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Key Facts

  • Starting
    7 Feb 2026
    Location
    Wandsworth
    Start Time
    10:00
    End Time
    15:30
    Duration
    4 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Saturday
    Start Date
    7 Feb 2026
    Level
    Entry Level
    Code
    WABX135TL

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 100

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L2 Preparing for Community Interpreting

L2 Preparing for Community Interpreting

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Please note that this course is delivered online

Complete this course to gain the qualification you need to become a community interpreter. This OCN qualification is recognised by many public services and you could use it to go on to work in areas such as Health, Education, Benefits, Housing & Immigration. You should have completed and achieved an assessment (getting into Community Interpreting with STC before enrolling on this course)

You will have a much better understanding of the role of a community interpreter. You will make significant contributions to the final portfolio you will need to submit to earn your certificate.

Interpreting courses are accredited, it is not possible to simply enrol on the course. you must have successfully completed an assessment (getting into Community Interpreting with STC before enrolling on this course)

  • Entry Requirements


    to have completed an assessment session prior to this course

  • Course Content


    During this online course you will learn:

    • Specialist terminology used in the public services
    • Independent research into the public service and health care issues within the communities
    • Your confidentiality and impartiality responsibilities
    • Role-plays to practise and strengthen your skills
    • How to make basic interventions when interpreting

  • Additional Information


    If you are self-employed, you might be able to deduct your enrolment fee from your taxable income.

  • Course Structure


    Please note that this course is delivered online you will be expected to complete 1 or 2 written assessments per week outside of the teaching hours

  • Assessment Details


    Please note that this course is delivered online.

    You'll be assessed through eight written assignments and a final role play to complete a portfolio of evidence. You will also need to be able to collate your portfolio using PDF and send it to your tutor via email. Please note you need to be able to write in your mother tongue as the Glossaries are from English into your mother tongue.