NAATI interpreter vs NAATI translator — what's the difference?
Translators work with written text and issue stamped translations; interpreters work with live speech in courts, hospitals or interviews. They sit different exams and hold different credentials.
In-depth Answer
If you are lodging documents you need a translator; if you are speaking with an officer, court or clinician you need an interpreter.
Interpreting further splits into consecutive mode, used in interviews and consultations, and simultaneous mode, used at conferences with dedicated equipment.
When booking, share the topic, duration, participant count, venue or online platform, and any reference material so the interpreter can prepare terminology — preparation affects quality far more than most clients expect.
Court and medical assignments should go to interpreters experienced in those settings, which carry their own protocols and professional etiquette.
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