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PSPTIS067
Demonstrate complex written LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills required to read and write in a language other than English (LOTE) fluently and accurately, to meet the written language and communication needs of translating special purpose texts. The language competence involves reading, analysing and summarising skills, which can be applied to a range of commercial, professional and literary documents.

This unit applies to those working as translators in a range of fields and contexts.

There is no direct parity with any formal language proficiency ratings or assessment framework, but this unit broadly relates to International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ISLPR) 4 to 4+.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and industry codes and standards for ethical translating and interpreting adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently using support resources as required, while performing complex tasks in a range of contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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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. Read and analyse complex documents

1.1 Scan documents and confirm they are complete and legible.

1.2 Read documents and identify explicit and implicit information, ideas, technical information and writer intent.

1.3 Interpret any accompanying visual and graphics material.

1.4 Identify the culturally specific meaning contained in documents.

2. Provide summaries of complex written documents

2.1 Capture and convey information and nuances of meaning in summaries of complex written documents, taking into consideration cultural differences and idiolects.

2.2 Provide any additional explanation or comments to clarify meaning and culturally specific details.

3. Write professional and commercial documents

3.1 Produce written documents in a LOTE, according to recognised conventions, standards and formats.

3.2 Use standard communication and information management technology.

3.3 Ensure content of documents is appropriate to audience and purpose.

3.4 Develop ideas in appropriate depth to meet the requirements of the particular subject and cultural context.

3.5 Tailor language to meet requirements of the situation, observing written LOTE social and cultural conventions.

3.6 Draft and edit documents to minimise errors so that intended meaning is clearly conveyed.

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.

reading and writing documents required for purposes on various subjects and cultural contexts that include some complex ideas and concepts

preparing written documents with clear and fluent expression of information and ideas that are appropriately structured and aligned to the audience and cultural 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.

standard formats and protocols for typical documents appropriate to the document purpose and particular language

linguistic knowledge and writing conventions for the language being assessed, including:

grammar, spelling and punctuation conventions

social, professional, literary and cultural conventions

technical vocabulary for specific subject areas and contexts

ways to convey nuances of meaning

register appropriate to purpose and audience

Assessment of this unit of competency must require the candidate to read and write complex documents in a language other than English (LOTE).

Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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. Read and analyse complex documents

1.1 Scan documents and confirm they are complete and legible.

1.2 Read documents and identify explicit and implicit information, ideas, technical information and writer intent.

1.3 Interpret any accompanying visual and graphics material.

1.4 Identify the culturally specific meaning contained in documents.

2. Provide summaries of complex written documents

2.1 Capture and convey information and nuances of meaning in summaries of complex written documents, taking into consideration cultural differences and idiolects.

2.2 Provide any additional explanation or comments to clarify meaning and culturally specific details.

3. Write professional and commercial documents

3.1 Produce written documents in a LOTE, according to recognised conventions, standards and formats.

3.2 Use standard communication and information management technology.

3.3 Ensure content of documents is appropriate to audience and purpose.

3.4 Develop ideas in appropriate depth to meet the requirements of the particular subject and cultural context.

3.5 Tailor language to meet requirements of the situation, observing written LOTE social and cultural conventions.

3.6 Draft and edit documents to minimise errors so that intended meaning is clearly conveyed.

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.

reading and writing documents required for purposes on various subjects and cultural contexts that include some complex ideas and concepts

preparing written documents with clear and fluent expression of information and ideas that are appropriately structured and aligned to the audience and cultural 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.

standard formats and protocols for typical documents appropriate to the document purpose and particular language

linguistic knowledge and writing conventions for the language being assessed, including:

grammar, spelling and punctuation conventions

social, professional, literary and cultural conventions

technical vocabulary for specific subject areas and contexts

ways to convey nuances of meaning

register appropriate to purpose and audience

Assessment of this unit of competency must require the candidate to read and write complex documents in a language other than English (LOTE).

Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

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.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Scan documents and confirm they are complete and legible. 
Read documents and identify explicit and implicit information, ideas, technical information and writer intent. 
Interpret any accompanying visual and graphics material. 
Identify the culturally specific meaning contained in documents. 
Capture and convey information and nuances of meaning in summaries of complex written documents, taking into consideration cultural differences and idiolects. 
Provide any additional explanation or comments to clarify meaning and culturally specific details. 
Produce written documents in a LOTE, according to recognised conventions, standards and formats. 
Use standard communication and information management technology. 
Ensure content of documents is appropriate to audience and purpose. 
Develop ideas in appropriate depth to meet the requirements of the particular subject and cultural context. 
Tailor language to meet requirements of the situation, observing written LOTE social and cultural conventions. 
Draft and edit documents to minimise errors so that intended meaning is clearly conveyed. 
Scan documents and confirm they are complete and legible. 
Read documents and identify explicit and implicit information, ideas, technical information and writer intent. 
Interpret any accompanying visual and graphics material. 
Identify the culturally specific meaning contained in documents. 
Capture and convey information and nuances of meaning in summaries of complex written documents, taking into consideration cultural differences and idiolects. 
Provide any additional explanation or comments to clarify meaning and culturally specific details. 
Produce written documents in a LOTE, according to recognised conventions, standards and formats. 
Use standard communication and information management technology. 
Ensure content of documents is appropriate to audience and purpose. 
Develop ideas in appropriate depth to meet the requirements of the particular subject and cultural context. 
Tailor language to meet requirements of the situation, observing written LOTE social and cultural conventions. 
Draft and edit documents to minimise errors so that intended meaning is clearly conveyed. 

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