Interpretation of Australia's No.1 freelance translation major

Many students studying in Australia are aiming at emigration and trying to find jobs as permanent residents in a short time. Well-known immigrant advantage majors such as accounting, IT, engineering, education, nursing, etc., will deal with science knowledge after careful study, and the majors of pure liberal arts and good immigrants are very limited.

Under such circumstances, translation has become a favorite major for overseas students in Australia because of its advantages of immigration, no background requirements and flexible curriculum.

Australian translation certification bodies (AUSIT and NAATI)

There are two national translation agencies in Australia, AUSIT (Australian Translators Association) and NAATI (Australian National Translation Qualification Certification Agency). AUSIT and NAATI work together to formulate, maintain and supervise professional translation and interpretation standards in Australia. AUSIT recognizes and promotes NAATI certification as the capital qualification of translators or interpreters, and NAATI recognizes and promotes the professional ethics of AUSIT translators and interpreters.

The development prospect of translation industry is bright.

With the development of Internet and global economy, economic and trade cooperation between countries is becoming more and more frequent, and translation has become one of the fastest-growing fields in Australia. At present, industries that require great translation, such as law, finance, medicine, engineering, computer webpage HTML, and regional websites, are all popular. This also enables students with science background to continue to develop in their previous fields.

There are almost no full-time interpreters and translators in Australia, and almost all jobs are contract or part-time. This is just in line with the lifestyle of modern people. Due to Australia's special geographical location and time zone, many translation agencies in Europe and North America will make Australian translators do urgent tasks. With the development of the Internet, Australian translators are no longer restricted by geographical and local markets, and documents can be freely transmitted around the world by e-mail. And working in different time zones will also bring advantages to Australian translation.

With the translation certificate in hand, you can travel around the world without worry.

It usually takes two to three years to become a qualified translator. Through professional training, students with profound bilingual knowledge can also get a three-level certificate of professional translation around 1 year, and ordinary students can pass one or two exams, so immigration is very secure. There are not many universities offering translation in Australia, and some TAFE colleges also have them. However, due to the different courses and levels certified by NAATI institutions, the pass rate is also very different, so students should be extra cautious when choosing.

According to the survey, the salary of professional translators in Australia ranges from 0. 16 to 3 Australian dollars per word, and sometimes even more. It mainly depends on what kind of translation work it is. General translation is charged according to the number of translated words, each 100 words or each 1000 words.

Interpretation is generally 45- 100 Australian dollars per hour or 250-700 Australian dollars per day. You can also add meals, travel expenses, reservation fees, etc.

It can be seen that the income of Australian translation is many times higher than that of domestic translation. Moreover, translators are not worried about unemployment, just like doctors and teachers, they can become lifelong careers. The NAATI certificate is highly recognized internationally, and you can really travel around the world with one certificate in hand.

If you are a liberal arts student, or yearn for a free and flexible working style, or hope that a paper certificate in your hand can play a role in most parts of the world, then studying translation in Australia can build a golden bridge for your success!