This online short course has been developed to help you prepare for the NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter test.
Not applicable
AU$2,250 (2025 total)
The Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set creates a range of opportunities for you to apply your knowledge and skills.
This course is designed for people who already have work experience as an interpreter and wish to meet the eligibility requirements to sit the NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter test or apply for the NAATI Recognised Practising Interpreter credential.
You will complete four subjects, which cover:
Throughout this course, you will learn and apply the professional codes of ethics as an interpreter, prepare work plans, manage discourse and prepare glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments. The course will expand on the ethical implications and practical skills required for interpreting or language-related roles within a workplace or community, when candidates wish to practise as professionals.
Learn from interpreting experts with plenty of practical experience and contacts in the field.
Gain eligibility to sit the Certified Provisional Interpreter test or apply for the NAATI Recognised Practising Interpreter credential.
The skill set is approved by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
Please note: this certificate is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa. If you are holding a temporary visa (other than a student visa) and your visa has a full study entitlement, you may be eligible to apply. For more information, see the international students with other temporary (non-student) visas.
The Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set creates a range of opportunities for you to apply your knowledge and skills.
You will participate in online live sessions and learning activities including scenarios, role plays, online practice tools, group discussions and practical demonstrations, reflective journals and simulations of real-life job assignments. Other activities will include interactive e-learning, learner-directed reading and practice, and online and library research.
Successful completion of this skill set requires you to demonstrate that you are competent in four units of competency. Assessment includes written work such as questions and answers, assessment reports and self-reflections, presentations, and interpreting demonstrations.
You will be expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements. You are also required to have skills with and access to computers and internet in order to complete online activities and assessments.
The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.
Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.
These skill sets have been developed with extensive input from industry to ensure your learning prepares you effectively for current and future industry needs.
At RMIT, we liaise with an Industry Advisory Committee, representing a broad cross-section of the translating and interpreting industry as well as key stakeholders including government. It advises on training and assessment, ensuring this course produces graduates with the skills needed in the field.
All teaching staff are NAATI-qualified translators or interpreters with current experience to ensure you are equipped with the most current, relevant skills and knowledge.
The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this skill set and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.
During this online short course you will take four subjects that cover different introductory skills within interpreting.
You'll learn to how to prepare to translate or interpret, build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments, manage interactions in general settings, and apply codes and standards to ethical practice.
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
Note: International student visa holders can only study full-time.
This course will help you develop knowledge and practical skills required to work as an interpreter.
Once you have passed the NAATI Certification test, you will be qualified to seek work as a translator or interpreter.
The skill set is recognised by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). The skill set meets the training prerequisite for interpreters who wish to sit the Certified Provisional Interpreter test or apply for the Recognised Practising Interpreter credential with NAATI.
You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
There are no minimum academic entry requirements. Applicants must meet the prerequisite.
All applicants must complete and submit the selection task.
All applicants must meet the English language requirement specified below.
Successful completion of an approved English proficiency test within the last two years, achieving:
OR
Successful completion of a recognised year 12 equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or post-secondary education equivalent to an Australian Certificate IV level qualification or higher where the language of instruction was English, and the qualification was from one of the RMIT recognised English speaking countries.
OR
If you are unable to provide evidence for any of the requirements listed, RMIT can arrange for you to complete the Versant English Placement Test at no cost (maximum one test sitting per applicant per intake). To access this online test, please complete and submit your application and RMIT will contact you to arrange the test.
If you are applying direct to RMIT, you must complete and submit your direct application. The link to submit your selection task will appear on the applicant dashboard after you have submitted your application. Please see the Apply page for information on eligibility to apply direct.
| Applicant type | Register and submit the selection task by |
|---|---|
| February intake | 7 February 2025 |
| May intake | 2 May 2025 |
| July intake | 11 July 2025 |
Indicate whether you are intending to study an eligible Victorian Government Premier and Cabinet scholarship LOTE and, if so, whether you wish to be considered for a scholarship place.
Should you wish to be considered for a scholarship, you will also need to Identify which language you intend to study (choose only one) and demonstrate that you meet the living and citizenship/residency/asylum seeker status outlined in the scholarship criteria on the government webpage.
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 65% (see calculator below).
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).
Undertaking a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree can help you meet the entry requirements for your preferred degree. These qualifications often provide credit, reducing the duration of your bachelor degree.
Even though there are no formal pathways into this course, there are often other ways you can gain entry.
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
Currently there are no formal or direct pathways to other qualifications.
Graduates of this course may choose to continue their studies in, and may be eligible for credit towards RMIT's Diploma of Interpreting.
This program is only offered as a full-fee program.
*Fees shown are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Use our fee finder to get an estimate of your fees for this program.
The student tuition fees as displayed by the fee finder are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2025 is $365.
Note: SSAF will be charged per nominal hour at a rate of $0.51 per hour in 2025.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
The Victorian Government Department of Premier and Cabinet are offering a limited number of scholarships for students who undertake the Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set in 2025 in the following LOTE:
If you wish to be considered for a Scholarship for one of these languages, please indicate this on your Selection Task. Visit the Victorian Government website for more information.
Please note: There are limited scholarships available in each language. Once allocation is fully exhausted you may be offered a fee-paying place depending on your eligibility. The scholarship places are on a 'first come, first served' basis, where priority is given to applicants based on the time they fulfil the eligibility requirements. Applications for scholarships may close early if all places are allocated.
RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.
The annual tuition fee for 2022 is AU$XX,XXX.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2022 commencement is AU$XX,XXX.
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In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2025 is $365.
Find out more details about how fees are calculated and the expected annual increase.
Find information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student.
RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.
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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.
