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PSPTIS100
Apply codes and standards to professional judgement

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to apply current and relevant standards of professional and ethical behaviour by translators and interpreters in complex settings and interactions. The unit requires knowledge of professional codes of ethics and the development and maintenance of professional judgement. It requires the ability to consider a wide range of professional issues and to reflect on and continuously develop a highly informed approach to practice.

This unit applies to those working as translators and interpreters in a range of complex or specialised settings and contexts.

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 specialised 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. Research ethical and professional issues

1.1 Maintain detailed knowledge of ethical and professional practice and issues using reliable sources of information.

1.2 Maintain productive professional relationships to facilitate awareness of current issues.

1.3 Monitor and analyse trends to anticipate developments and directions in the field.

1.4 Research industry discussion of professional ethical codes applied to the practitioner role.

2. Develop professional practices and knowledge

2.1 Analyse applicable codes of ethics and conduct and their relationship to work practices and the exercise of professional judgement.

2.2 Integrate developments and trends impacting on professional practice into work performance.

2.3 Identify innovative approaches for maintaining and improving professional judgement and development.

3. Apply professional standards, knowledge and judgment to practice

3.1 Reflect on and evaluate professional practices in work goals and plans.

3.2 Apply and promote ethical standards, codes and practices with clients, colleagues and others.

3.3 Identify and examine factors that impact on professional and ethical decision making and exercise professional judgement in choosing resolution strategies.

3.4 Collaborate in professional relationships to enhance own practice and the provision of peer support.

3.5 Apply standards of ethical practice when contributing to professional debates, forums and providing feedback to colleagues.

3.6 Evaluate quality and success of ongoing professional judgement in meeting planned, professional and career outcomes.

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.

applying critical professional judgement to achieve constructive ethical and strategic work outcomes

applying ethical codes and standards to practice, including in situations where there are:

potential conflicts of interest

conflict between client requirements and industry standards

tensions between personal and client or colleague values

differences in expectations caused by cultural influences

dilemmas caused by tensions between personal and professional standards of practice and values

reflecting on practice and justifying judgements and decisions

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.

industry standards of professional behaviour and presentation relating to practice

policy, cultural, technological and economic trends impacting on translating and interpreting

networks relevant to own professional practice

professional techniques, strategies and responsibilities of translators and interpreters

types and sources of professional resources

ethical issues and their implications for professional judgement and decision making

relevant professional codes of ethics and conduct

Assessment of this unit of competency must include use of scenarios, case studies, experiences and examples of interactions with colleagues and clients that illustrate issues of professional judgements and ethical decision making.

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. Research ethical and professional issues

1.1 Maintain detailed knowledge of ethical and professional practice and issues using reliable sources of information.

1.2 Maintain productive professional relationships to facilitate awareness of current issues.

1.3 Monitor and analyse trends to anticipate developments and directions in the field.

1.4 Research industry discussion of professional ethical codes applied to the practitioner role.

2. Develop professional practices and knowledge

2.1 Analyse applicable codes of ethics and conduct and their relationship to work practices and the exercise of professional judgement.

2.2 Integrate developments and trends impacting on professional practice into work performance.

2.3 Identify innovative approaches for maintaining and improving professional judgement and development.

3. Apply professional standards, knowledge and judgment to practice

3.1 Reflect on and evaluate professional practices in work goals and plans.

3.2 Apply and promote ethical standards, codes and practices with clients, colleagues and others.

3.3 Identify and examine factors that impact on professional and ethical decision making and exercise professional judgement in choosing resolution strategies.

3.4 Collaborate in professional relationships to enhance own practice and the provision of peer support.

3.5 Apply standards of ethical practice when contributing to professional debates, forums and providing feedback to colleagues.

3.6 Evaluate quality and success of ongoing professional judgement in meeting planned, professional and career outcomes.

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.

applying critical professional judgement to achieve constructive ethical and strategic work outcomes

applying ethical codes and standards to practice, including in situations where there are:

potential conflicts of interest

conflict between client requirements and industry standards

tensions between personal and client or colleague values

differences in expectations caused by cultural influences

dilemmas caused by tensions between personal and professional standards of practice and values

reflecting on practice and justifying judgements and decisions

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.

industry standards of professional behaviour and presentation relating to practice

policy, cultural, technological and economic trends impacting on translating and interpreting

networks relevant to own professional practice

professional techniques, strategies and responsibilities of translators and interpreters

types and sources of professional resources

ethical issues and their implications for professional judgement and decision making

relevant professional codes of ethics and conduct

Assessment of this unit of competency must include use of scenarios, case studies, experiences and examples of interactions with colleagues and clients that illustrate issues of professional judgements and ethical decision making.

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Maintain detailed knowledge of ethical and professional practice and issues using reliable sources of information. 
Maintain productive professional relationships to facilitate awareness of current issues. 
Monitor and analyse trends to anticipate developments and directions in the field. 
Research industry discussion of professional ethical codes applied to the practitioner role. 
Analyse applicable codes of ethics and conduct and their relationship to work practices and the exercise of professional judgement. 
Integrate developments and trends impacting on professional practice into work performance. 
Identify innovative approaches for maintaining and improving professional judgement and development. 
Reflect on and evaluate professional practices in work goals and plans. 
Apply and promote ethical standards, codes and practices with clients, colleagues and others. 
Identify and examine factors that impact on professional and ethical decision making and exercise professional judgement in choosing resolution strategies. 
Collaborate in professional relationships to enhance own practice and the provision of peer support. 
Apply standards of ethical practice when contributing to professional debates, forums and providing feedback to colleagues. 
Evaluate quality and success of ongoing professional judgement in meeting planned, professional and career outcomes. 
Maintain detailed knowledge of ethical and professional practice and issues using reliable sources of information. 
Maintain productive professional relationships to facilitate awareness of current issues. 
Monitor and analyse trends to anticipate developments and directions in the field. 
Research industry discussion of professional ethical codes applied to the practitioner role. 
Analyse applicable codes of ethics and conduct and their relationship to work practices and the exercise of professional judgement. 
Integrate developments and trends impacting on professional practice into work performance. 
Identify innovative approaches for maintaining and improving professional judgement and development. 
Reflect on and evaluate professional practices in work goals and plans. 
Apply and promote ethical standards, codes and practices with clients, colleagues and others. 
Identify and examine factors that impact on professional and ethical decision making and exercise professional judgement in choosing resolution strategies. 
Collaborate in professional relationships to enhance own practice and the provision of peer support. 
Apply standards of ethical practice when contributing to professional debates, forums and providing feedback to colleagues. 
Evaluate quality and success of ongoing professional judgement in meeting planned, professional and career outcomes. 

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