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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare environment and participants.
  2. Adapt delivery to equipment.
  3. Manage discourse.
  4. Evaluate delivery
  5. Prepare environment and participants
  6. Adapt delivery to equipment
  7. Manage discourse

Required Skills

Required skills

analytical skills to

assess the suitability of the medium and adapt for specific assignments

identify and address limitations in technology and the impact on interpreting

communication skills to

negotiate technology and communication requirements with clients

discuss and resolve OHS issues including breaks seating physical and vicarious trauma

inform and educate parties on interpreting protocols and expectations related to using technology and distance media

advise of equipment or transmission failure and request remedies

initiative and enterprise skills to adapt practices to communication media and seek assistance to address problems

language skills to

achieve effective message transfer and performance given the applications of communication media

adapt to language variations dialects and register

project voice and speak or sign fluently and clearly

learning skills to expand capabilities in new communications media

literacy skills to

access and use information and instructions related to communication media

research information on communication media and its limitations and advantages

organisational skills to

optimise the benefits of communications media for remotely located parties

meet professional obligations and assignment undertakings

problemsolving skills to

develop strategies for addressing limitations of communications media

manage communication breakdown including withdrawal from assignment

selfmanagement skills to

ensure suitable work environment including adequate light physical comfort and ergonomic work practices

undertake skills development in the use of communication media for interpreting

technical skills to use communication media effectively

discourse management skills to ensure that communication is effective and meets clients needs

Required knowledge

suitability and limitations of communications media and applications for interpreting

OHS practices and procedures in relation to using communication equipment

source and target languages to the level required for assignments using communication media

area and culturespecific knowledge relevant to subject and client context of assignment

tools and equipment relevant to assignments using communications media

Evidence Required

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 ability to use technology to support interpreting in visual or physical isolation including

collaborating with clients and technical experts to ensure effective use of the technology

familiarity with the range of technology available and techniques for their use

identifying and addressing technical needs and problems

sourcing relevant assignmentspecific information

adjusting delivery to take account of the constraints and advantages of the technology

using a range of strategies and resources to facilitate communication flow and support retention

adapting delivery to a range of assignment challenges

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Evidence for 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 a range of skills and strategies for using communication media to support interpreting

Resources for assessment include

a range of assignments or scenarios demonstrating the use of communications technology

using a variety of equipment and communications technology

examples of preparation in a range of subject and cultural contexts

In addition to practical skills demonstration in a simulated interpreting situation evidence for assessment may be gathered to demonstrate a range of experiences in interpreting using communication media Evidence could include examples of negotiations with clients and participant expectations


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Resources may include:

note-taking tools

glossaries

dictionaries

information and references about parties and communication purpose

Communication medium may include:

standard telephone

dual handset phone

hands free phone

TTY

conference phone

video equipment for video link

microphone

internet connections and relevant software

wireless microphones and headsets

Environmental adjustments may refer to:

noise and visual distractions

privacy and potential interruptions

conference call conditions

call-waiting

checking availability and working condition of required equipment

seating and positioning

comfort and safety issues

visual aids and additional resources and information.

Technical management may include:

checking operation and condition of equipment

ensuring familiarity with equipment operating instructions

accessing technical support

anticipating and managing equipment breakdown

requesting alternative equipment or physical space

Information about people and context may include:

purpose of assignment and client requirements

parties involved and present

names, gender, age, titles of parties

location of parties

time at locations

physical aspects and relevant conditions at locations

need for visual references

special communication needs of parties

nature of assignment and related issues

Necessary action may include:

access to reference material

adjusting issues of audibility, visibility and ambient noise

choice of direct and indirect speech

clarification of protocols

clarifications relating to remote locations

clarifying roles

direct questions to parties

directions on use of handsets

asserting control of discourse

managing lack of visual contact