Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PSPTIS092 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use complex health terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English)
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | PSPTIS092 - Use complex health terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English) |
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Description | |||
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the skills required to understand and use health terminology in English and a LOTE sufficient to interpret between the two languages in complex dialogue or monologue settings in specialist health and allied health contexts. This unit applies to those working as interpreters in a range of specialist health and allied health contexts where health services are provided with direct patient contact involved, or specialist medical topics are discussed. The interpreter may be required to interact with patients, their families and the health professionals working with them. 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 complex tasks in a range of health 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. Practical assessment must take place in the context of real or simulated interpreting. 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. |
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Competency Field | Translating and interpreting |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Identify the context of health terminology |
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Element: Extend understanding of health terminology |
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Element: Use appropriate oral or signed communication in health contexts |
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Element: Identify the context of health terminology |
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Element: Extend understanding of health terminology |
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Element: Use appropriate oral or signed communication in health contexts |
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