What would you do as an Interpreter and translator?
Interpreters and translators
- usually work regular business hours, but may work part time or be on call
- usually work in offices, courts, hospitals, schools and other workplaces and may travel locally
- need to be accurate, communicate well and work well under pressure
Tasks
- translate information for others
- compile technical information or documentation
- conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work
- verify accuracy of data
- provide educational information to the public
- edit written materials
- train others on work processes
- confer with clients to determine needs
How can you become an Interpreter and translator?
You need experience to become an interpreter or translator and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- experience in similar work
- to be fluent in English and another language
You may need
- a Bachelor of Arts (NZSL-English Interpreting)
- a postgraduate certificate or diploma in translating and interpreting
- a master's degree in translating and interpreting
- a recognised practising credential
If you're in school
You usually need Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
