Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PSPTIS003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare to translate and interpret

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPTIS003 - Prepare to translate and interpret
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to collect and assess information about the nature and conditions of translating and interpreting assignments and to keep work records. It includes skills required to reach a decision to accept or decline an assignment and to prepare effective work plans to maximise assignment outcomes and minimise risks from miscommunication.This unit applies to those working as translators and interpreters in a range of 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 specific tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to the unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Evidence must include examples of work plans and discourse maps prepared for assignments.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Translating and interpreting
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Assess ability to complete assignment
  • Receive assignment request and clarify scope and nature of work and conditions of engagement.
  • Identify performance expectations, limits and responsibilities and their implications for undertaking the assignment.
  • Consider personal availability and preparedness to satisfy assignment requirements.
  • Advise client or booking agency in a professional and timely manner of decision to accept or decline.
       
Element: Respond to assignment
  • Record assignment details and review terms and conditions of engagement.
  • Resolve any queries and clarify procedures, including for payment.
  • Create and maintain records of assignment in accordance with good business practice.
       
Element: Develop work plan
  • Identify factors that may affect assignment outcomes to determine planning needs.
  • Identify objectives and determine realistic time commitments and allocations.
  • Identify problems and seek assistance from client, specialist advisor, or peer network where necessary.
  • Organise activities within required timeframe and appropriate to type of assignment.
       
Element: Review and evaluate work plan
  • Review preparation to confirm it addresses assignment requirements, and resolve outstanding issues.
  • Consider and implement adjustments to improve process and outcomes of future preparation.
       
Element: Assess ability to complete assignment
  • Receive assignment request and clarify scope and nature of work and conditions of engagement.
  • Identify performance expectations, limits and responsibilities and their implications for undertaking the assignment.
  • Consider personal availability and preparedness to satisfy assignment requirements.
  • Advise client or booking agency in a professional and timely manner of decision to accept or decline.
       
Element: Respond to assignment
  • Record assignment details and review terms and conditions of engagement.
  • Resolve any queries and clarify procedures, including for payment.
  • Create and maintain records of assignment in accordance with good business practice.
       
Element: Develop work plan
  • Identify factors that may affect assignment outcomes to determine planning needs.
  • Identify objectives and determine realistic time commitments and allocations.
  • Identify problems and seek assistance from client, specialist advisor, or peer network where necessary.
  • Organise activities within required timeframe and appropriate to type of assignment.
       
Element: Review and evaluate work plan
  • Review preparation to confirm it addresses assignment requirements, and resolve outstanding issues.
  • Consider and implement adjustments to improve process and outcomes of future preparation.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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. Assess ability to complete assignment

1.1 Receive assignment request and clarify scope and nature of work and conditions of engagement.

1.2 Identify performance expectations, limits and responsibilities and their implications for undertaking the assignment.

1.3 Consider personal availability and preparedness to satisfy assignment requirements.

1.4 Advise client or booking agency in a professional and timely manner of decision to accept or decline.

2. Respond to assignment

2.1 Record assignment details and review terms and conditions of engagement.

2.2 Resolve any queries and clarify procedures, including for payment.

2.3 Create and maintain records of assignment in accordance with good business practice.

3. Develop work plan

3.1 Identify factors that may affect assignment outcomes to determine planning needs.

3.2 Identify objectives and determine realistic time commitments and allocations.

3.3 Identify problems and seek assistance from client, specialist advisor, or peer network where necessary.

3.4 Organise activities within required timeframe and appropriate to type of assignment.

4. Review and evaluate work plan

4.1 Review preparation to confirm it addresses assignment requirements, and resolve outstanding issues.

4.2 Consider and implement adjustments to improve process and outcomes of future preparation.

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 for both a translation and an interpreting assignment for written languages, and for two interpreting assignments for spoken languages:

analysing the demands of assignments

confirming assignment requirements with clients and colleagues

developing action and work plans

using text, landline, mobile phone and email to establish and confirm assignment details

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.

discourse mapping of interpreting assignments

professional procedures and guidelines and business standards applicable to accepting, declining and planning for an assignment

tools and equipment relevant to assignments, including commercial software used in assignments and office management

WHS practices and procedures relevant to nature of assignment


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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. Assess ability to complete assignment

1.1 Receive assignment request and clarify scope and nature of work and conditions of engagement.

1.2 Identify performance expectations, limits and responsibilities and their implications for undertaking the assignment.

1.3 Consider personal availability and preparedness to satisfy assignment requirements.

1.4 Advise client or booking agency in a professional and timely manner of decision to accept or decline.

2. Respond to assignment

2.1 Record assignment details and review terms and conditions of engagement.

2.2 Resolve any queries and clarify procedures, including for payment.

2.3 Create and maintain records of assignment in accordance with good business practice.

3. Develop work plan

3.1 Identify factors that may affect assignment outcomes to determine planning needs.

3.2 Identify objectives and determine realistic time commitments and allocations.

3.3 Identify problems and seek assistance from client, specialist advisor, or peer network where necessary.

3.4 Organise activities within required timeframe and appropriate to type of assignment.

4. Review and evaluate work plan

4.1 Review preparation to confirm it addresses assignment requirements, and resolve outstanding issues.

4.2 Consider and implement adjustments to improve process and outcomes of future preparation.

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
Receive assignment request and clarify scope and nature of work and conditions of engagement. 
Identify performance expectations, limits and responsibilities and their implications for undertaking the assignment. 
Consider personal availability and preparedness to satisfy assignment requirements. 
Advise client or booking agency in a professional and timely manner of decision to accept or decline. 
Record assignment details and review terms and conditions of engagement. 
Resolve any queries and clarify procedures, including for payment. 
Create and maintain records of assignment in accordance with good business practice. 
Identify factors that may affect assignment outcomes to determine planning needs. 
Identify objectives and determine realistic time commitments and allocations. 
Identify problems and seek assistance from client, specialist advisor, or peer network where necessary. 
Organise activities within required timeframe and appropriate to type of assignment. 
Review preparation to confirm it addresses assignment requirements, and resolve outstanding issues. 
Consider and implement adjustments to improve process and outcomes of future preparation. 
Receive assignment request and clarify scope and nature of work and conditions of engagement. 
Identify performance expectations, limits and responsibilities and their implications for undertaking the assignment. 
Consider personal availability and preparedness to satisfy assignment requirements. 
Advise client or booking agency in a professional and timely manner of decision to accept or decline. 
Record assignment details and review terms and conditions of engagement. 
Resolve any queries and clarify procedures, including for payment. 
Create and maintain records of assignment in accordance with good business practice. 
Identify factors that may affect assignment outcomes to determine planning needs. 
Identify objectives and determine realistic time commitments and allocations. 
Identify problems and seek assistance from client, specialist advisor, or peer network where necessary. 
Organise activities within required timeframe and appropriate to type of assignment. 
Review preparation to confirm it addresses assignment requirements, and resolve outstanding issues. 
Consider and implement adjustments to improve process and outcomes of future preparation. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PSPTIS003 - Prepare to translate and interpret
Assessment task 1: [title]

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Assessment Record Sheet

PSPTIS003 - Prepare to translate and interpret

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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