Legal Interpreting - PDA1010

The short course examines the principles and practices associated with interpreting in legal settings. Topics covered include an overview of the Australian legal system, police interpreting, court interpreting, tribunals, and family violence interpreting. The short course is composed of presentations from experts in the legal field and experienced interpreters, and practical interpreting exercises to establish best practice when working in this field.

Fees

$476
$428 (10% discount for Professionals Australia, AUSIT and ASLIA members)

Aims:

Establish best practice when working in the legal interpreting field.

Topics covered:

Topics covered include an overview of the Australian legal system, police interpreting, court interpreting, tribunals, and family violence interpreting.

Assessment:

Your presenter will identify a variety of practical tasks during the course.

Recognition:

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be eligible to earn up to 50 PD points (40 PD Points - Section 1.2 AND 10 PD Points - Section 1.4) of the NAATI Recertification Professional Development Catalogue. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded.

Course Structure

This program comprises a combination of one live interactive Zoom session and over eight hours of self-directed learning.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be eligible to earn up to 50 PD points (40 PD Points - Section 1.2 AND 10 PD Points - Section 1.4) of the NAATI Recertification Professional Development Catalogue.

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

This professional development short course is delivered with the support of the State Government of Victoria through the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

Terms and conditions