English for Speakers of Other Languages

Level 1 - Award in Understanding Community Interpreting

  • Academic Year: 26/27
  • Adult
  • Chester Campus
  • Crewe Campus
Classroom Aims

How to apply

The Course

The role of the community interpreter is becoming increasingly important, particularly in regions with many linguistic communities. The interpreter acts as a bridge between communities and enables people to access services and situations which would otherwise not be possible.

This qualification offers the opportunity for speakers of other languages to learn about the area of community interpreting and it can be used as a stepping stone to becoming a community interpreter.

You will learn about the language skills required when working in the community – giving an awareness of how language changes depending on the situation. There is also an opportunity to look at how public and voluntary service sectors work and their interaction with the
community. The role of the interpreter is also explored and discussed.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
You could progress to the Level 2 Certificate in Preparing for the Community Interpreting Role or expand your knowledge with one of our other Level 1 courses.
£180

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

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Have questions or need help applying? Our friendly Admissions Team is here for you — get in touch today!

Email: admissions@ccsw.ac.uk

Phone: 01270 654654 (Crewe Campus) / 01244 656555 (Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses)

Chester Campus
Starts : September 16th, 2026
Wednesday 2:00pm - 5:00pm 15 Weeks
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Starts : September 16th, 2026
Wednesday 12:00pm - 3:00pm 15 Weeks

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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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