Language Interpreter Training
Description
This program is designed for bilingual individuals who wish to work as spoken language interpreters in the legal, health care, social service and domestic violence prevention sectors in Ontario. Integrating theory, principles and concepts with practical application and skills development, the program aims to assist individuals in developing the introductory level competencies, skills, knowledge and attitudes required for proficient practice as language interpreters. The program will benefit individuals who wish to begin a career in interpreting, as well as those already working as interpreters who wish to upgrade their skills and obtain a college credential.
This 180-hour program, consisting of six courses, provides an introduction to spoken language interpreting, with skills development practice in the major constituent tasks of interpreting - consecutive interpreting, sight translation and note taking, simultaneous interpreting, and a focus on setting-specific interpreting. Note: Students are required to successfully complete an interpreter's competency test (ILSAT: Interpreter Language and Skills Assessment Tool) administered by a Provincial Agency before eligible for graduation.
This 180-hour program, consisting of six courses, provides an introduction to spoken language interpreting, with skills development practice in the major constituent tasks of interpreting - consecutive interpreting, sight translation and note taking, simultaneous interpreting, and a focus on setting-specific interpreting. Note: Students are required to successfully complete an interpreter's competency test (ILSAT: Interpreter Language and Skills Assessment Tool) administered by a Provincial Agency before eligible for graduation.
Admission requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older
- Fluency in English as well as a second language
Compulsory Courses
Successfully complete 6 courses
Successfully complete 6 courses
- LANG1200 Introduction to Spoken Language Interpreting
- LANG1210 Consecutive Interpreting
- LANG1220 Skills Development - Sight Translation
- LANG1230 Skills Development - Simultaneous Interpreting
- LANG1240 Setting Specific Interpreting
- LANG1250 Capstone Course-Skills Integration
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: Conestoga College
- Program type: Certificat
- Language: English
- Program Code: 1188
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.