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

PSPTIS085 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use complex subject area terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English)

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPTIS085 - Use complex subject area terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English)
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to understand and use terminology from specific subject areas in English and a LOTE sufficient to interpret between the two languages in complex dialogue or monologue settings in those subject areas.This unit applies to those working as 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. Those undertaking this unit would work independently using support resources as required, while performing complex tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment of this unit of competency must include use of scenarios, case studies and experiences. Practical assessment must take place in the context of real or simulated interpreting.

Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

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.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Translating and interpreting
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify the context of the terminology
  • Identify key features of the subject area, including key people and institutions.
  • Describe standard procedures specific to communication in the subject area context.
  • Outline the role and responsibility of interpreters and others in the subject area contexts.
  • Identify social, cultural and professional conventions of English and LOTE appropriate to the subject area contexts.
       
Element: Extend understanding of the subject area
  • Research and increase knowledge of the subject area terminology in English and LOTE.
  • Spell and pronounce complex terminology from the subject area correctly.
       
Element: Use appropriate oral or signed communication in interpreting
  • Receive and understand oral or signed communication using complex English and LOTE subject area terminology.
  • Seek clarification of correct use and meaning of terms and associated processes.
  • Use a range of complex English and LOTE subject area vocabulary and expressions correctly in interpreting.
  • Apply prosodic features, gestures and body language appropriate to the subject area context.
       
Element: Identify the context of the terminology
  • Identify key features of the subject area, including key people and institutions.
  • Describe standard procedures specific to communication in the subject area context.
  • Outline the role and responsibility of interpreters and others in the subject area contexts.
  • Identify social, cultural and professional conventions of English and LOTE appropriate to the subject area contexts.
       
Element: Extend understanding of the subject area
  • Research and increase knowledge of the subject area terminology in English and LOTE.
  • Spell and pronounce complex terminology from the subject area correctly.
       
Element: Use appropriate oral or signed communication in interpreting
  • Receive and understand oral or signed communication using complex English and LOTE subject area terminology.
  • Seek clarification of correct use and meaning of terms and associated processes.
  • Use a range of complex English and LOTE subject area vocabulary and expressions correctly in interpreting.
  • Apply prosodic features, gestures and body language appropriate to the subject area context.
       


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. Identify the context of the terminology

1.1 Identify key features of the subject area, including key people and institutions.

1.2 Describe standard procedures specific to communication in the subject area context.

1.3 Outline the role and responsibility of interpreters and others in the subject area contexts.

1.4 Identify social, cultural and professional conventions of English and LOTE appropriate to the subject area contexts.

2. Extend understanding of the subject area

2.1 Research and increase knowledge of the subject area terminology in English and LOTE.

2.2 Spell and pronounce complex terminology from the subject area correctly.

3. Use appropriate oral or signed communication in interpreting

3.1 Receive and understand oral or signed communication using complex English and LOTE subject area terminology.

3.2 Seek clarification of correct use and meaning of terms and associated processes.

3.3 Use a range of complex English and LOTE subject area vocabulary and expressions correctly in interpreting.

3.4 Apply prosodic features, gestures and body language appropriate to the subject area context.

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 one occasion.

using social, cultural and professional conventions applicable to the languages being used in subject area contexts, including:

customs, protocols and taboos

dialect, idiom, colloquialisms and language conventions

social conventions and consistent use of forms of address

using terminology in all of the following subject areas:

commerce and trade

diplomatic relations

immigration and settlement (except for Auslan and indigenous languages)

industry and technology

science and environment

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.

principles of the subject area

information sources for increasing subject area knowledge and terminology

WHS relevant to working in subject area contexts


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. Identify the context of the terminology

1.1 Identify key features of the subject area, including key people and institutions.

1.2 Describe standard procedures specific to communication in the subject area context.

1.3 Outline the role and responsibility of interpreters and others in the subject area contexts.

1.4 Identify social, cultural and professional conventions of English and LOTE appropriate to the subject area contexts.

2. Extend understanding of the subject area

2.1 Research and increase knowledge of the subject area terminology in English and LOTE.

2.2 Spell and pronounce complex terminology from the subject area correctly.

3. Use appropriate oral or signed communication in interpreting

3.1 Receive and understand oral or signed communication using complex English and LOTE subject area terminology.

3.2 Seek clarification of correct use and meaning of terms and associated processes.

3.3 Use a range of complex English and LOTE subject area vocabulary and expressions correctly in interpreting.

3.4 Apply prosodic features, gestures and body language appropriate to the subject area context.

Complex subject areas must include:

commerce and trade

diplomatic relations

immigration and settlement (except for Auslan and indigenous languages)

industry and technology

science and environment

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
Identify key features of the subject area, including key people and institutions. 
Describe standard procedures specific to communication in the subject area context. 
Outline the role and responsibility of interpreters and others in the subject area contexts. 
Identify social, cultural and professional conventions of English and LOTE appropriate to the subject area contexts. 
Research and increase knowledge of the subject area terminology in English and LOTE. 
Spell and pronounce complex terminology from the subject area correctly. 
Receive and understand oral or signed communication using complex English and LOTE subject area terminology. 
Seek clarification of correct use and meaning of terms and associated processes. 
Use a range of complex English and LOTE subject area vocabulary and expressions correctly in interpreting. 
Apply prosodic features, gestures and body language appropriate to the subject area context. 
Identify key features of the subject area, including key people and institutions. 
Describe standard procedures specific to communication in the subject area context. 
Outline the role and responsibility of interpreters and others in the subject area contexts. 
Identify social, cultural and professional conventions of English and LOTE appropriate to the subject area contexts. 
Research and increase knowledge of the subject area terminology in English and LOTE. 
Spell and pronounce complex terminology from the subject area correctly. 
Receive and understand oral or signed communication using complex English and LOTE subject area terminology. 
Seek clarification of correct use and meaning of terms and associated processes. 
Use a range of complex English and LOTE subject area vocabulary and expressions correctly in interpreting. 
Apply prosodic features, gestures and body language appropriate to the subject area context. 

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