Ethics for interpreters - PDA1013

Ethics for Interpreters

Professional development short course

The online PD workshop examines the ethical complexities of the interpreter’s work in relation to the AUSIT Code of Ethics, as well as the ASLIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. The workshop analyses ethical concepts, their practical application to interpreting work, and best practice for interpreters in ethically challenging scenarios.

This professional development short course is sponsored by the Department of Premier and Cabinet, State Government of Victoria.

A professional development short course examining best practice when working in ethically challenging scenarios, in relation to the AUSIT Code of Ethics. You will analyse ethical concepts and their practical application to interpreting.

Designed to be completed on your own time, the course includes presentations from leading academics and professionals in the field, short online quizzes, real-life simulated podcasts, short self-reflections and online discussions with your peers.

These activities must be completed within a two weeks period, successful participants are able to claim 10 PD points towards NAATI recertification.

A Certificate of Completion will be issued to those that meet the requirements of the course.

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Date

4 - 18 December , 2021

Time

The course contains approx. 3.5 to 4 hours of content.
Activities can be completed at students' own pace. Students will have two weeks to complete the course.

Location

Online

Fees

$119
$107 (10% discount for Professionals Australia, AUSIT and ASLIA members)

Aims:

Establish best practice when working in ethically challenging scenarios.

Topics covered:

Ethical concepts, their practical application to interpreting, and best practice for interpreters in ethically challenging scenarios.

Assessment:

You will be presented with a variety of practical online tasks during the course.

Recognition:

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be eligible to earn 20 PD Points (Section 2.2) of the NAATI Recertification Professional Development Catalogue. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded.