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Overview
Language interpreters are in demand in a range of settings including community, legal and health. Our micro-credentials in Liaison Interpreting Theory and Practice at Unitec Institute of Technology are designed to be condensed in format and timeframe – giving you the introductory skills you need to move into the workplace quickly.
Using your competency in more than one language, you’ll build the specific set of skills and knowledge that liaison interpreters and translators require to work in community, medical, legal and business settings for New Zealand government departments and agencies such as Immigration NZ, Auckland Council, MBIE and community organisations.
Features
A key part of this micro-credential is building cultural competence specific to Aotearoa and the role of interpreters.
This includes:
- A dedicated workshop on the Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) focusing on two versions for translation.
- The impact of the Treaty as legislation on all aspects of public services where interpreters and translators’ work.
- Bi-cultural competence such as whanau involvement in medical, legal and social service contexts.
- Marae protocol for diplomatic, government and business interpreting settings.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- The nature of interpretation (process, techniques, modes)
- Speaking skills for interpretation
- Face to face and telephone interpreting
- Consecutive and simultaneous interpreting
- Short-term memory (techniques and practice)
- Sight interpreting and translation
- Error analysis
- Note-taking
- Bilingual translation
- Terminology (specific and detailed vocabulary) relevant to community and some specialised settings.
- Ethics of interpreting (in context, dilemmas)
- Managing interpreting events
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 60
PTE Academic 50
IELTS 5.5
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Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
Disciplines
Language Studies Translation & InterpretingWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 60
PTE Academic 50
IELTS 5.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
To enter this programme, you’ll need the following:
- Minimum four years of secondary education or equivalent, and;
- 18 years old on your first day of study, and;
- Enrolled in or successfully completed Liaison Interpreting Contexts or completed relevant higher-level study or relevant work experience.
As part of your application, you’ll also need to provide evidence that demonstrates your proficiency in a Language other than English (LOTE). This could include:
- Evidence you completed high school in a LOTE as the language of instruction, or;
- Have a degree in a LOTE as a major, or;
- Provide two (verified) reference letters from your community or someone of standing from an educational institution who speaks your LOTE.
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents4967 NZD / full≈ 4967 NZD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1800 NZD / full≈ 1800 NZD / full
Living costs
Auckland
New Zealand
1400 - 2200 NZD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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