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Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who translate general purpose texts from one language to another, to convey information written in plain language to a limited and known audience in translated texts, or to an audience in translated spoken or signed utterances, that are fit for purpose and 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 requirement 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.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
1–2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Apply codes and standards to ethical practice | Core |
| Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments | Core |
| Prepare to translate or interpret | Core |
| Translate and certify non-narrative texts | Core |
| Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment | Elective |
| Apply theories to translating work practices | Elective |
| Conduct career planning | Elective |
| Converse in Auslan at a proficient user level | Elective |
| Demonstrate routine written English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts | Elective |
| Demonstrate routine written LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts | Elective |
| Edit texts | Elective |
| Operate application software packages | Elective |
| Read and analyse general purpose English texts to be translated | Elective |
| Read and analyse general purpose LOTE texts to be translated | Elective |
| Translate general purpose texts from English to LOTE | Elective |
| Translate general purpose texts from LOTE to English | Elective |
| Write simple documents | Elective |
Job prospects
The Diploma of Translating sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Interpreter
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Interpreters transfer spoken or signed languages into other spoken or signed languages, usually within a limited timeframe in the presence of the participants requiring the translation.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Translator
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Translators transfer source texts from one language into another, usually within an extended time frame to allow for corrections and modifications and without the presence of the participants requiring the translation.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher
Training providers delivering Diploma of Translating
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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Sydney Institute of Interpreting & Translating (RTO code 91490)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
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Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.