Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The Diploma of Interpreting trains you in skills and knowledge required to interpret in general dialogue and monologue settings.
The Diploma prepares interpreters for work primarily in the general community services domain, which may include such areas as education, welfare, government, and a range of community information services.
Structure
C5364 Courses
C5364 Core Units - Select ALL Seven (7) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apply codes and standards to ethical practice (PSPTIS001) | 30 | LANG5854C | City Campus |
| Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments (PSPTIS002) | 20 | LANG5848C | City Campus |
| Prepare to translate and interpret (PSPTIS003) | 30 | LANG5855C | City Campus |
| Interpret in general dialogue settings (LOTE-English) (PSPTIS040) | 100 | LANG5856C | City Campus |
| Interpret in general monologue settings (LOTE-English) (PSPTIS041) | 80 | LANG5857C | City Campus |
| Manage discourses in general settings (PSPTIS042) | 20 | LANG5858C | City Campus |
| Use routine subject matter terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English) (PSPTIS043) | 40 | LANG5859C | City Campus |
C5364 LOTE Specialisation (For All Spoken Languages) Group A Elective Units - Select One (1) Course
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate routine LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts (PSPTIS044) | 60 | LANG5860C | City Campus |
C5364 LOTE Specialisation (For Auslan Only) Group A Elective Units - Select One (1) Course. Follow program instructions on which one to pick.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate routine LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts (PSPTIS044) | 60 | LANG5860C | City Campus |
| Conduct oral communication in a language other than English (AUSLAN) (SITXLAN3129) | 60 | LANG5861C | City Campus |
C5364 General (For All Spoken Languages) Group B Elective Units - Select Four (4) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct career planning (PSPTIS004) | 25 | BUSM6508C | City Campus |
| Demonstrate routine English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts (PSPTIS045) | 60 | LANG5862C | City Campus |
| Use routine health terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English) (PSPTIS047) | 25 | LANG5863C | City Campus |
| Use routine legal terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English) (PSPTIS048) | 25 | LANG5864C | City Campus |
C5364 General (For Auslan Only) Group B Elective Units - Select Four (4) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct career planning (PSPTIS004) | 25 | BUSM6508C | City Campus |
| Demonstrate routine English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts (PSPTIS045) | 60 | LANG5862C | City Campus |
| Use routine education terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English) (PSPTIS046) | 25 | LANG5865C | City Campus |
| Use routine health terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English) (PSPTIS047) | 25 | LANG5863C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
Domestic applicants: There are no minimum academic entry requirements.
International applicants: Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent senior secondary school studies, or RMIT Foundation Studies program, or a recognised post secondary diploma or certificate in a relevant discipline. Applicants with work experience in this field will also be considered.
Prerequisites - LOTE stream:
All applicants must meet both the English language requirements and the LOTE requirements specified below.
English language requirements:
You must meet one of the following:
- Successful completion of an approved English proficiency test within the last two years, achieving:
- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.0 (with no individual band below 5.5) or equivalent.
LOTE requirements
You must meet one of the following:
- Successful completion of a qualification equivalent to an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education undertaken in the LOTE you wish to study in this program; or
- Successful completion of a LOTE test, which includes comprehension and, writing tasks in LOTE. If you are required to sit the LOTE test, you will receive the test via email after you have submitted your application. You may also be interviewed if further information is required.
- For Auslan applicants: Successfully passing an interview in Auslan, in which you will be asked to demonstrate receptive (sight) comprehension skills, and appropriate sign production and articulation skills.
Prerequisites - DEAF Interpreting stream:
If you are applying to study the deaf interpreting stream, you must have successfully completed the S0134 Introduction to Deaf Interpreting Skill Set or you must complete a questionnaire to detail your current proficiency in deaf interpreting and provide evidence when required. You will receive this questionnaire via email after you submit your application. Selection will be based on the completed questionnaire. If further clarification is required, you may be asked to attend an interview.
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification delivers competency-based training and assessment, designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform effectively in the work you are training for. Competency-based assessment allows you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to complete workplace activities, safely and consistently, at the standard required in your job, in a range of situations and environments. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks while explaining what you know about the task and the relevant work environment. It could also involve completing a project and reporting on the both the process and outcomes.
If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on the skills and knowledge you have demonstrated.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised. This process is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for RPL
- refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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