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The Level 3 Community Interpreting qualification accredited by Ascentis is designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively as interpreters within various community settings, such as healthcare, social services, law enforcement, and other public services.

Potential Areas of Work:
Healthcare: Interpreting in hospitals, clinics, and other medical environments.
Social Services: Assisting with communication between clients and social workers, particularly in cases involving non-native speakers.
Law Enforcement: Interpreting for police officers, lawyers, or during legal proceedings.
Education: Supporting students or families who need assistance in educational settings.
Local Government and NGOs: Assisting in communication in public service contexts.
Assessment Criteria:
The qualification is typically assessed through a combination of:

Written assessments (e.g., theoretical understanding of interpreting practices, cultural competence).
Practical assignments (e.g., role-playing scenarios, real-life interpreting tasks).
Observation (e.g., demonstrating interpreting skills in a controlled environment).
The course generally emphasizes the development of professional interpreting skills, confidence in communication, and an understanding of the responsibilities involved in working as a community interpreter.

Learning Objectives

Key Skills Developed:

Communication Skills:

Interpreting effectively between two languages, ensuring accurate and clear communication in diverse community contexts.
Understanding both verbal and non-verbal communication, including cultural nuances and contexts.

Cultural Awareness:

Gaining insight into the cultural aspects of both the source and target languages.
Understanding how cultural differences can impact communication, ensuring sensitivity and professionalism during interpretation.

Ethical Practices:

Adhering to ethical principles such as confidentiality, impartiality, and neutrality.
Recognizing situations where impartiality may be compromised and responding appropriately.

Specialized Terminology:

Becoming familiar with the specific terminology used in community-based settings, including legal, medical, and social service terms.
Developing strategies to handle difficult or unfamiliar terms during interpretation.

Interpretation Techniques:

Practicing consecutive and simultaneous interpreting methods.
Improving the ability to switch between languages with clarity and precision under pressure.

Problem-Solving:

Developing strategies for handling challenging situations in interpreting, such as dialects, regional variations, or unclear speech.
Knowing when and how to request clarification or offer corrections during interpretation.

Knowledge of the Role of the Interpreter:

Understanding the boundaries of the interpreter’s role and recognizing when to refer matters outside of their scope.
Familiarizing oneself with different community settings (e.g., healthcare, legal, social services) and their unique interpreting needs.

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To be eligible for funding, individuals need to be aged 19 or over, live within Greater Manchester, meet the residency criteria and one of the following -  do not already have a level 3 qualification. OR already have a level 3 qualification or higher but earn below £33,000. OR already have a level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed

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