Required skills

interpersonal skills to

confirm assignment requirements with clients and colleagues

interact with a wide range of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

seek assistance from clients specialist advisers and peers

language skills to analyse the demands of assignments

literacy skills to

comprehend and use a range of information sources

read and note resources for future reference

update and manage glossaries

organisational skills to manage an effective work environment and resources

research skills to

identify suitable resources and update specialist and nonspecialist knowledge

select and make critical use of precedents and reference material

make efficient use of print electronic and human resources

prepare bilingual glossaries

selfmanagement skills to plan personal priorities and daily tasks for maximum efficiency of work time and to undertake preparation within required assignment timeframe

technology skills to

make efficient use of electronic resources

select and use resources techniques and equipment including office equipment and information and communications technology

Required knowledge

key sources of required information to inform the assignment preparation

professional procedures and guidelines ethical practices and business standards applicable to preparation

conditions that require team or relay interpreting

source and target languages to meet performance expectations

subject specialist area and culturespecific knowledge relevant to topic

tools and equipment relevant to assignment

code of ethics codes of professional practice

commercial software used in assignments and office management

file and information management procedures including process for storing retrieving and returning assignment material

OHS practices and procedures relevant to nature of assignment

privacy and confidentiality requirements

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms the candidates ability to demonstrate a planned approach to undertaking assignments aimed at achieving effective outcomes This includes

identifying and analysing assignment requirements and associated reference material and the need for additional information

planning and organising activities within required timeframe and appropriate to type and complexity of translating and interpreting assignment to ensure effective outcomes

critically evaluating preparation for adequacy and appropriateness

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit of competency will make use of scenarios case studies experiences and where possible examples of interactions with colleagues and clients which illustrate the preparation required for a range of different assignments

Resources for assessment include

a range of clients and environments where preparation for assignments requires problem solving research critical analysis and familiarity with assignment and contractual requirements

a range of suitable resources and their sources

relevant codes of practice

technical and routine equipment and resources

Evidence for assessment should be gathered to demonstrate preparation for a range of different client requirements and conditions and with examples of a range of degrees of preparation determined by the demands of the assignment Evidence may include examples of comprehensive preparation as well as for quick and immediate preparation in a very short timeframe Examples should also include evidence of decision making where there are ethical business and professional issues influencing planning decisions

Scope and nature of assignment may include:

Other relevant factors may include:

Background material refers to assignment-specific documentation, including:

Tools and equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Factors that may affect assignment outcomes may include:

Analyse may include:

Areas requiring further research may include:

Peer network may include: