1. Basic knowledge of:
1.1. interpreting theories.
1.2. information management;
1.3. communication psychology;
1.4. knowledge about economic, political, social, cultural etc. processes.
2. Understanding of:
2.1. translation science and translation methodology;  
2.2. business linguistics;
2.3. different field terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages;
2.4. intercultural communication;
2.5. business basics.
3. Ability to apply knowledge of:
3.1. the official language (if it is not one of the work languages);
3.2. work languages (native and at least two foreign languages);
3.3. translation tools in synchronous translation process;
3.4. quality management;
3.5. research work methodology;
3.6. professional ethics and generally accepted moral norms;
3.7. information technologies;
3.8. environmental protection;
3.9. labor protection;
3.10. employment relationship.

1. To understand strategical and analytical problems in the translation field, to find solutions.
2. To use translation science opinions in the translation analysis and problem solving.
3. To have a good knowledge of the principles of use of simultaneous translation techniques.
4. To have a good knowledge of and use modern translation methods.
5. To have a good knowledge of and use note technique in the sequential (consecutive) translation.
6. To be able to obtain and evaluate information necessary for translation work by using information technologies.
7. To have a good knowledge of the official language.
8. To have a good knowledge of at least two foreign languages.
9. To use professional terminology in the official language and at least one foreign language.
10. To improve communication skills, to develop the culture of listener, speaker, writer, reader and to improve oneself as multilingual person.
11. To respect the principles of professional ethics and culture of communication.
12. To comply with labor safety, fire safety and environmental protection requirements.
13. To meet the requirements of employment relationship.
14. To perform scientific and research work, and to put the research results into practice.

1. Ability to translate different texts from one or several foreign languages into native language and opposite, also from one foreign language to another;2. Ability to translate sequentially (consecutively) at the conferences, meetings and consultations by using note method, to translate simultaneously by using translation tools and to perform whispered translation.
3. Ability to speak out and formulate thoughts clearly and understandably, to be able to evaluate, analyse and synthesize critically.
4. Ability to analyse, evaluate and use researches and the latest technologies in the translation field.
5. Ability to use translation methods according to customer’s requirements and target audience needs.
6. Ability to provide  accuracy, stylistic and communicative compliance of the translation with the original, use of appropriate terminology.
7. Ability to articulate sounds in the right and clear manner, to reproduce the logical sentence structure in the translation with correct intonation.
8. Ability to choose and evaluate lexicographical resources to maintain qualitative translation.
9. Ability to adapt to conditions and overcome stress situations.
10. Ability to justify and protect own choice of translation solutions.
11. Ability to cooperate with people in a kind and business-like manner, including to comply with general rules of conduct and professional ethics.
12. Ability to improve translation (work) language skills according to developments in the countries where these languages are spoken.
13. Ability to follow-up the latest translation science and practical translation opinions.
14. Ability to adapt to changeable translation market conditions by following its development trends.
15. Ability to utilize information technologies in one’s work.
16. Ability to orientate and expand knowledge about social, economic, political, cultural etc. processes.
17. Ability to comply with occupational safety, fire safety and environmental safety requirements.
18. Ability to meet the requirements of employment relationship.
19. Ability to communicate in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
20. Ability to perform scientific research and draw it up according to guidelines for writing of scientific works.