Liaison Interpreting Theory and Practice

Language interpreters are in demand in various settings, including community, legal and health. Our micro-credentials in liaison interpreting are designed to be condensed in format and timeframe – giving you the introductory skills you need to move into the workplace quickly. To work effectively as a liaison interpreter in Aotearoa, you must complete our micro-credentials: Using your competency in more than one language, you’ll build the specific set of skills and knowledge that liaison interpreters and translators require to work in community, medical, legal and business settings for New Zealand government departments and agencies such as Immigration NZ, Auckland Council, MBIE and community organisations. By the end of this micro-credential, you’ll understand the role and ethics of a liaison interpreter, be able to perform liaison interpreting tasks using accurate language and register and apply appropriate techniques, specialised vocabulary, and interpreting skills in a wide range of contexts and settings. Here’s what topics this micro-credential covers: A key part of this micro-credential is building cultural competence specific to Aotearoa and the role of interpreters. This includes: You will need to enrol into first, then this micro-credential in the following semester. You can still apply for these at the same time, provided both options are available in our enrolment portal. If you already have prior interpreting experience, you may be able to apply directly for this micro-credential via APL ( ); Full-time study : You will need to enrol into both micro-credentials together within the same semester. If studying full-time, you will also need to select the same cohort for each: daytime and evening classes available.