VICTORIAWORKSHOP PROGRAM

JANUARY - AUGUST 2017

Presented by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd

The NAATI workshop program is a set of workshops that are specifically designed to introduce the translating and interpreting industry through the context of NAATI testing.

Choosing to attend any or all of these workshops will give you basic information about interpreting or translation techniques and tips on how to prepare for a NAATI accreditation test. You’ll also have a unique opportunity to ask any questions about the test process.

All workshops are conducted by experts in the field who offer a sound, practical understanding of test procedures and the theory and practice of translating and interpreting.

The level of instruction and complexity in NAATI workshops have no comparison with any course in a educational institution. However, if you complete any of our workshops, you will have a better understanding of how to prepare for the test.

Registration is required for all our workshops. You should send in the registration form with payment (at the back of this brochure) as soon as you have decided which date you wish to attend.

In the event that there are not enough candidates to proceed with a workshop, you will be offered an alternative workshop date or a full refund.

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VIC WORKSHOP PROGRAM

PROFESSIONAL TRANSLATOR TEST PREPARATORY WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP FEE: $125.00 (including GST)

This non-language specific workshop offers a general overview of the Paraprofessional Translator & Professional Translator tests.

9:30am ETHICS OF THE PROFESSION The nine principles of the AUSIT Code of Ethics and the translator’s role What does and does not constitute professional conduct Sample questions and practice

TRANSLATION TECHNIQUES: A NAATI EXAMINER’S PERSPECTIVE Translation standards Avoiding mistakes The marking process Candidate test preparation hints Optimum use of reference materials Time management Question and answer session

THE TRANSLATOR TEST: UNDERSTANDING THE TEST PROCESS Test format Minimum marks Reference materials Viewing and reviewing Supplementary ethics test Question and answer session

12:30pm WORKSHOP ENDS

DATES AVAILABLE

• Saturday 4 February 2017• Saturday 18 March 2017• Saturday 6 May 2017• Saturday 10 June 2017• Saturday 5 August 2017• Saturday 26 August 2017

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ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (TRANSLATION)WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP FEE: $125.00 (including GST)

All NAATI translator tests contain questions relating to professional ethics. This practical, non-language specific, workshop is designed to ensure that candidates for accreditation as translators are aware of the nine principles of the AUSIT Code of Ethics, the issues involved in professional ethics and the need for practitioners to accept and observe a suitable code of conduct.

Participants will receive numerous examples and scenarios that frequently confront translators and attempt, through group discussion, to find acceptable solutions to the problems posed.

This workshop complements the Translator Test Preparatory Workshop and assists all candidates who require assistance in preparing for the ethics component of the translator examination.

1:00pm INTRODUCTION TO THE ETHICS OF THE PROFESSION The AUSIT Code of Ethics The translator’s role What does and does not constitute professional conduct Sample questions and practice

HOW TO APPROACH THE ETHICS SECTION OF THE NAATI TEST Identifying the principles Discussing possible resolutions to the dilemma How to write a ‘blockbuster’ answer to an ethics question

4:00pm WORKSHOP ENDS

DATES AVAILABLE

• Saturday 4 February 2017• Saturday 18 March 2017• Saturday 6 May 2017• Saturday 10 June 2017• Saturday 5 August 2017• Saturday 26 August 2017

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INSIGHT INTO TRANSLATION THEORY & PRACTICEWORKSHOP PROGRAM

WORKSHOP FEE: $253.00 (including GST)

A six (6) hour practical workshop delivered over two evening sessions. The presentation is in English. Participants must attend both sessions and submit two set assignments at the commencement of the second session:

• Assignment 1: (translation of one practice passage) LOTE into English OR English into LOTE• Assignment 2: Response to an ethics question

NOTE: If you wish to translate two practice passages, one in each direction OR two passages in the same direction, you will need to pay an extra $89.00. Please indicate your preference of language direction and number of translation practice passages when registering.

SESSION 1Introductory admin and explanation of programPrinciples of translationPractical issues in translationEthics and professional conduct

SESSION 2Introductory admin and collection of assignments for feedback and markingDiscussion of assignmentsOverview of translation testingExaminer expectationsPreparing for the testAfter the test: what to do if you fail, the realities of translation work

LENGTH OF EACH SESSION

6:00pm – 9:00pm

DATES AVAILABLE

• Workshop A: Tuesday 21 March (session 1) and Tuesday 28 March 2017 (session 2)• Workshop B: Tuesday 16 May (session 1) and Tuesday 23 May 2017 (session 2)• Workshop C: Wednesday 7 June (session 1) and Wednesday 14 June 2017 (session 2)• Workshop D: Wednesday 9 August (session 1) and Wednesday 16 August 2017 (session 2)• Participants must attend both sessions of a workshop

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INTERPRETER TEST PREPARATORYWORKSHOP

WORKSHOP FEE: $253.00 (including GST)

This non-language specific workshop offers a general overview of the Paraprofessional Interpreter & Professional Interpreter tests.

8:45am REGISTRATION

9:00am INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERPRETING TESTS Format, procedure, marks and review

9:30am SOCIO-CULTURAL ASPECTS AND ETHICS OF THE PROFESSION Why and how culture plays a major role in the ability of an interpreter to communicate messages between their clients who usually come from different cultural backgrounds The nine principles of the AUSIT Code of Ethics How to solve ethical dilemmas in the test situation

11:00am MORNING TEA BREAK

11:15am DIALOGUE INTERPRETING Factual accuracy and effectiveness of communication Developing your skills

1:00pm LUNCH BREAK

1:30pm SIGHT TRANSLATION Oral translation of a written text Developing your skills

2:30pm CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETING Techniques, listening, memory and note-taking

3:30pm WORKSHOP ENDS

NOTE: As there are only 30 minutes allocated for the lunch break and many food premises close to the office are closed on weekends, candidates are advised to bring their own lunch. Tea and coffee facilities will be provided.

DATES AVAILABLE

• Saturday 28 January 2017• Saturday 25 February 2017• Saturday 25 March 2017• Saturday 22 April 2017• Saturday 20 May 2017• Saturday 17 June 2017• Saturday 15 July 2017• Saturday 12 August 2017

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INSIGHT INTO INTERPRETING THEORY & PRACTICEWORKSHOP PROGRAM

WORKSHOP FEE: $378.00 (including GST)

This non-language specific workshop provides an in-depth and practical insight into each section of the interpreter test and an introduction to basic interpreting techniques, including:

• Social and cultural issues: through discussion, you will explore why and how culture plays a major role in the ability of an interpreter to communicate messages between their clients who usually come from different cultural backgrounds.

• Overview of interpreting: types of interpreting, objectives of interpreting, the communication process, qualities an interpreter needs.

• Conventions of interpreting

• Developing your skills: language skills, memory skills, role of note-taking in dialogue interpreting.

• Memory-building exercises

• Oral translating skills: what is acceptable and unacceptable accuracy, a comparison of written and oral standards.

• Dialogue interpreting practice

• Sight translation: oral translation of a written text, requirements and techniques, sight translation practice.

• Code of ethics: study of the principles of the AUSIT Code of Ethics, discussion of scenarios and how to solve ethical dilemmas in the test situation.

• Monologue (consecutive) interpreting: what it is, why it is done, why it is tested, note-taking skills for consecutive interpreting, note-taking practice and readback, extended oral translation practice.

• Test process: preparing yourself, the marking process.

• After the test: the realities of interpreting work, what to do if you fail.

LENGTH OF EACH SESSION

6:00pm – 9:00pm

DATES AVAILABLE

• Workshop A: Tuesday 7 February (session 1), 14 February (session 2), 21 February (session 3) and 28 February 2017 (session 4)

• Workshop B: Tuesday 4 April (session 1), 11 April (session 2), 18 April (session 3) and 2 May 2017 (session 4)• Participants must attend ALL 4 sessions of a workshop

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LOCATION

WHERE ARE THE WORKSHOPS HELD?

All sessions are to be held at the NAATI Victoria office located at Suite 14 (Level 1) Lonsdale Court, 600 Lonsdale St, Melbourne.

HOW DO I GET THERE?

• BY CAR: parking is limited in the CBD. Public transport is advisable.• BY TRAIN: NAATI is a short walk (5 min) from both Southern Cross and Flagstaff stations. • PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION: phone 1800 800 007 or visit http://ptv.vic.gov.au

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE WORKSHOPS?

It is advisable that participants print a copy of Ethics of Interpreting and Translating: A Guide to Obtaining NAATI Credentials (available online at www.naati.com.au/resources/forms-fees) and the AUSIT Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct (available online at www.ausit.org.au).

• Please bring a pen and notepaper to each workshop. • All workshop participants will be provided with workshop notes and a certificate of attendance. • Tea and coffee facilities will be provided at all workshops. No lunch will be provided.• Participants should also look at purchasing a sample test kit as a recommended study aid. All test preparation

products are available at your local NAATI office.

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Please return this form with correct payment to: NAATI, Suite 14, Level 1, Lonsdale Court, 600 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 or scan and email the form to infovic@naati.com.au

WORKSHOP ENROLMENT FORM

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NAATI WORKSHOP POLICY

DECLARATION

1. Full payment is required for an enrolment for a workshop (if payment does not accompany the enrolment form, it will not be processed until payment is received).

2. If you wish to transfer your registration to another workshop, you must request this in writing (mail, fax or email) to the NAATI Office where you have registered to do the workshop. Requests for a transfer to another workshop will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on the availability of places.

3. If you wish to cancel your workshop registration, you must request this in writing (mail, fax or email) to the NAATI Office where you have registered to do the workshop.

4. If you cancel your registration more than 7 working days before the workshop your fees will be refunded.

5. If you cancel your registration 7 working days before the workshop your fees will be refunded less 15% of the fees paid.

6. If you cancel your registration 1-6 working days before the workshop your fees will be refunded less 25% of the fees paid.

7. When cancelling a session or sessions that were part of a discounted multiple booking, the refund will comprise of workshop session fee, less the discount and any other applicable cancellation fees.

8. If you cancel or do not attend on the day of the workshop, no fees will be refunded.

9. NAATI reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any workshop. If you are registered for a workshop that NAATI cancels or reschedules you will be given the option of receiving a refund or transferring to another scheduled workshop where there are available places.

10. All prices are inclusive of GST.

• I acknowledge that, by completing this form, I have read and understood the NAATI Privacy Policy available at www.naati.com.au, which explains:

• how and why NAATI collects, manages and uses my personal information;• to whom NAATI may disclose my personal information (including to overseas recipients if I ask to be

tested at an overseas venue);• how I can access and request correction of my personal information which NAATI holds; and• how I can complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles by NAATI.

• I understand NAATI will use the personal information collected in this form (plus any further personal information that I provide to NAATI as part of my application) to process my application, administer tests to me, and determine and record the outcome of my application. I understand that, if I am accredited, NAATI may disclose to people and organisations (to verify my accreditation, including via an online verification register) my name, NAATI credentials, expiry date, suburb and photograph.

This declaration must be signed and dated• I have read and accept the terms and conditions of the NAATI Workshop policy.

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