Essential Skills in Newham

Cost£1,265.00
Duration12 weeks
LevelNot regulated
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime

Who this course is for

If you would like to help non-English speakers access public services and you have skills in a language spoken by members of minority groups, perhaps because you had a bilingual upbringing, or you've lived abroad, then this course could help you put your skills to use as a community interpreter. You may already have informal experience of interpreting for friends, relatives or other members of the community. This course could be your first step in geting the knowledge and skills to seek paid employment as a community interpreter. Generally speaking learners on this course would be adults who have had significant life or work experience.

Entry requirements

You will need high levels of language skills in both your first language and English. (Level 5 in your first language and Level 4 in English)