Provide interpreting and translating services

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PUAPOLIM003A, 'Provide interpreting and translating services'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Provide interpreting and translating services' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Interpret/translate questions in policing terms into an appropriate questioning strategy in an appropriate language

1.1 Intent of questions is clarified with questioner

1.2 Feedback is given on appropriateness, effectiveness and progress of questioning

1.3 Answers to modified questions are obtained from informant or interviewee

2. Interpret/translate responses, requests and complaints from community members into appropriate policing terms

2.1 Literal translation is provided and meaning is explained

2.2 Appreciation is supplied of the credibility of the information or seriousness of the request or complaint, reasons for supplying the information or making the request or complaint, and any relevant circumstances to take into account in interpreting it

2.3 Questions are asked of informant when necessary to clarify responses or to check understanding

3. Interpret/translate organisational policies and procedures, requests and requirements into an appropriate language

3.1 Organisational policies and procedures, requests and requirements are conveyed to appropriate community members in a manner likely to secure acceptance

3.2 Reasons for the request or requirement are explained in terms understandable to the community

3.3 Status of the request or requirement is explained


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAPOLIM003A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA31404 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Community Safety)
  • PUA30310 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Police Liaison)
  • PUA31412 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Community Safety)
  • PUA30312 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Police Liaison)