How do I become a chinese interpreter
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Common questions
The weekly salary for a Chinese Interpreter in Australia typically ranges from approximately $1,032 to $1,422. However, if you are already working in another field, becoming a Chinese Interpreter can be a lucrative side hustle.
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There are no clear employment figures for Chinese Interpreters working in Australia at this time. Increase your employment opportunities by obtaining your Master of Translation and Interpreting and seeking accreditation with the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
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To become a Chinese Interpreter you will need native-level fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese and the skills to interpret Chinese speakers in real-time. Launch your career with a Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies) along with an undergraduate Diploma of Languages or a Bachelor of Modern Languages (Chinese Studies). If you are already fluent in Mandarin, try the Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation).
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Chinese Interpreter careers
Chinese Interpreters are multi-lingual professionals who interpret speeches, public presentations, verbal interactions, and conversations from Mandarin or Cantonese into English (and other languages). They work for a wide variety of organisations including healthcare providers, justice and correctional services organisations, media outlets, non-profits and community service agencies, private enterprises, and government departments.
As a Chinese Interpreter you could be acting as an interpreter at a live event for a media organisation, helping Chinese customers over the phone, accompanying a social worker on a field visit so they can communicate with elderly Chinese clients, acting as an interpreter in a hospital so Chinese patients fully understand their medications and diagnosis, working alongside a detective as they question a suspect, or visiting China to keep your language skills fresh and up-to-date.
To be successful in this occupation you will need native-level fluency in Mandarin and /or Cantonese, keen focused attention, and the ability to interpret and convey a Chinese speaker’s authentic tone and meaning.
