Conference Interpreting Skills

The part-time course and runs for 8 weeks (40 hours)

This course is presented as a stand-alone course.  Participants who successfully complete this course may apply to be credited for one honours module in Interpreting at Wits University.

This short course is a credit-bearing short course towards the Honours in Interpreting.  This course is aimed at learners who have successfully completed "principles and practice of interpreting". The trainers for this course are internationally renowned conference interpreting trainers who themselves interpret at the highest level. They are all AIIC members (International Association of Conference Interpreters). This course focusses on interpreting in the simultaneous mode and specifically assists interpreters in develoing the necessary skills to interpret in stressful situations.  Learners are also shown how to cope under pressure to ensure that the quality of the interpreting product remains at a consistently high level.

Participants who successfully complete this course may apply to be credited for one honours module in interpreting at Wits University.

Please ensure you meet the following requirements when applying for the course:

• A 3 year degree (approved by SAQA if needed).
• Fluent English.
• Fluent in at least one other language.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Successful completion of "Principles and practice of interpreting".

Learners who successfully complete this course should have the skills to interpret in the simultaneous mode at national conferences.