Certificate in Community Interpreting (CCI) Level 3
The Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting (CCI) is a nationally recognised qualification in the UK, serving as the entry-level standard for paid public service interpreting work.
It is considered the minimum requirement for interpreters seeking paid assignments.
The Certificate in Community Interpreting Level 3 (CCI) is a vocational qualification, designed to give learners the skills to be active in the modern labour market. The qualification has been developed in accordance with the National Occupational Standards for Interpreters (CFAINT01 – CFAINT09) and is aimed at meeting the needs of learners and employers. The qualification is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulations (Ofqual) in England and is part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) according to the Level Descriptors for knowledge and understanding.
Official Qualification Title and Level : Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting
Qualification Number : 603/5490/2
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There are no formal academic entry requirements for this qualification; however, due to the nature of the qualification content, those undertaking the qualification must have a proficient level of spoken and written English and Other Language.
Learners must be confident that their languages (English and Other Language) are approximately at Level C1 on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
CALCULATE YOUR LEVEL
If your mother-tongue language is NOT English, you should test your English by taking a free-of-charge CEFR test – available from the British Council at englishonline.britishcouncil.org/free-english-level-test-cefr-2/. If your results show a level of approximately A1 to B1 / B2, you may not be quite ready for this course.If your mother-tongue language IS English, you should test your Other Language following the CEFR scale. There are many free-of-charge CEFR tests available online for Other Languages. Go to linguisttraining.com/whichcourse for more help.
Your study and qualification route :
About the Certificate In Community Interpreting:
The aim of this qualification is to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to work in the community interpreting sector. There are several features within this course, enabling learners to:
Understand the role of the Community Interpreter
Understand the regulations and codes of conduct needed to function as a Community Interpreter
Learn about the different public sector organisations where interpreting is needed
Demonstrate proficiency and advanced skills in two-way interpreting in real-life scenarios
Learn how to develop interpreting skills
Develop and practise sight translation
Learn how to develop and enhance own performance
This qualification can be relied upon by employers to indicate that an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace. The Level 3 GA Certificate in Community Interpreting is designed for those working in a legal or similar formal public services setting.
THE COURSE
An online course by our AWARD-WINNING trainers, which provides:
Online Modules
Covering all topics for learners to achieve the 17 credits required for the qualification, covering :
Language Use in Bilingual Interpreting (3 credits)
Planning and Preparing for the Role of a Bilingual Interpreter (6 credits)
Carry Out Two Way Interpreting (6 credits)
Provide Sight Translations within Interpreting Assignments (2 credits)
Course Languages
We offer our CCI course in ALL language pairs - in to English and out of English to your mother-tongue (native) language.
the exam (assessment)
Level : 3
Exam / Assessment Type : Ongoing and Final Assessment (no single exam).
Throughout the guided learning on the course, the learner builds up a portfolio of evidence that covers the relevant assessment criteria.
All units are internally Assessed and verified by linguisttraining.com.
The learner’s portfolio and linguisttraining.com’s assessment are then externally verified by Ofqual-accredited assessors.
Successful assessment provides the learner with the Ofqual-accredited qualification.
Assessment Languages
All language pairs
About linguisttraining.com
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