Advanced Diploma of Translating

This qualification covers the competencies required to translate special purpose texts from one language to another, to convey information written using specific terminology for a specific audience in functionally equivalent translated texts that are accurate and appropriate to the context, target audience and end use.

• A candidate must be a minimum age of 18 year & above
• Completed the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Certificate IV or higher
• A minimum IELTS (General/Academic) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course at Diploma level or higher; or international equivalent OR
• Up to 10 weeks of ELICOS course to be undertaken for every 0.5 level of IELTS requirement, before the commencement of the main VET course

Specific audiences may be found in commerce and marketing, government and international relations including immigration, both regular and humanitarian the media, and sectors generally considered to be professional, such as law, health and medicine, technology and science.