Interpreter 2529-13
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Job description
Verbally renders spoken statements from one language into another.
Skill level
The entry requirement for this occupation is:
- successfully completing a NAATI accreditation test, or
- obtaining a qualification from an Australian NAATI-approved course at the standard required by NAATI, or
- NAATI recognition of a qualification obtained overseas (which requires a bachelor degree or higher qualification).
Note: If you are seeking a skills assessment for skilled migration purposes, different skill level requirements may apply. For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration purposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:
National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)
NAATI is a national standards body owned by the Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments of Australia that assesses translating and interpreting qualifications. NAATI accreditation is the only qualification officially accepted by employers for the profession of translating and interpreting in Australia.
Once accredited by NAATI, you may practise as a translator or interpreter in any state or territory of Australia.
National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters
17A, 2 King Street
Deakin ACT 2600
AUSTRALIA
PO Box 223
Deakin West ACT 2600
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 2 6260 3035
Fax: 61 2 6260 3036
NAATI Hotline 1300 557 470 (in Australia only)
Email: info@naati.com.au
Website: http://www.naati.com.au
Licensing or registration requirements
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Australia.
NAATI accreditation is required by most potential interpreters.
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
The Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT) can provide membership information for all Australian states and territories.
Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT)
Postal Address:
PO Box 294
Minto Mall NSW 2566
Telephone: 1800 284 181
Email: ausitnorth@ausit.org
Website: http://www.ausit.org