This course is suitable only for students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Interpreting and Translation Studies (Extension). It is an advanced interpreting course that aims to further develop the students' interpreting and related skills acquired in previous courses and to provide them with adequate preparation to sit for the NAATI Interpreting accreditation examination (Interpreter Level). The course will comprise a lecture for all students and language specific practical tutorials for the relevant language streams. Its content will cover the skills and knowledge required of professional interpreters, including: listening comprehension in two languages, public speaking skills in two languages, note taking skills, dialogue, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting and sight translation. Simulated interpreting examinations using scripts of situations commonly used by NAATI will be conducted throughout the course. Students will also further develop their ability to manage bilingual and cross-cultural interactions, increase their understanding of professional ethics and be better equipped to apply the theory to the practice.