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SITXLAN006
Read and write documents in a language other than English

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to read and write a range of workplace documents in a language other than English at a high level of complexity and fluency, including summarising texts, and reproducing information from texts in one language to prepare a text in another.

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 unit applies to all industry contexts and to individuals working at different levels of responsibility. This could include frontline, supervisory or management personnel.

This unit may be customised for training delivery and assessment of proficiency in any language. This unit does not prepare individuals for the role of a translator or interpreter.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this 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.

1. Read workplace documents written in a language other than English.

1.1.Read and understand workplace documents, including explicit and implicit information, ideas, technical information and writer requirements.

1.2.Interpret accompanying visual and graphics material.

1.3.Identify the culturally-specific meaning contained in documents.

2. Provide informal written translations using a language other than English.

2.1.Capture and convey information in written texts and summaries, taking account of cultural differences.

2.2.Provide explanation or comments to clarify meaning as required, especially about culturally-specific details.

2.3.Recognise documents requiring professional translation and arrange for assistance as required.

3. Write workplace documents in a language other than English.

3.1.Produce written workplace documents according to recognised conventions, standards and formats.

3.2.Ensure content of written documents is appropriate to audience and purpose.

3.3.Develop ideas in appropriate depth to meet the requirements of the particular context.

3.4.Tailor language to meet requirements of the situation.

3.5.Observe social and cultural conventions when writing workplace documents.

3.6.Write documents with minimal errors so that intended meaning is clearly conveyed to the reader.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

read and write information in a language other than English for each of the following organisational documents required to fulfil a given job role:

brochure or promotional material

correspondence

media release

presentation for customers or colleagues

product or operations manual

quotation

report

demonstrate understanding of meaning with reasonable accuracy when reading above documents

write each of the above workplace documents with clear and fluent expression of information and ideas, correct structure, and appropriate style and tone for the audience and workplace situation (rare linguistic errors may occur).

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

linguistic knowledge and writing conventions for the language being assessed:

grammar, spelling and punctuation conventions

social, workplace and cultural conventions

ways to convey nuances of meaning

technical vocabulary for specific workplace activities

standard formats and protocols for organisation documents relevant to the workplace.

Skills must be demonstrated in an operational environment or activity where written communication in languages other than English is required. This can be:

an industry workplace

a simulated industry environment.

Assessment must ensure access to:

industry documents, written in languages other than English.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ 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.

1. Read workplace documents written in a language other than English.

1.1.Read and understand workplace documents, including explicit and implicit information, ideas, technical information and writer requirements.

1.2.Interpret accompanying visual and graphics material.

1.3.Identify the culturally-specific meaning contained in documents.

2. Provide informal written translations using a language other than English.

2.1.Capture and convey information in written texts and summaries, taking account of cultural differences.

2.2.Provide explanation or comments to clarify meaning as required, especially about culturally-specific details.

2.3.Recognise documents requiring professional translation and arrange for assistance as required.

3. Write workplace documents in a language other than English.

3.1.Produce written workplace documents according to recognised conventions, standards and formats.

3.2.Ensure content of written documents is appropriate to audience and purpose.

3.3.Develop ideas in appropriate depth to meet the requirements of the particular context.

3.4.Tailor language to meet requirements of the situation.

3.5.Observe social and cultural conventions when writing workplace documents.

3.6.Write documents with minimal errors so that intended meaning is clearly conveyed to the reader.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

read and write information in a language other than English for each of the following organisational documents required to fulfil a given job role:

brochure or promotional material

correspondence

media release

presentation for customers or colleagues

product or operations manual

quotation

report

demonstrate understanding of meaning with reasonable accuracy when reading above documents

write each of the above workplace documents with clear and fluent expression of information and ideas, correct structure, and appropriate style and tone for the audience and workplace situation (rare linguistic errors may occur).

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

linguistic knowledge and writing conventions for the language being assessed:

grammar, spelling and punctuation conventions

social, workplace and cultural conventions

ways to convey nuances of meaning

technical vocabulary for specific workplace activities

standard formats and protocols for organisation documents relevant to the workplace.

Skills must be demonstrated in an operational environment or activity where written communication in languages other than English is required. This can be:

an industry workplace

a simulated industry environment.

Assessment must ensure access to:

industry documents, written in languages other than English.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ 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
Read and understand workplace documents, including explicit and implicit information, ideas, technical information and writer requirements. 
Interpret accompanying visual and graphics material. 
Identify the culturally-specific meaning contained in documents. 
Capture and convey information in written texts and summaries, taking account of cultural differences. 
Provide explanation or comments to clarify meaning as required, especially about culturally-specific details. 
Recognise documents requiring professional translation and arrange for assistance as required. 
Produce written workplace documents according to recognised conventions, standards and formats. 
Ensure content of written documents is appropriate to audience and purpose. 
Develop ideas in appropriate depth to meet the requirements of the particular context. 
Tailor language to meet requirements of the situation. 
Observe social and cultural conventions when writing workplace documents. 
Write documents with minimal errors so that intended meaning is clearly conveyed to the reader. 

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