NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) is the national standards and certifying body for translators and interpreters in Australia. It plays a key role in maintaining high standards of professional translation and interpretation services across the country. NAATI provides certification to individuals who demonstrate proficiency in translating and interpreting between English and other languages. Certification from NAATI is often required for those looking to work as professional translators or interpreters in legal, medical, or government settings in Australia.
NAATI is the national standards and certifying authority for translators and interpreters.
Holding NAATI certification (or recognition) means you meet the standard expected of translators and interpreters in the community.
Different certification types are offered for different purposes to reflect the changing needs of our multicultural community.
NAATI one-on-one private classes prepare students for the NAATI certification exams, vital for a career in translation and interpreting in Australia. The 10 sessions cover:
1. NAATI Overview: Understanding NAATI certification and exam structure.
2. Language Skills: Enhancing proficiency in both source and target languages.
3. Translation Techniques: Learning methods for accurate and contextual translation.
4. Interpreting Skills: Building consecutive and simultaneous interpreting abilities.
5. Terminology Training: Mastering specialized terminology in various fields.
6. Ethics: Understanding NAATI’s Code of Ethics and professional standards.
7. Practical Exercises: Simulating real-world translation and interpreting scenarios.
8. Exam Prep: Strategies for exam success with mock tests and feedback.
9. Error Analysis: Identifying and correcting common mistakes.
10. Progress Tracking: Personalized learning to ensure exam readiness.
04 Weeks Course
10% scholarship for first 10 students on course fee
You must complete formal training in interpreting or translation before applying to NAATI. Other prerequisites include demonstrating your English proficiency, ethical competency and intercultural competency. These vary depending on the credential you are applying for.
Or demonstrate your work practice (for Recognised Practising credentials) For more information about the different credentials, go to the section on choosing a credential below.
All NAATI credentials will expire after the initial three years. To keep your credential beyond this, you need to recertify by demonstrating you are maintaining your skills and language through work practice and professional development. This assures the community that only practising professionals hold NAATI credentials.
NAATI’s Certification System offers eight different credentials for translators and interpreters which you can see below.
They fall into two broad categories:
