Community Interpreting
WEA London Region offers a range of accredited and non-accredited Community Interpreting and related courses.
The courses can be delivered in partnership with local community and other organisations.
The following courses are 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
Accreditation with the London Open College Network at Level 1
Community Interpreting – Essential Skills & Knowledge
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
Accreditation with the London Open College Network 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
Accreditation with the London Open College Network at Levels 2 and 3
Bilingual Advocacy and Cultural Mediation
For those who have successfully completed the Community Interpreting – Essential Skills & Knowledge course and who wish to further develop their skills in the field of advocacy
Accreditation with the London Open College Network at Levels 2 and 3
English for Bilingual Work
For people who are regularly working in an environment where they use both English and their community language and who wish to focus on advanced speaking, listening and writing skills and oral presentation
Accreditation with the London Open College Network at Levels 2 and 3
Courses which are currently non-accredited include:
An Introduction to Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Issues
An Introduction to Welfare Benefits
Training for Trainers of Community Interpreters
In addition we are currently developing training for Sessional Outreach Assistants and for interpreters working with children in immigration and child protection.
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/Fax: 020 8674 1651 Or Tel: 020 7426 1973 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 have access to our Learner Support Fund 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 are currently developing a system of work placements with 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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