This article highlights the theoretical and methodological foundations of the competence-based approach in translation education as well as the concept of translation universals. The study analyzes modern models of translation competences (linguistic, pragmatic, cultural, strategic, and technological components) and reveals their interrelationship with translation universals. In addition, the manifestations of such translation universals as simplification, normalization, explicitation, and interference in the educational process are examined. The article scientifically substantiates the necessity of integrating competence-based models with translation universals in translator training and concludes with methodological implications aimed at improving translation education.  

Translation education, translation competence, competence-based model

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