Applied Community Interpreting
Build the skills to support communication across our communities
Our Applied Community Interpreting programme is a 12-week programme for bilingual speakers who want to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to work as community interpreters.
Community interpreters play an important role in helping people access essential services, understand information and have their voices heard. Through our programme, we support learners to build a strong foundation in the skills, professional standards and ethical responsibilities needed for interpreting work.
During the programme, you will develop practical interpreting skills, including memory techniques, note-taking, managing terminology and creating your own glossaries. You will also learn about cultural awareness, confidentiality, accuracy and the importance of professional boundaries.
Our programme includes practical activities using examples from a range of community settings, including health, immigration, law and other public services. We will also share tools and approaches to support your ongoing learning and development as an interpreter.
Learning Outcomes
By completing our programme, you will develop:
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Cultural awareness skills – understanding how culture and communication influence interpreting
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Ethical interpreting practice – understanding the responsibilities and standards of professional interpreters
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Practical interpreting skills – including memory, note-taking and interpreting techniques
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Terminology skills – learning how to build and maintain glossaries of key vocabulary
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Understanding of the interpreter role – gaining insight into professional community interpreting
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Confidence to continue learning – developing skills for ongoing professional growth
Intake & Fees
Delivery & fees: NZ$300
Delivery method: Online
Course intakes: February and August (twice per year).
Attendance requirement: You must attend at least 80% of sessions to successfully complete the programme.
Enrolment
Enrolment: Places are offered based on community need and workforce requirements. We prioritise enrolments where there is a need for interpreters in specific languages, regions or service areas.