Application for NAATI Course Approval

Higher Education Sector

Application for NAATI Course Approval – Higher Education Sector

This information should be read in conjunction with NAATI’s Guide to Approval of Courses in Translating and Interpreting (Higher Education Sector), referred to as Course Manual (Higher Education Sector) in the following document. This form should be submitted to NAATI by email. Hard copies will not be accepted.

1.INSTITUTION DETAILS
Please refer to Section 2.1.1for courses at the Professional level and Section 7.1.1 for courses at the Conference and Advanced level in the Course Manual (Higher Education Sector).
Institution name
Trading name (if applicable)
School or Department name (if applicable)
Campus
Street address
Postal address
Website address
ABN
GST status / Registered for GST
Not registered for GST
Type of institution / Self-Accrediting Institution► / CRICOS institution code:
Higher Education Private Provider► / Registration number
CRICOS institution code
Other► / Please provide details:
2.CONTACT DETAILS
Please refer to Section 2.1.2for courses at the Professional level and Section 7.1.2 for courses at the Conference and Advanced level in the Course Manual (Higher Education Sector).
Name
Position title
Email / Telephone / ()
Alternative contact (name)
Position title
Email / Telephone / ()
In certain circumstances the institution may want to nominate an additional contact person who may handle complaints or other serious issues.
Name
Position title
Email / Telephone / ()
3.COURSEDETAILS
Please refer to Section 2.1.3for courses at the Professional level and Section 7.1.3 for courses at the Conference and Advanced level in the Course Manual (Higher Education Sector).
If you are applying for approval of more than one course, please completea separate Application for NAATI Course Approval form for each course.
Course name (in full)
Institution course code
Is the course approved by the relevant authorities? / Yes No 
Please provide details.
Is the course consistent with AQF qualifications? / Yes No 
Please provide details.
Is the course CRICOS approved? / Yes No / If yes, please provide the CRICOS Course Code.
Level of academic award / Please chooseBachelorGraduate DiplomaMasterOther / If Other, please give title.
Approval sought for which type(s) of NAATI Accreditation (please tick) / Professional Interpreter (both directions)
Professional Translator (into English)
Professional Translator (into LOTE)
Conference Interpreter (into English)
Conference Interpreter (into LOTE)
Advanced Translator (into English)
Advanced Translator (into LOTE)
Other:
Language(s) requested for approval
Language 1 / Language 5
Language 2 / Language 6
Language 3 / Language 7
Language 4 / Language 8
If you wish to apply for approval for more than 8 languages, please list all other languages here.
Proposed course start date
4.COURSE STRUCTURE
Please refer to Section 2.1.4for courses at the Professional level and Section 7.1.4 for courses at the Conference and Advanced level in the Course Manual (Higher Education Sector).
Total course duration
  1. Months/years
/ Please chooseYearsMonths
  1. Terms/semesters
/ Please chooseTermsSemesters
Total course duration (teaching weeks)
Total course hours
Average contact hours/week
Study options / Please chooseFull-time onlyPart-time onlyFull-time or Part-time
Delivery mode / Please chooseOn campus deliveryDistance deliveryMixed deliveryOther
If the course is to be delivered in distance, mixed or other mode, please provide details.

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5.COURSE COMPONENTS AND COURSE HOURS
Please refer to Section 2.1.5for courses at the Professional level and Section 7.1.5 for courses at the Conference and Advanced level in the Course Manual (Higher Education Sector).
5a.Compulsory Components
Advanced Language Studies / T & I Skills and Ethics Practice / Professional Skills / Contextual Studies
(Social/ Cultural) / Total
Unit name / Syllabus attached / Year taught / Contact hours / Contact hours / Contact hours / Contact hours
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Subtotal of hours
5b.Optional Components
Advanced Language Studies / T & I Skills and Ethics Practice / Professional Skills / Contextual Studies
(Social/ Cultural) / Total
Unit name / Syllabus attached / Year taught / Contact hours / Contact hours / Contact hours / Contact hours
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Subtotal of typical optional unit hours
Please provide details of how the optional units fit within the qualification (for example candidate must complete one of units 1-3 and two of units 4-7)
5c.Practical Work Experience
What form will the practical work experience take?
Practical work experience in the translating field / Yes No / Practical work experience in the interpreting field / Yes No
Work experience Hours:
Simulated work experience Hours:
Observation of a practitioner Hours:
Other Hours: / Work experience Hours:
Simulated work experience Hours:
Observation of a practitioner Hours:
Other Hours:
Please provide details. / Please provide details.
Detail how evidence of the practical work experience will be kept.
How will the practical work experience be assessed?
Contact details for institution’s work experience supervisor
Name: E-mail: Telephone:
Total practical work experience hours
5d.SUMMARY FOR ALL UNITS
Advanced Language Studies / T & I Skills and Ethical Practice / Contextual Studies
(Social/ Cultural) / Total
Compulsory unit hours
Optional unit hours
Practical work experience hours
Total

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6.TEACHING STAFF DETAILS - all staff must hold relevant credentials (language and skill level) and at least 6-months of relevant work experience at the time of their commencement of teaching the course and must maintain their credentials at the time of course re-approval. False statements about staff engagements may lead to non-acceptance of recommendations and may affect the approval status of courses.
Please refer to Section 2.1.6 and Appendix A.3 in for courses at the Professional level and Section 7.1.6 and Appendix B.3 for courses at the Conference and Advanced level in the Course Manual (Higher Education Sector).
Are you providing details of all teaching staff for the course? / Yes  Please complete list below.No  Please complete list as possible.
When will details of all teaching staff be submitted by?
Name / Language streams teaching / Skill and direction teaching / NAATI Number / List of ‘A’, ‘B’ and/or ‘C’ languages
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:

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7.ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Please refer to Section 2.1.7and Appendices A.4, A.5 and A.6for courses at the Professional level and Section 7.1.7 and Appendices B.4, B.5 and B.6 for courses at the Conference and Advanced level in the Course Manual (Higher Education Sector).
Is the assessment strategy attached to this application? / Yes No
What skill(s) will be assessed for the purpose of making recommendations for NAATI accreditation? (please tick) / Professional Interpreter skills (both directions) (dialogue interpreting, monologue interpreting and sight translation)
Professional Translator skills(into English)
Professional Translator skills (into LOTE)
Conference Interpreter skills (into English) (simultaneous interpreting, consecutive interpreting)
Conference Interpreter skills(into LOTE) (simultaneous interpreting, consecutive interpreting)
Advanced Translator skills (into English)
Advanced Translator skills (into LOTE)
What form of assessment will be implemented? / Single summative assessment / Program of assessments
Please list all subject(s)/course unit(s)in which the assessment(s) are conducted that are used to determine students’ eligibility for recommendation for NAATI Accreditation.
Provide information about how the assessment strategy relates to the assessment(s) in the relevant subject(s)/course unit(s).
Assessment Materials
Will the assessment materialsbe set according to guidelines in NAATI’s Examiners’ Manual? / Yes No 
If no, attach details of the proposed guidelines for setting assessment materials. / Document reference:
Attach details of the processes and procedures used to set assessment materials, including which staff are involved. / Document reference:
Attach details of quality assurance processes and security arrangements for assessment materials. / Document reference:
Assessment Conditions
Will students have prior knowledge of any of the assessment material? / Yes No
If yes, provide details.
Will all students be assessed at the same time? / Yes No 
If no, provide details of arrangements.
How long will candidates be given to complete the assessment (minutes)?
What resources are students allowed to use during the assessment? / Computers Please provide details.Other  Please provide details.
What assisting software resources are allowed? What measures are in place to guarantee that students cannot access other resources (Internet, messaging etc.)?
Attach details about assessment conditions, processes and procedures. / Document reference:
Attach details about security arrangements before, during and after the assessment. / Document reference:
Marking Processes
Will the assessment of student performance on the assessment material be in line with the guidelines set out for marking by NAATI in the Examiners’ Manual? / Yes No 
If no, attach details of the proposed marking criteria. / Document reference:
Attach details about marking processes and procedures. / Document reference:
Attach details about quality assurance processes and security arrangements for marking assessments. / Document reference:
Monitoring by NAATI
Will the institution maintain copies of the assessment materials used, student performance on the materials and marking records for all students for at least 2 years from course completion? (This is a requirement for course approval.) / Yes No
Student Recommendations
Does the institution wish to recommend certain students on the course at a lower level than the primary level of the course approval? / Yes No
If yes, please provide details.

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8.EXAMINER/ASSESSOR DETAILS- all staff must hold relevant credentials (language and skill level) and at least 6-months of relevant work experience at the time of their commencement of teaching the course and must maintain their credentials at the time of course re-approval. False statements about staff engagements may lead to non-acceptance of recommendations and may affect the approval status of courses.
Please refer to Section 2.1.8and Appendix A.4for courses at the Professional level and Section 7.1.8 and Appendix B.4 for courses at the Conference and Advanced level in the Course Manual (Higher Education Sector).
Are you providing details of all examiners/assessors for the course? / Yes  Please complete list below.No  Please complete list as possible.
When will details of all examiners/assessors be submitted by?
Name / Language streams teaching / Skill and direction teaching / NAATI Number / Work experience in relevant T & I skill / List of ‘A’, ‘B’ and/or ‘C’ languages
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:
Please chooseInterpreting onlyTranslating into English onlyTranslating into LOTE onlyTranslating both directionsTranslating into English and InterpetingTranslating into LOTE and InterpretingTranslating and Interpreting both directions / A: ; B: ; C:

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9.FEE PAYMENT
Institutions are required to pay a fee when submitting an Application for NAATI Course Approval. For the relevant fee, please refer to the fee schedule for the current financial year.
How will payment for this application be made? / Payment attached Invoice requested
10.SUBMISSION
This form should be submitted to NAATI by email. Hard copies will not be accepted.
Date of submission
Submission made by

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