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Overview
About the course
Working as a professional interpreter, it’s your job to bridge the language gap. To do this effectively, you must understand the social systems, culture and ethics that impact communication in different settings to conduct your work appropriately, confidentially, and professionally.
Our Liaison Interpreting Contexts (Social Systems, Culture and Ethics) micro-credential at Unitec Institute of Technology micro-credential is designed to be condensed in format and timeframe, giving you the introductory skills you need to move into the workplace quickly.
Programme Structure
Topics covered include:- Interpreting needs of migrants, refugees, and tourists
- The interpreting code of ethics
- Interpersonal communication including non-verbal communication
- New Zealand government and community agencies including legal and healthcare systems
- Terminology (generic systems and processes vocabulary) relevant to community, medical, legal and business settings
- The role of the interpreter in Aotearoa: how the Professional Code of Practice is applied to interpreting events and critically review principles governing the conduct of the interpreter – especially in medical and legal settings
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 60
PTE Academic 50
IELTS 6
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Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
Disciplines
Translation & Interpreting EthicsWhat 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 6
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- Trusted by 300k learners
- 98 accuracy using real exam data
- 4.9/5 student rating
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
- 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-residents4976 NZD / full≈ 4976 NZD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1600 NZD / full≈ 1600 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.
Funding
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