PSP50922 Diploma of Interpreting (NAATI Endorsed)

Description of the Qualification

This qualification covers the competencies required to interpret from a source language to a target language, in general dialogue and monologue settings where the interpreter can physically control the discourse to assist retention and recall.

The Diploma of Interpreting prepares interpreters for work typically in the community and business domains, including general health, welfare and community services, educational and social contexts, and tourism. As well as interactions such as initial police interviews, over-the-counter interviews in customer and community information services, non-complex disability assistance, and other informal business and workplace interactions.

Course Information for Minor Language

Qualification Packaging Rules

Based on the information available from www.training.gov.au , the following packaging rules apply to complete this qualification.

A total number of 12 units must be selected for this qualification, including:

5 core units and 7 elective units

Course Structure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Packaging Rules

A total number of 12 units are selected for the completion of this

qualification including 5 core units & 7 elective units as listed below:

Unit Code

Unit Title

Core/ Elective

PSPTIS102

Apply codes and standards to ethical practice

Core

PSPTIS104

Prepare to translate or interpret

Core

PSPTIS112

Interpret in general dialogue settings

Core

PSPTIS114

Manage interactions in general settings

Core

PSPTIS115

Use routine subject area terminology in two languages

Core

 

PSPTIS103

Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments

Elective

 

PSPTIS116

Demonstrate routine language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts

Elective

 

PSPTIS118

Use routine health terminology in two languages

 

Elective

 

PSPTIS119

Use routine legal terminology in two languages

 

Elective

 

PSPTIS117

Use routine education terminology in two languages

Elective

 

PSPTIS145

Apply codes and standards to professional judgement

Elective

 

PSPTIS113

Interpret in general monologue settings

Elective

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements for this qualification are outlined in the
qualification description. However, students must:

However, before enrolling in this course, the students must:

  • Have satisfactorily completed Year 12 of secondary education or its equivalent or have appropriate and;
  • Have competent in English (a minimum of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent); or
  • Have completed an EAP program at upper intermediate level or equivalent; or
  • Demonstrating vocational proficiency through an entrance examination consisting of two dialogues in a para-professional level interpreting the test. Students will have to achieve 50 percent or higher in order to be admitted into the program.
  • Suppose it is determined that the student need to complete a Language. In that case, students with no formal qualifications are required to successfully complete the LLN test and meet with the Academic Manager to be admitted.

Delivery Arrangements

Students are required to complete 12 units of competency.

Delivery time frames:

  • The approximate delivery hours required to complete the PSP50922 Diploma of Interpreting are between 800-1000 hours.
  • Attendance and academic progress are monitored throughout the course.

Assessment Arrangements

A range of assessment and evidence-gathering methods and techniques are used, including 2 – 4 or more method for each unit of competency. For this course, methods include:

  • Questions and answers
  • Case studies/scenario discussions
  • Multiple choices/true or false questions
  • Interpreting and reflection tasks
  • Simulated interpreting practice
  • Writing reports/essays
  • Formal examinations

NAATI Endorsement

This qualification is a NAATI-endorsed qualification.

Note: For more information regarding the latest course information and timetable, please get in touch with SIIT Marketing Team by 1300 769 588 or email: info@siit.nsw.edu.au.

Available Intakes

Name Course Start Date Course End Date
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - BNE - 13 Jul 2026 13/07/2026 03/01/2027
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - SYD - 13 Jul 2026 13/07/2026 03/01/2027
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - BNE - 10 Aug 2026 10/08/2026 31/01/2027
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - SYD - 10 Aug 2026 10/08/2026 31/01/2027
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - BNE - 07 Sep 2026 07/09/2026 28/02/2027
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - SYD - 07 Sep 2026 07/09/2026 28/02/2027
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - BNE - 12 Oct 2026 12/10/2026 04/04/2027
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - SYD - 12 Oct 2026 12/10/2026 04/04/2027
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - BNE - 09 Nov 2026 09/11/2026 02/05/2027
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - SYD - 09 Nov 2026 09/11/2026 02/05/2027
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - BNE - 07 Dec 2026 07/12/2026 30/05/2027
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - SYD - 07 Dec 2026 07/12/2026 30/05/2027
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - SYD - 18 Jan 2027 18/01/2027 11/07/2027
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - SYD - 15 Feb 2027 15/02/2027 08/08/2027
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - SYD - 22 Mar 2027 22/03/2027 12/09/2027
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - SYD - 12 Apr 2027 12/04/2027 03/10/2027
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - SYD - 17 May 2027 17/05/2027 07/11/2027
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - SYD - 15 Jun 2027 15/06/2027 06/12/2027
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - SYD - 12 Jul 2027 12/07/2027 02/01/2028
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - SYD - 16 Aug 2027 16/08/2027 06/02/2028
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - SYD - 13 Sep 2027 13/09/2027 05/03/2028
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - SYD - 11 Oct 2027 11/10/2027 02/04/2028
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - SYD - 08 Nov 2027 08/11/2027 30/04/2028
(PSP50922) DI - Full Qualification - SYD - 06 Dec 2027 06/12/2027 28/05/2028

CRICOS Code:

112194J

AQF Level:

Level 5

Course Duration:

25 Weeks, incl. 20-Week Training and 5-Week Breaks

Training Package:

PSP – Public Sector

Code and Title of Qualification:

PSP50922 Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE – English)