Health Service
- Be able to select and use appropriate sources to prepare for an interpreting assignment within the Health Service
- Understand specialist terminology used in the Health Service
10
Planning to Work as a Community Interpreter within the Welfare Benefits System
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the protocols of interpreting assignments within the Welfare Benefits System
- Be able to select and use appropriate sources to prepare for an integrating assignment within the Welfare Benefits System
- Understand specialist terminology used in the Welfare Benefits System
11
Preparing for Community Interpreting Assignments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the protocols of interpreter assignment bookings
- Be able to make a professional judgement about accepting or declining an interpreting assignment
- Be able to identify relevant information in preparation for an assignment
- Be able to prepare for a range of interpreting assignments
12
Supporting Interpreting Through Sight Translation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to carry out a sight translation
- Be able to perform a sight translation of a straightforward written document
- Be able to select and use strategies to deal with challenging language
13
Working as a Community Interpreter in Public Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how public services are organised locally
- Understand the role of the voluntary sector
- Understand public service terminology
- Understand principles of safeguarding
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3039/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Ascentis
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2023