Level 2 Community Interpreting Preparation Course in Birmingham. Evening classes run at South & City College Birmingham Fusion Centre, part-time over 18 weeks. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances. This community interpreting preparation course is designed for multilingual learners who want to build the language skills and knowledge needed to work toward professional interpreter training. You'll explore the role of a community interpreter in the UK and develop the English language skills required for Level 3 training and beyond. To start, you'll complete an initial assessment covering English at Level 2 or above and your current knowledge of the interpreting role.
Who this course is for
This qualification equips multilingual learners with the language skills and knowledge needed to progress to Level 3 and higher training in community interpreting.In the same manner as the Level 1 Award in Understanding Community Interpreting, this qualification does not serve as a professional interpreter training program. Those seeking paid employment in the field are encouraged to pursue training at Level 3 or higher.
Entry requirements
To satisfy entry requirements for this qualification, you will need complete an initial assessment which includes tasks to assess your English language skills (Level 2 or above) and your current knowledge of the role of a community interpreter in the UK.
What you will learn
You'll explore the role and responsibilities of a community interpreter in the UK.
You'll develop your English language skills to the standard needed for interpreting work.
You'll learn the ethical principles that guide professional community interpreters.
You'll study how to maintain impartiality and confidentiality in interpreting settings.
You'll build knowledge of the contexts where community interpreters work, such as health, legal, and social care settings.
You'll prepare for progression to Level 3 community interpreting training.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in the classroom at South & City College Birmingham Fusion Centre on an evening, part-time basis over 18 weeks. You'll be assessed through tasks that test your English language skills and your understanding of the community interpreting role. Assessment methods follow the Ascentis qualification requirements and will be confirmed by the centre before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Fusion Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Community interpreter, supporting people in health, legal, or social care settings.
Public service interpreter, working with local authorities or courts.
Healthcare interpreter, helping patients communicate with medical staff.
Voluntary sector interpreter, supporting community organisations.
Refugee and asylum support worker, where bilingual skills are valued.
What you could study next
This qualification is a stepping stone, not a professional interpreter licence. To work as a paid community interpreter, you'll need to progress further.
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Community Interpreting: the recognised next step toward professional interpreting work in public services.
Level 4 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting: required for many paid roles in legal, health, and local authority settings.
Specialist language or translation qualifications, depending on your language pair and career direction.
