Diploma of Interpreting
PSP50922 | CRICOS COURSE CODE 113169B
Graduate Diploma
The Diploma of Interpreting is a NAATI-endorsed professional course, preparing interpreters to work from a source to a target language (e.g., English to Chinese) in community, business, health, education, and social settings, including informal and non-complex workplace interactions.
📌 Core Knowledge & Skills
Core Knowledge
How to interpret accurately between a source language and a target language in general dialogue and monologue settings
Understanding interpreting contexts across community, business, health, education, welfare and tourism sectors
Ethical codes, standards and professional practice for interpreters
Routine terminology across different subject areas to support interpretation
Techniques to control discourse for retention and recall during interpreting tasks
Core Skills
Interpret effectively in general dialogue and monologue settings
Manage interactions to assist retention and accurate communication
Prepare for interpreting tasks through research and glossary building
Use subject‑specific terminology in interpreting assignments
Apply communication skills across a variety of contexts including customer service, community and workplace settings
Career Opportunities
Students successfully finishing the PSP50922 – Diploma of Interpreting course and passing the NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) Certified Interpreter exam may gain employment in the public and private sectors as a NAATI certified interpreter, either on a freelance or contract basis in areas such as business, tourism, education, health and legal services.
NAATI certified interpreter
To view outcomes about employment prospects for this qualification see
To whom is this course recommended?
International students
Study Pathway
Students completing this qualification are eligible for credit against selected university degree programs.
Entry Requirement
Students must have/ or be:
- Be 18 years of age or above
- Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
- ESL (English as second language) applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English with an IELTS score of 6 or equivalent
Here is a score comparison chart featuring popular English Proficiency Tests as well as Abbey’s English Placement Test:
Qualification units
- PSPTIS102 Apply codes and standards to ethical practice
- PSPTIS112 Interpret in general dialogue settings
- PSPTIS104 Prepare to translate and interpret
- PSPTIS114 Manager interactions in general settings
- PSPTIS115 Use routine subject area terminology in two languages
- PSPTIS103 Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments
- PSPTIS117 Use routine education terminology in two languages
- PSPTIS113 Interprete in general monologue settings
- PSPTIS118 Use routine health terminology in two languages
- PSPTIS105 Conduct career planning
- PSPTIS119 Use routine legal terminology in two languages
- PSPTIS116 Demonstrate routine language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts
Tuition Fee
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