Liaison Interpreting Contexts (Social Systems, Culture and Ethics)

Working as a professional interpreter, it’s your job to bridge the language gap. To do this effectively, you must understand the social systems, culture and ethics that impact communication in different settings to conduct your work appropriately, confidentially, and professionally. Our micro-credentials in liaison interpreting are designed to be condensed in format and timeframe, giving you the introductory skills you need to move into the workplace quickly. To work as a liaison interpreter in Aotearoa, you’ll need to complete both of our micro-credentials: Liaison Interpreting Contexts (Systems, Culture and Ethics) and Liaison Interpreting Theory and Practice. In this micro-credential, you’ll develop knowledge of New Zealand’s social systems and processes, ethnic groups, interpreting code of ethics and aspects of intercultural communication. In the second micro-credential, Theory and Practice, you’ll learn how to apply that knowledge in interpreting situations and explore a range of employment opportunities including formal skills training to become an accredited liaison interpreter. By completing this micro-credential, you’ll be able to identify liaison interpreting contexts and describe how they relate to the broader characteristics of New Zealand social structures and institutions. You’ll also be able to identify and implement effective interpersonal and intercultural communication strategies using cultural theoretical frameworks.

Minimum four years of secondary education or equivalent, and,
18 years old on your first day of study

IELTS Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
TOEFL iBT - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)