Interpreter Training and Testing
Provided by: Saskatchewan Intercultural Association Inc.
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- Employment – Mentorship Program
- Employment – Professional Advancement and Career Training
- Employment Counselling Services
- Intercultural Programs and Services
- Interpreter Training and Testing
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada – Blended
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada – Employment-Related Language Training
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Service Description
In partnership with Cultural Interpretation Services for Our Communities (CISOC), provides online training and certified testing for interpreters.
Online Training Programs:
- Community Interpreter Training: designed for current and would-be community interpreters who wish to further their knowledge or gain new knowledge of interpreting protocols. The course is based on 70 hours of study and includes study materials, case studies, audio recordings, video demonstration and quizzes.
- Medical Knowledge and Terminology: for individuals who wish to gain certification in Medical Knowledge and Terminology. Potential candidates may include: interpreters; translators; non-medical hospital and community health centre staff; medical insurance providers; and individuals who work as a liaison between medical professionals and the general public. Based on 120 hours of independent study and includes learning materials, quizzes, diagrams, and audio-based pronunciation guides.
Language Test (CILISAT):
- A testing system that evaluates the language and interpretation proficiencies of people applying for certification as community interpreters using the Community Interpreter Language and Interpreting Skills Assessment Tool (CILISAT).
- Offers recruiters and service providers a snapshot of an individual’s current ability in consecutive interpreting and sight translating in any of 50 languages and dialects
- Assess language and interpretation skills through the following tests:
- Interpretation from English into selected CILISAT language
- Interpretation from selected CILISAT language into English
- Sight translation from English into selected CILISAT language
- Sight translation from selected CILISAT language into English.
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Application Process
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Fees
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Business Line: 306-978-1818
Service Website
saskintercultural.org/intercultural-programs-and-services/interpreter-training-and-testing/
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Coverage Area
Saskatoon
Languages Offered
English
Saskatchewan Intercultural Association Office
- Employment – CareerNet
- Employment – English for Employment
- Employment – LITE
- Employment – Mentorship Program
- Employment – Professional Advancement and Career Training
- Employment Counselling Services
- Intercultural Programs and Services
- Interpreter Training and Testing
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada – Blended
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada – Employment-Related Language Training
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada – Women LEAD Program
- Settlement Services
- Youth – ConnectED Pathways
- Youth – ConnectED Summer Program
- Youth – Teen Employment Program
Location Info
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - call for details or special appointment req’d; Wheelchair access - designated parking spaces; Wheelchair access - front or side or back doors; Wheelchair access - ramps
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