Education - Approved Interpreting Courses in Australia

To become an interpreter you usually have to complete a course accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) or acquire accreditation via a NAATI test. However, fluency in a foreign language may also be obtained by living in that language's cultural environment. Contact NAATI for specific course and accreditation details.

The following courses are accredited by NAATI. As subjects can vary, you should contact the institution for full details. The diploma and degree courses usually require completion of your HSC/ACT Year 12, or equivalent, with competence in oral and written English and one other language. You may have to sit for a test to prove bilingual ability. The various institutions have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements. Contact the institutions you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.

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Postgraduate Courses: Interpreting Preparatory, Professional Level

Macquarie University - North Ryde Campus:
Postgraduate Diploma of Translation and Interpreting, 1 year full time or equivalent
Ph: (02) 9850 6410
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Diploma Courses: Interpreting Preparatory, Paraprofessional Level

New South Wales
Sydney Institute of TAFE - Petersham Campus:

TTY: (02) 8234 2703
Ph: 131 601

Queensland
Southbank Institute of TAFE
Ph: 13 72 48
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South Australia
Adelaide TAFE
Ph: 1800 882 661
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Victoria
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University
Ph: (03) 9925 2260
Fax: (03) 9925 3070
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Western Australia
Central TAFE
Ph: 1300 300 822
Fax: (08) 9427 1999
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