Resources

10 Aug 2023

Policy

NAATI’s Certification System NAATI’s Certification System is designed to evaluate whether an individual is competent to practise as an interpreter. It does this by setting minimum standards of performance across a number of areas of competency. Individuals who demonstrate that they meet these standards are awarded NAATI certification. This gives assurance to both the users...

04 Aug 2023

04 Aug 2023

Policy

Using the name NAATI, the NAATI logo & branding The name ‘NAATI’ is a registered trademark and use of this trademark is closely monitored. Your proper use of NAATI’s name is necessary to protect the strong reputation and high standards of NAATI’s brand, as the only organisation with governmental authority to issue certification to translators...

04 Aug 2023

Policy

NAATI’s mission is to set and maintain high national standards for the translating and interpreting sector to ensure a supply of appropriately certified professionals, responsive to the changing needs and demography of Australia’s culturally and linguisti­cally diverse society.  NAATI is committed to providing quality service as part of its mission to deliver a national certification...

03 Aug 2023

Policy

About NAATI NAATI is the national standards and certifying authority for translators and interpreters in Australia.  Our vision NAATI’s vision is for a connected community without language barriers.  Through certifying practitioners who wish to work as translators and interpreters in Australia, we aim to maximise people’s ability to engage and participate in Australian society.  Our values NAATI’s...

01 Aug 2023

Candidate Instructions

Reminder for candidates Familiarise yourself with the Certified Specialist Legal Interpreter (Auslan) test page. Read the Terms and Conditions. Understand the assessment process including how NAATI will assess your language use. You must first sit and pass the Certified Specialist Legal Interpreter (CSLI) Knowledge Test before being eligible to sit the Interpreting Test. Knowledge test...