List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1 Receive and analyse source message | 1.1 Attend actively to source utterance, and identify and adjust physical position to optimise sound reception and visual cues. 1.2 Anticipate purpose and intent and strategies being used by the source to develop ideas. 1.3 Identify and retain key information using mnemonic strategies. 1.4 Identify structure, relationships between verbal and non-verbal language, and cultural and other factors affecting meaning. 1.5 Identify and address issues of understanding or recall in a manner that does not compromise effective delivery. |
2 Transfer message to target language | 2.1 Recall information from notes or memory. 2.2 Recognise and address issues in message transfer associated with the setting, language and concepts. 2.3 Deliver interpreting effectively, appropriate to audience and setting, without undue delay. 2.4 Use techniques to transfer the communicative intent and reflect the characteristics of the source. 2.5 Monitor interpreting process to identify when it is necessary to seek assistance or withdraw from assignment. |
3 Evaluate interpreting performance | 3.1 Evaluate performance in line with issues encountered, assignment requirements and code of ethics. 3.2 Determine personal impact of assignment and identify need for debriefing and counselling. 3.3 Consider process improvement strategies. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified, the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.
using effective rhetorical techniques and methods to reflect the intention of the source
using interpreting skills to achieve competent message transfer, including:
adapting embedded cultural concepts for correct message transfer
including non-verbal cues in message transfer
managing equivalence in message transfer
reproducing factually and linguistically accurate content
using basic strategies to retain and recall messages
using technical, language, research and basic public speaking skills to ensure cohesive and faithful delivery of messages
using language skills to achieve competent performance, including:
applying correct structures, grammar and syntax to achieve coherent delivery
clear pronunciation
use of correct common idiom, collocations and slang
recognition and use of diverse general and context-specific registers
recognition of common metaphors and similes and implied meaning
vocabulary based on general knowledge and specific to context
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified, the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
concepts of meaning-based message transfer
communication techniques that facilitate interpreting process
cultural knowledge, including cross-cultural perspective of communication and behaviour to:
determine cultural concepts and cues embedded in language
transfer cultural concepts without compromising communicative intent of source
basic strategies to assist retention of information and recall of source messages
Assessment of this unit of competency must include demonstration of interpreting in each language direction. Assessment must include experiences and examples of interactions between interpreters and clients that demonstrate diverse skills and strategies for interpreting in general monologue settings.
Consideration must be given to holistic assessment for this unit. Refer to advice in the Companion Volumes.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.