English for Speakers of Other Languages

Level 3 - Community Interpreting Certificate

  • Academic Year: 25/26
  • Adult
  • Chester Campus

How to apply

The Course

The Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting is a nationally recognised qualification for bilingual individuals seeking to work as professional interpreters within public service settings. This course provides the essential skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to interpret accurately, effectively and ethically in real-world community contexts.

Students will explore key topics such as the role and boundaries of the interpreter, interpreting techniques including consecutive and sight translation and the principles of ethics and professional conduct. The course also enhances language and cultural awareness and provides sector-specific knowledge relevant to settings such as healthcare, housing, and social services.

This programme is ideal for those already working or volunteering in multicultural and multilingual environments or looking to pursue freelance or employed interpreting opportunities. It is also suitable for students progressing from a Level 2 interpreting course or a similar qualification.

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You will need GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above or an equivalent qualification.
You could progress to higher-level study at the College, further training in translation or linguistics or employment as a freelance or in-house community interpreter.

Adults can enrol for FREE

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you’re aged 19+ you’ll more than likely be eligible to enrol onto an adult course for FREE.
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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Chester Campus
Starts : September 10th, 2025
1 Year

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FULLY FUNDED ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our FREE adult courses.

When exploring the courses we have available, you may see a fee attached but you’re more than likely to be eligible for a fully-funded enrolment!
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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