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Audience: Bilingual employees/staff, new aspiring or working freelance/contract interpreters interested in community, educational or healthcare services e.g., hospitals and clinics, schools and colleges, family planning, domestic violence, housing, senior centers etc.
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Training Specifics: This program offers an overview of the interpreting profession, the process of the interpreting session and interactive hands-on role play. It focuses on the foundation of interpreting ethics and professionalism to help you become successful in the field of interpreting.  
 
Program Includes: 
  • 48-hours live online training
  • 90-minute written test
  • 453-page textbook (retail $120) and 229-page workbook (retail $60)
  • Nationally-recognized certificate
  • Skills-based training
  • Designed for sign language and spoken language interpreters
  • Maximum of 20 participants

The Community Interpreter®

$750.00Price
Quantity

  • This course also requires proof of passing a language proficiency assessment. Language proficiency testing, (for spoken languages) or proof of language proficiency evaluation by a reputable organization must be provided. A separate fee ($75 - $110) may be incurred.

    Sign Language interpreters please contact A VOICE – Language and Training Services for details on language proficiency screening.

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    • Week 1: 15 hours

      • Sunday, April 19: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM​ (7 training hours, 1 hour break)

      • Monday, April 20: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (4 training hours, 1 hour break)

      • Friday, April 24: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (4 training hours, 1 hour break)

    • Week 2: 15 hours​

      • Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM​ (7 training hours, 1 hour break)

      • Monday, April 27: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (4 training hours, 1 hour break)

      • Friday, May 1: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (4 training hours, 1 hour break)

    • Week 3: 15 hours​

      • Sunday, May 3: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM​ (7 training hours, 1 hour break)

      • Monday, May 4: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (4 training hours, 1 hour break)

      • Friday, May 8: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (4 training hours, 1 hour break)

    • Week 4: 3 hours​

      • Monday, May 11: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (1.5 training hours, 1.5 hour final assessment) ​

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