Duration
1 year (52 weeks)
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who translate general purpose texts from one language to another, to convey information written in plain language to a limited and known audience in translated texts, or to an audience in translated spoken or signed utterances, that are fit for purpose and appropriate to the context, target audience and end use.
The Diploma of Translating prepares translators to translate texts that contain limited equivalence problems between source and target text, plain language and concepts accessible to the general public, and limited requirement for research on the subject beyond client resources. Limited and known audiences include the clients of community services, educational institutions, community information services and businesses, or may relate to government client relationships.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Career Outcomes
Translators
Translators convert written documents from one language to another while maintaining the precise meaning of the original text. They usually specialise in a particular language, and in a particular field of work such as commerce, law, health, science, technology or literature.
CRICOS Details
Diploma of Translating is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Australian Professional Education Institute Pty Ltd in 091519 - Translating and Interpreting.
- CRICOS course code: 112197F
- Provider: Australian Professional Education Institute Pty Ltd
- Course level: Diploma
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 091519 - Translating and Interpreting
- National qualification code: PSP50822
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 1 year (52 weeks)
- Locations: Brisbane, ULTIMO, QLD, NSW
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.