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Language Intrepreter Training

Orientation Session
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 6:30-8:00 p.m. or
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Fennell Campus - J-wing - Room J119
Park in Lot P8
Contact Bonnie Pataran by email or 905-575-2307
to reserve a spot

Intensive Language Interpreter Training Program
Become a qualified interpreter in 3 months
Start Date; Mid April - Mid July
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuition cost: $1338.36 for 6 courses
(does not include competency testing cost)
Attend one of the Orientation session (above) or contact Bonnie Pataran
for course schedule

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Obtain the training you need to become a spoken language interpreter. There is a growing need for skilled interpreters within the legal, health care, and social service sectors. Benefit from a solid introduction to interpreting theory, with skills development practice in consecutive interpreting, sigh translation and note taking, simultaneous interpreting, standards of practice, and more. The program will benefit individuals interested in a career in interpreting, and those already working as interpreters who wish to upgrade their skills and obtain a college credential.

Some courses in this program are also offered through Distance Education.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

  1. Fluency (reading, writing, speaking) in English as well as a second language. Note: This program is intended for students who have attained an excellent proficiency in English and a second language.

PROGRAM OF STUDIES

A training program has been developed.  Courses are 30 hours in duration

Course Number Course Name Course Hours Tentative Schedule*
Fall
2011		 Winter
2012		 Spring
2012

Mandatory Courses:
LANG10031 Introduction to Spoken Language Interpreting 30 X X X
LANG10032 Consecutive Interpreting 30 X X X
LANG10033 Skills Development - Sight Translation 30   X  
LANG10034 Skills Development - Simultaneous Interpreting 30   X  
LANG10035 Setting Specific Interpreting 30 X   X
LANG10036 Capstone Course, Skills Integration 30 X   X
* Subject to change - Browse current catalogue for course offerings
* Inclass offerings subject to change - view course calendar
View the program brochure (PDF)

NOTE

You must successfully complete and pass a Competency Test (CILSAT or ILSAT) administered by a provincial agency. This mandatory testing is recommended to be taken after the fourth course - LANG10034 - and must be completed prior to registration in the sixth course - LANG10036. Any associated expenses are your responsibility.
Testing can be arranged through Mohawk College. Contact Bonnie Pataran for details.