Singapore Chinese Chamber Institute of Business - Diploma in Translation & Interpretation

Diploma in Translation and

Interpretation

Programme Details

Upcoming Classes
Total Training Hours: 216
Next Commencement Date:
8th Jan 2019

Click here for detailed class schedule

Introduction

Professionals who want to stay plugged in to China’s rapid economic growth, would inevitably has to sharpen their translation and interpreting skills to better engage their Chinese business partners. The Diploma in Translation and Interpretation Skills programme is designed for professionals who aspire to increase their versatility to effectively communicate in both English and Chinese to fulfil their business goals.

This course aims at raising the bilingual translation skills for professionals in various fields in Singapore and training English-Chinese and Chinese-English translators with perceptiveness in both English and Chinese and translation skills.

Entry Requirements

At least a pass in 'O' level English as 1st language or equivalent
AND

At least a pass in 'O' level Chinese as 2nd language or New Intermediate HSK (Grade 5) or Old Intermediate HSK (Grade 8)

Course Content

The programme adopts a systematic and practical approach. Besides providing an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of the characteristics of English and Chinese languages, translation principles and techniques, topical practices form an integral part of the programme.

DTS01语言学导论

Introduction to Linguistics

DTS02英汉对比语言学

Comparative English and Chinese Linguistics

DTS03英汉双向翻译的理论与实践

English-Chinese and Chinese-English Translation Theory and Practice

DTS04基本文体翻译技能训练

Translation Skills for Different Genres

DTS05英汉双向口译的理论与实践

English-Chinese and Chinese-English Interpretation Theory and Practice

DTS06翻译综合能力培训

Integrated Translation Skills

Assessment & Certificate

Participants who have fulfilled 75% attendance, passed the examinations of each module and met other module assessment requirements will receive the "Diplomia in Translation and Interpretation" by SCCIOB.

For more details, please download the course brochure here.

Fees

(A) Intensive 1-Year Programme
Full Course Fee
Nett Fee inc. GST

SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Grant*
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy*
Workforce Training Support (WTS)*
$3,700
$3,959

$2,109
$629
$444

(B) Leisure 2-Year Programme
Full Course Fee
Nett Fee inc. GST
$4,000
$4,280

Insurance Fee (per calendar yr) inc. GST
Registration Fee, inc. GST
$16.05
$107

*Terms and conditions apply.
Students are to meet at least 75% attendance of each module before they are allowed to sit for the examination.
Students must pass all examinations to attain the diploma within the stipulated period before they are eligible for the funding.
SSG Grant: Applicable to Singaporeans aged 21 to 39 years old or PR aged 21 years old and above.
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: Applicable to Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above.
WTS: Applicable to Singaporeans aged 35 years old and above, earning a monthly income of not more than S$2,000.
For more information, please call 6785 5785 or visit http://www.skillsfuture.sg

Course fee can be made using SkillsFuture Credit.
For more information on funding, please click here.

Contact Us
Tel: 6505 3850
Email: jessielee@scciob.edu.sg

Venue
111 North Bridge Road
#06-05/06
Peninsula Plaza, Singapore 179098

Forms
Download Enrolment form here

SCCIOB reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course, change the trainer and venue due to unforeseen circumstances.