Course description

SLS offers training for the CCL exam with an intensive Preparation Course. Classes are available at our convenient Sydney CBD location. Our trainers will provide you with key exam strategies in both Cantonese and English languages. Enjoy interactive lessons with our small-sized classes and free training materials.

 

What is CCL?

The Credentialed Community Language (CCL) Exam is conducted by NAATI that grants candidates with five points, after passing the exam. This is part of the points-based visa applications made by the Department of Home Affairs.

 

What is the difference between this CCL test and previous NAATI test?

• CCL test doesn’t allow you to work as interpreter. NAATI Test does allow you to work.
• You do not have to do the 1) ethical test 2) Intercultural test in CCL test
• You only need to do the interpreting test in CCL test (2 dialogues)

 What is new with our CCL Courses?

This course will help you to prepare for the CCL Test. If you want to get 5 points, you can join this course. This course will provide you with all practice to do the interpreting session in the CCL test and help you with tips and strategies to pass the test This won’t provide you training in ethical and intercultural session.

Important Notice:

• This course is not run by NAATI and we are not affiliated with NAATI nor do we represent NAATI.
• Completing this course does not grant you with NAATI accreditation.
• SLS only helps you, through this CCL preparation course, to prepare for your CCL exam (for 5 migration points).
• After you finish the course, you will need to contact NAATI independently (Tel: 1300 557 470) to book your CCL Test.

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CCL INTERPRETING (ENGLISH –> TAGALOG) COURSE

Students will be provided with important theories, techniques and strategies to pass the CCL Test.

Why study with us?

• Our Tagalog trainer is NAATI Accredited and had extensive interpreting/ translation experience.
• High passing rate
• Sydney CBD location
• If you don’t pass the test at the first attempt, you can join the course again at only $250.
• In case you fail your second and/or succeeding attempt/s, you need to pay for the full course fee.
• Take both the PTE and CCL Courses and just pay $1400 + GST.
• Free training materials

What we will cover

• In this CCL Course, during Zoom live sessions with our teachers, you will be trained with about 15 mock test audio files to practice and examples from your native language, so you can easily understand the explanation of all types of possible errors in interpreting.
• You are expected to have a very high level of competency in English as well as your language. We can only help you with the comprehension errors of the source speech and the possible interpreting techniques to convey that sense of meaning.

Course Objective:

• Students will understand some major techniques to convey one source speech from English to Tagalog and vice versa.
• Students are provided with knowledge about common types of interpreting errors to avoid making them in CCL Test
• Students will learn tips and strategies to handle the test.

Who should attend?

• People who want to get extra 5 points for their residency application through Credentialed Community Language points.
• People who intend to take a CCL Test and have a rough understanding about the test.
• University Students who want to gain a better understanding about translation & interpreting techniques.

What will be covered in these 10 hours of Zoom live interactive training?

• In 10 hours of Zoom lessons, the teacher will explain to you the CCL test format, glossaries, note taking skill, memorizing skill and interpreting techniques.
• Most importantly, the online course will provide you with chances to listen to audio files to practice with the teachers after each segment to hear his/her feedbacks. This feedback will help you with tips and strategies to pass the test.
• In every session of 2 hours, there will be at least 2-3 transcripts to be practiced and audio files to accompany it. However, audio transcripts will not be provided to the students due to copyright issues.
• Sessions may be recorded upon agreement of the teacher. 
• Students may ask for the recording by writing SLS a request via email after each session with a valid reason for being absent or late. SLS reserves the right to agree or refuse the request. 
• Attendance to all classes is highly recommended and recordings should not be relied on.

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Class details:

• Requirement:          Current IELTS speaking score ≥ 6.5
• Class size:                 1 or 2 students only
• Duration:                  10 – hour Tutor Package if there is only 1 student, 14- hour Tutor Package if there are 2 students
• Fee:                             $690 + GST = $759 
• Starting time:          At your choice, weeknight after 6pm or Saturday morning. Please provide your 3 options of time.

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How to Enroll and Pay:

Contact us via email: ccl@sydneylanguagesolutions.com.au or 02 9283 9892 for further enquiries.

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Detailed program: 

Section 1: 

• General introduction about the CCL exam
• Marking criterion
• Major interpreting techniques (in English) and examples of these translation/interpreting technique (in Tagalog)
• Speech analysis
• In -class exercise

Section 2: 

• Major interpreting techniques (in English) and examples of these interpreting technique (in Tagalog)
• Interpreting in the Medical context
• Interpreting in the Legal context
• In-class exercise

Section 3: 

• E-H interpreting skills: i.e. specification and abstraction
• All possible types of interpreting errors (explanation in English and examples of errors in Tagalog)
• In -class exercise
• Review and FAQs

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Please Note:

• For CCL Courses, the demand is not always high, therefore there are not always 5 students at the same time for us to confirm courses on a planned day.
• PLEASE KINDLY ALWAYS PUT IN THE COMMENT OF YOUR ENROLLMENT FORM your CCL test day so we can decide what is the latest day we can open the course for you.
• The enrolment fee must be paid at least one week in advance of the course commencement date.
• If there is one student, we will organize for you the 10-hour Tutor Package, if there are 2 students, you will have 14-hour Tutor Package. 
• If the course is canceled due to low Enrollment or any reasons due to SLS, you will receive a FULL refund and receive 10% off next time when you enroll again into the same course.

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Terms and Conditions:

1. These audio files are designed by Sydney Language Solutions only for CCL students to practise to prepare for their exam.
2. These audios aim to help you practice and improve your interpreting skills.
3. These audios are designed by SLS and in no circumstances reflect what will be the audio in your CCL exam.
4. Sydney Language Solutions takes no responsibility of these audio files if the students transfer these questions for their own use or to give it to any if their acquaintances.
5. Sydney Language Solutions strictly does not allow you to copy, transfer, record, duplicate or use it transcript to record again (even on Iphone) to popularise it apart from your own use. This is to maintain the integrity and high quality of CCL Test.
6. These questions do not imply any prejudices, judgement or personal opinions of any specific cultures and purely for practising purpose for your educational purpose.
7. By purchasing, no refund will be applied in all circumstances.

   

 

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Book Online with your details and pay through Paypal. You can also pay by Cash, Cheque, Direct Deposit to SLS bank account. Please contact us at info@sydneylanguagesolutions.com.au or call us at 02 9283 9892 for more information