Certificate in Translation (English <> Spanish) Qualifications Level 6
STUDY MODE:
100% Online
STARTS IN:
January & September
DURATION:
One Academic Year
Language of instruction:
English <> Spanish
Minimum age:
Degree-level / Continuing professional development
ADMISSIONS: CLOSED
Course Code:
CertTrans
Schedule (AST):
Tue. 7:30pm – 8:30pm Fri. 7:30pm – 8:30pm & Sat. 10:00am – 12:00pm
The CertTrans offers the opportunity to acquire a degree-level translation qualification that demonstrates the ability to work in languages, which will also assist those who want to use their written skills in international organisations worldwide.
The CIOL Qualifications Level 6 Certificate in Translation (CertTrans) is aligned to the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at Level 6 and shares equivalencies to degrees and other UK qualifications at this level. The qualification is also a step towards the CIOL Qualifications Level 7 Diploma in Translation (DipTrans) programme which is at Masters level and the widely recognised “gold standard” for professional translators worldwide.
Following successful completion of the qualification, students will be entitled to use the designation ‘CertTrans’ and may be eligible to apply for membership of the Chartered Institute of Linguists and the Caribbean School of Languages.
The CIOL Qualifications Level 6 Certificate in Translation (CertTrans) provides benchmark evidence of professional and practical translation skills and knowledge.
- General Translation Skills
- Business and Commercial Translation Skills
- Government and Public Service Translation Skills
Equivalencies
This qualification is equivalent in level to a:
- CEFR language proficiency C1 level
- Degree with honours – for example Bachelor of the Arts (BA) Hons, Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons
- Degree apprenticeship
- Graduate certificate
- Graduate diploma
- Level 6 vocational award, certificate or diploma
About the programme
The programme in CertTrans is suited to fluent bilinguals with a Mastery profiency at CEFR level C2 with a theoretical background as they acquire the high level skills necessary to practise as professional translators. Students will be underpinned by an understanding of translation theories and debates. The languages offered in this qualification are Spanish <> English.
The programme in CertTrans also offers the opportunity to acquire a translation qualification that reflects modern day work in languages and will assist those who want to use their written skills in international organisations worldwide.
Additional Information:
- 2023:
January 9th • September 11th
The qualification is made up of three units:
| Units | Core / Option | Content |
| Unit 01: General Translation Skills | Core | This unit focuses on written translation of a text of about 500 words. Candidates will translate the text into their target language, to a high standard of accuracy, demonstrating necessary translation skills with the aim of producing a target language text that is accurate, grammatically sound and well organised. |
Unit 02: Business and Commercial Translation Skills | Option | This unit focuses on written translation of a text of about 300 words. In this unit candidates will demonstrate an awareness of business and commercial contexts, using their translation skills to produce a text in their target language with clear evidence of comprehension and accuracy as well as being grammatically sound and well suited to the business or commercial context. |
| Unit 03: Government and Public Service Translation Skills | Option | This unit focuses on written translation of a text of about 300 words. In addition to accuracy, translation of government, public service texts and public affairs documents such as official statements, policy documents, discussion papers, reports and announcements require the translator to consider the social, political and cultural context of the text. In this unit candidates will demonstrate an awareness of government and public service contexts to produce a translation with clear evidence of comprehension and accuracy as well as being grammatically sound and well organised within context. |
- There are 12 weeks per Term.
- The mandatory core unit and one mandatory option unit must be achieved to be awarded the CIOL Qualifications Level 6 Certificate in Translation.
- Successful completion of this programme is a prerequisite for admission to our CIOL Qualifications Level 7 Diploma in Translation (DipTrans) programme.
For English Speakers:
- 1. DELE Diploma at C1 not more than a year old
- 2. IELTS Certificate Band 8 or 9
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For Spanish speakers and Other Languages:
- 1. IELTS Certificate Band 8 or 9
- 2. Pass the internal DELE C1 entrance test
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Note: If you do not have the language level required to be admitted to this programme at this moment, the CSL offers the following programmes to bring you up to speed.
- For English speakers: Online Spanish programmes – (Beginner to Matery level)
- For Spanish speakers and Other Languages: Online English Courses (Beginner to Mastery level).
Local Student TT (NON-REFUNDABLE)
- Registration Fee: TT$400
- Late Registration Fee: TT$200
- Administrative Fee: TT$60
- CIOL Exam Fees: TBA (per test unit)
- Centre Exam Fees: TBA
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International Student (NON-REFUNDABLE)
- Registration Fee: US$70
- Late Registration Fee: US$35
- Administrative Fee: US$15
- CIOL Exam Fees: TBA (per test unit)
- Centre Exam Fees: TBA
This is a self-funded programme meaning the programme is not GATE funded. Listed prices are valid for applications received between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022.
| CertTrans Programme | Tuition | Tuition |
| Domestic | International | |
| Per Term | TT14,700 | US2,470 |
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Tuition fees do not include academic materials, the external examinations, supplies, fees for supplementary exams and repeats, etc.
Course Progression
Professional recognition
This qualification is recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), Qualifications Wales (QW) and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA).
CIOLQ Recognition Number RN5145.
Potential careers for language professionals holding the CertTrans
- International organisations
- Teaching
- Writing and authoring
- Copywriting
- Cultural advising
- Event coordinators
- Marketing and social media
- Localisation and transcreation
- Gaming
- Editing and proofreading
Payment Options
Note: The School will not be responsible for transfer of money in wrong account. Please double check the details before sending.