PSP60822 Advanced Diploma of Translating

CRICOS COURSE CODE 113170J
PSP60822 Advanced Diploma of Translating
CRICOS COURSE CODE 113170J

The Advanced Diploma of Translating is a National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) endorsed Professional Level Course. It aims to provide the students with contextual knowledge, bilingual skills in English and Chinese as well as ethics. This knowledge is needed to perform competently as a professional translator, the standard corresponding to NAATI professional levels.

In addition to the regular training and assessments, this course also includes an extra 10 hours per week holistic training component specifically designed to meet such requirements. After successfully completing the course students will be well equipped with both theoretical and practical knowledge skills required for practicing as a translator from English into Chinese.

Career Opportunities

Students successfully finishing the PSP60822 Advanced Diploma of Translating course may gain employment in the public and private sectors as an English to Chinese translator, either on a freelance or contract basis. In addition, many graduates may perform some translating tasks as part of their principal duties in jobs requiring translating, bilingual and cross-cultural communication skills, in different industries

Qualification Units

  • PSPTIS103 Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments
  • PSPTIS106 Translate and certify non-narrative texts
  • PSPTIS120 Revise translations
  • PSPTIS124 Apply theories to translating work practices
  • PSPTIS130 Use translation technology
  • PSPTIS145 Apply codes and standards to professional judgement
  • PSPTIS146 Negotiate translating or interpreting assignments
  • PSPTIS148 Read and analyse special purpose English texts to be translated
  • PSPTIS121 Translate special purpose texts from English to LOTE
  • PSPTIS125 Demonstrate complex written LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts
  • PSPTIS123 Read and analyse special purpose LOTE texts to be translate
  • PSPTIS129 Translate multimedia source material E
  • PSPTIS122 Translate special purpose texts from LOTE to English
  • CUAWRT401 Edit texts
  • PSPTIS126 Demonstrate complex written English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

Students must have/ or be:

  • Be 18 years of age or above
  • Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
  • ESL (English as Second Language) applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English with an IELTS score of 6, or completion of a recognised Degree or Diploma or equivalent in any discipline from an English speaking country Additionally for Fast-tracked students:
  • Undertake an intake test to demonstrate adequate competency in both English and LOTE (Language Other Than English) as part of the enrollment process

Here is a score comparison chart featuring popular English Proficiency Tests as well as Abbey’s English Placement Test:

Course Duration

Full Time – 50 weeks

Fast-track – 25 weeks

Study Pathway

Students completing this qualification are eligible for credit against selected university degree programs.

Tuition Fee

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Tuition Fee

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