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What is Interpreting and Advocacy in the Community?
The LASER Level 3 Award in Interpreting and Advocacy in the Community enables learners to develop the skills and knowledge needed to work as a community interpreter and a community advocate.
Who is this qualification for?
The Interpreting and Advocacy in the Community qualification has been designed for prospective and existing interpreters and those wishing to or already working in community advocacy. Learners could include those interpreting languages for individuals or small groups in a local community. Successful learners will gain the skills to support individuals to function linguistically and culturally in a society that speaks a language that is not their own and which they do not fully understand. The skills and knowledge gained will assist those liaising between organisations and the public to better inform citizens and equip them to influence decisions affecting their own lives. The spheres that this could encompass include political, economic, and social systems and institutions in a range of fields including: housing; healthcare; education; refugee and immigration support; benefits support; social services; business advice; charity groups; employment support; media; international aid and development.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners must be aged 16 years or older. Learners are required to have spoken and written proficiency at Level 2 English and Level 2 in the community language. This requires either documented evidence of achievement in the form of certificated qualifications, or assessment by the centre of the potential learner’s spoken and written language levels, and written validation that they have the required language levels.
What level is this qualification?
This is a level 3 qualification. It consists of two 12 credit pathways:
- Community Interpreting
- Bilingual Advocacy
To be awarded this qualification a learner must achieve a minimum of 12 credits from their chosen pathway. 3 credits must be taken from the mandatory unit Developing a Bilingual Glossary for Use in the Community and the remaining 9 credits must be taken from the units in the chosen pathway.
How do I deliver this qualification as a centre?
To offer this qualification, you must be a Recognised LASER Centre. For further information about gaining recognition or working in partnership with a Recognised Centre please visit our website.
If you have any questions about Interpreting and Advocacy in the Community, or any of our other qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be in touch!
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