Skills and Competencies for Translating
NAATI’s Certification System NAATI’s Certification System is designed to evaluate whether an individual is competent to practise as a translator. 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…
Skills and Competencies for Interpreting
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…
Use of NAATI Logo, Trademark & Practitioner Logo
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…
Complaints 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…
Customer Service Charter
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…
Terms and conditions
Updated 15 October 2025 The following terms and conditions apply to NAATI tests and other applications such as recertification and Recognised Practising applications. Application requirements For all applications and tests, including for recertification and Recognised Practising credentials Candidates must ensure that the information provided in their application form is correct to the best of their…