Sydney Institute of Interpreting and Translating

PSP50822

Diploma of Translating

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This qualification covers the competencies required to translate general purpose texts from one language to another, to convey information written in plain language to a limited and known audience in functionally equivalent translated texts appropriate to the context, target audience, and end use.

The Diploma of Translating prepares translators to translate texts that contain limited equivalence problems between source and target text, plain language and concepts accessible to the general public, and limited requirements for research on the subject beyond client resources. Limited and known audiences include the clients of community services, educational institutions, community information services, and businesses, or may relate to government client relationships.

Delivery mode

Sydney Institute of Interpreting and Translating offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 145, 416 Pitt Street, Sydney
  • Level 4, 344 Queen Street, Brisbane

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unavailable
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Enquire with Sydney Institute of Interpreting and Translating to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* Unavailable

Career opportunities

The Diploma of Translating will prepare you for the following roles.

Interpreter Translator

An Interpreter or Translator converts written, verbal or signed language into another language. You might translate words into English, or translat...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Language Specialist

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Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

About Sydney Institute of Interpreting and Translating

Welcome to Australian Professional Education Institute Pty Ltd trading as Sydney Institute of Interpreting and Translating (hereby referred to as SIIT), an Australian registered training organisation (RTO No:91490).

The academic programs offered at SIIT are built around the needs of the students. The growing “ever-smaller” global village, where exchanges of information across languages and cultures now occur across all spheres of human society, leads to an increasing demand for the services of professional interpreters and translators, supervisors, coordinators, and teachers, etc.