Community Interpreting
WEA London Region offers a range of certificated and non-certificated Community Interpreting and related courses.
The courses can be delivered in partnership with local community and other organisations and are also offered at our centre near Old Street.
The following courses are now available:
Understanding Community Interpreting
For those who have no previous experience of community interpreting but have an interest in developing their knowledge of the field
- Certificate from the Open College Network London Region at Level 1
Essential Skills & Knowledge in Community Interpreting
For those who have some previous experience of community interpreting in public services, either as paid work or on a voluntary basis, and who wish to develop their skills
- Certificate from the Open College Network London Region at Levels 2 and 3
Community Translation – Principles and Practice
For those who have an excellent level of writing skills in English and their community language and some knowledge of public services and IT
- Certificate from the Open College Network London Region at Levels 2 and 3
Bilingual Advocacy
For those who have successfully completed the Community Interpreting course at level 3 and who wish to further develop their skills in the field of advocacy
- Certificate from the Open College Network London Region at Levels 2 and 3
Interpreting in Child Protection
For trained and experienced interpreters who wish to develop their skills in the field of child protection.
- Certificate from the Open College Network London Region at level 3
Courses which are currently non-certificated include:
- An Introduction to Immigration Issues
- An Introduction to Welfare Benefits
- Training for Trainers of Community Interpreters
In addition we are currently developing training in Interpreting in Mental Health.
We can also offer custom-made in-service training for employers of community interpreters and translators, and for service providers working with community interpreters within the public services
If you would like to find out more about our courses, whether you are an individual learner or an organisation interested in providing training for your local community, please contact:
Phyllis Acosta, Community Interpreting Co-ordinator
Telephone: 020 7426 1973 or 07984 664694 E-mail:
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Enrolment on our courses is generally via application form and a compulsory pre-course selection meeting. A publicity leaflet outlining the venue and dates of the course, plus information on content and selection criteria, is sent to prospective applicants with the application form.
Learners enrolled on a WEA course may have access to Discretionary Learner Support (DLS) which can give assistance with course materials, travel expenses and childcare costs.
A variety of teaching methods are used including presentation, individual, pair and group work, case studies and role-plays. Learners are encouraged to share their own ideas and experiences of community interpreting and to participate fully in the work of the class. We offer a programme of work placements to some of our partner organisations for which learners can achieve additional credits at Levels 2 and 3.
Assessment is on-going and learners are expected to keep a portfolio of work to be submitted at the end of the course. Learners are given regular homework assignments which are assessed by the tutor in informal tutorials. Additional learning support is available as needed
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