GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY INTERPRETER TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Description
This Online Government & National Security Interpreter Training course was developed to enable participants to become competent translators to work for federal government and national security agencies in the U.S.
These professionals play a crucial role in ensuring clear and accurate communication across languages, which is essential for the functioning of the federal government in a diverse and interconnected world.
Their responsibilities depend on the specific agency they work for and the nature of their assignments. Here are some examples of what they might translate or interpret:
1. Diplomatic Communications:
Those working for the Department of State may translate treaties, diplomatic correspondence, and other international communications.
2. Military Communications:
Translators and interpreters working for the Department of Defense might be involved in translating intelligence reports, operational orders, and other military documents.
3. Intelligence Reports:
Agencies like the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) often require translation of foreign intelligence reports, intercepted communications, and other sensitive materials.
4. Technical and Scientific Documents:
Agencies like NASA or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may require translation of technical manuals, research papers, and other scientific documents.
5. Public Information:
Translators might work on translating public service announcements, educational materials, and other information intended for the general public.
6. Healthcare Information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the U.S. translates a wide range of materials to ensure that information is accessible to diverse populations. Some of the key materials they translate include: Medical Guidelines and Protocols, Public health Information, Emergency Preparedness Information, Health insurance Information, Regulatory Information, Research findings, Educational Campaigns, Forms and Applications.
Departments of Public Health prevent illness and disease, give children a healthy start, and makes sure food and water supplies are safe. They prepare for and respond to a wide range of emergencies and disasters, including virus outbreaks, natural disasters etc.
7. Immigration Documents:
Interpreters and translators working for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) might handle applications, interviews, and other documents related to immigration and naturalization.
8. Legal Documents:
This includes translating court documents, legal briefs, and other materials for agencies like the Department of Justice or the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).