Community Interpreting Training
FLEX is delighted to offer courses for translators interested in becoming a Community Interpreter. At FLEX we understand interpretation is a skill and therefore we work with each Interpreter individually to ensure they have the experience and knowledge to provide interpreting services across public and private sector situations.
FLEX Language Services is a recognised OCN Examination Centre. Our tutors have years of experience in Community Interpreting Training and each interpreter is accessed by a native speaker in their own tongue.
Current Course – OCN Level 4 in Community Interpreting
Course Aim
Course Objectives
- Learn interpreting techniques
- Gain an understanding of the role of the Community Interpreter
- Understand bilingual interpreting within the community
- Carry out interpreting assignments effectively
- Acquire 12 NOCN (National Open College Network) credits at Level 4
Entry Requirements
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Fluent in English and native language
- Cross cultural knowledge and understanding
- Interest in developing interpreting skills to train as interpreters and gain employment
Course Overview
- This will be an online course due to the current Government Guidelines set for COVID-19.
- 60 hours classroom tuition – 1 evening and 2 days per week
- 60 house independent learning
Course Costs
Our course costs include:
- All classroom tuition
- All classroom learning materials
- A business plan written by a professional business advisor for your interpreting business
- Oral and written examination costs
- Registered FLEX Community Interpreter lanyard and badge for all ongoing work
- OCN certificate of proof
FLEX is now offering payment plans – for details on this please contact us
Please contact FLEX directly for a full cost breakdown. A non-refundable deposit of £50.00 is required to secure your place with full payment before the course commencement date.
Upcoming Course Dates
2020/21
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| Saturday 16th January - 09:00am -16:00pm - Webinar E-Learning to be completed over a week. | ||||||
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| Saturday 23rd January 09:00am-16:00pm - Webinar E-Learning to be completed over a week. | ||||||
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| Saturday 30th January 09:00am - 16:00pm - Webinar | Sunday 31st January - 09:00am - 12:00pm - Webinar - E-Learning to be completed over a week. | |||||
| Week 4 | ||||||
| Saturday 6th February - 09:00am - 16:00pm | ||||||
| Oral Assessment | ||||||
| Saturday 20th February - 30 mins slots. |
To Register
If you are interested in registering for the course or finding out more information, please contact our team via the booking form below or telephone 02890 727 878.