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Level 2 Community Interpreting Course in Bury

CostFREE
Duration21 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Community Interpreting Preparation Course in Bury. Classes run at Bury College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 21 weeks and is free for some learners, though fees may apply for others depending on your circumstances. You'll need to hold a Level 1 qualification in community interpreting to join, and you'll complete an initial assessment of your English skills before you start. The course covers the knowledge and practical skills that speakers of other languages need to move into community interpreting work. You'll study topics including working as a bilingual volunteer, English for interpreters, understanding UK public services, and assertiveness and listening skills.

Who this course is for

Learners aged 19 and over

Entry requirements

Students are required to hold a Level 1 qualification in community interpreting and will complete an initial assessment to determine their English skills (verbal and written) prior to commencing the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the role of a community interpreter and how interpreters support access to public services.
  • You'll develop the English language skills needed for interpreting in community settings, both spoken and written.
  • You'll learn how UK public services are organised and how to navigate them on behalf of others.
  • You'll practise assertiveness and active listening skills specific to the interpreting role.
  • You'll build an understanding of what it means to work as a bilingual volunteer in your community.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Bury College during the day. Learning is delivered through a mix of taught sessions, group activities, and skills practice. Assessment is based on the units you complete across the course, covering both knowledge and practical communication skills. Before the course begins, you'll complete an initial assessment to confirm your level of English, both verbal and written.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Community interpreter, supporting people in public service settings
  • Bilingual support worker, helping clients access health or social care
  • Language support assistant, working in schools or community organisations
  • Refugee resettlement support worker, assisting newly arrived families
  • Court interpreter (with further qualifications), working in legal settings

What you could study next

This course is designed as a stepping stone toward further interpreter training.

  • Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting. The next step for those aiming to work as a qualified community interpreter.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Community Interpreting. A higher-level qualification for interpreters working in more specialist or complex settings.

Bury College offers progression to Level 3 and Level 4 community interpreting qualifications for those who complete this course.

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