Community Interpreting level 1

Community Interpreting

Overview

The award consists of three mandatory units. There are several features of this qualification that make it very appropriate for its target learners

▪ It allows the learners to learn about the role of a Community Interpreter

▪ The learners can start to explore public sector services, both statutory and voluntary and how they support community needs.

▪ Unit certification is available for each of the units

The aims of the qualification are to enable learners

1. To learn how to use language skills to the best advantage in bilingual contexts

2. To learn about the sectors where interpreters may be required to work in

3. To learn about the role of the Community Interpreter

Price

FREE

Course Type / Level

Beginners

Category

Community Interpreting

Who is this for?

These courses are for people who have strong language skills – they speak English, plus one or more other languages.

Entry Requirements

You must be resident in the Tees Valley region.
You will need to have been resident in the UK for 3 years. If this doesn’t apply to you, please give us details of your immigration status, so that we may make further checks.
You must not be studying a full-time course in another institution.
Courses are free for most people who meet the requirements above.

Dates and Duration

Start Date: 05 January 2027
Time: 12:30 - 15:00
Day: Tuesday and Wednesday
Duration: 11 Weeks

Start Date: 13 April 2027
Time: 12:30 - 15:00
Day: Tuesday and Wednesday
Duration: 12 Weeks

Location

Stockton Business Centre
70-74 Brunswick Street, Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 1DW

Progression Route

Level 2

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