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Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language)


 National Code: PSP50922
 TAFE SA Code: TP01428


2025 start

Description

This course provides you the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to effectively interpret in a range of settings. You will be able to concentrate on language-specific terminology with a tutor who is a certified and experienced interpreter in your language. Your classes will be in an online virtual classroom environment.

This course is comprehensive, and it is the best way to improve your interpreting skills and language proficiency to reach the necessary level to become a Certified Provisional Interpreter and a confident practitioner.
If you are already certified, you can use the Diploma of Interpreting as professional development and to improve your skills.

This qualification is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) and is the preferred and recommended pathway by NAATI to the Certified Provisional Interpreter test.

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12 months 

Part Time

Interpreter
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Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Virtual Classroom

801027

Virtual Classroom Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Part Time Part Time
Evening Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Applicants are required to select one preference from the list below.

Code
Mandarin 128
Spanish 129
Persian 135
Dari 136
Vietnamese 139
Cantonese 142
Italian 144
Nepali 146

Course Admission Requirements

  • Satisfactory performance in an English and LOTE oral language assessment
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Mandatory Requirements

  • English and LOTE oral language assessment will be held on 26 and 27 November 2025
  • Applications must be received by no later than Monday, 18 November 2025 to be considered in this round of testing

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 12 month course
Subsidised
$1,682
$3,363
Concession
$1,251
$2,501
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?
Full Fee
$4,152
$8,304

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Opportunities exist for freelance work and casual employment with interpreting agencies in a variety of areas such as general health, welfare and community services, customer and community information services. Opportunities also exist in tourism, export trade and in education (bi-lingual assistants).

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language) (PSP50922)
    This course examines interpreting in areas of community services, health, education, employment, law, immigration and citizenship. You will learn skills and terminology specific to interpreting between your language and English. This course requires completion of 7 core units and 5 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply codes and standards to ethical practice 40
    Interpret in general dialogue settings 100
    Manage interactions in general settings 25
    Prepare to translate or interpret 30
    Use routine subject area terminology in two languages 45

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments 25
    Demonstrate routine language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts 60
    Interpret in general monologue settings 80
    Interpret through communication media 45
    Sight translate 65
    Use routine health terminology in two languages 30
    Use routine legal terminology in two languages 30

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Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language)
TP01428
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