Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
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1 |
PSP12 V1 |
First release. Supersedes and equivalent to PSP61110 |
Description
The Advanced Diploma of Interpreting reflects the skills and knowledge required to interpret in complex dialogue and monologue settings where there are additional demands in managing the discourse and the interpreter will require advanced skills in retention and recall and may be required to switch modes.
Job roles
Employment in interpreting varies with the market for interpreting in particular languages and domains. The Advanced Diploma prepares interpreters for work in all of community, business and diplomatic domains, interpreting content that may not easily be predicted or planned for or may require specialist subject knowledge and context awareness. The community, business and diplomatic domains will include sectors such as health and welfare, policing and courts, formal immigration hearings, education, the media, commerce, government and international relations, professional sectors such as the law, technology and science, and assignments involving formality, or participants with high status and accountability where the consequences of errors in communicative intent can have significant implications. The majority of interpreters are self-employed and are contracted on a sessional basis either directly or through interpreting service providers to work on interpreting assignments, but may find permanent employment in a specific sector such as education, government or health, or may work with a diverse range of clients and sectors. Interpreters may be contracted to work in a team and may be required to provide verification of the work of other interpreters.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification through demonstrated language proficiency in English and another language at a level required to undertake and complete the requirements of training and assessment for this qualification. Proficiency may be demonstrated through recognised or accredited language qualifications or through an RTO determined assessment of current competency.
Pathways from the qualification
Articulation into programs in higher education may be possible from this Advanced Diploma.
Certain employment conditions, assignments and work roles may require practising translators and interpreters to have NAATI accreditation. This may be achieved through completion of a NAATI approved qualification at the standard required by NAATI, and/or, through NAATI testing.
RTOs may use the addition of a field of study to the title of this qualification to indicate the language under which the qualification was assessed. For example, if assessment is conducted using Japanese as the language being interpreted/translated, the testamur may bear the wording Advanced Diploma of Translating (Japanese).
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
Employability skill |
Minimum industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
12 units of competency are required for this qualification:
Choose 4 units to make up the required 12 unit total for this qualification, selected from the elective units below, or from any endorsed Training Package qualification or any Accredited Course, provided that the selection maintains the integrity of the qualification level. |
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Core units |
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PSPTIS501A |
Negotiate translating and interpreting assignments |
PSPTIS502A |
Prepare to translate and interpret |
PSPTIS510A |
Analyse, recall and reproduce source messages (LOTE) |
PSPTIS603A |
Apply codes and standards to professional judgement |
PSPTIS605A |
Interpret in complex dialogue settings (LOTE) |
PSPTIS606A |
Interpret in complex monologue settings (LOTE) |
PSPTIS610A |
Manage discourses in complex settings |
PSPTIS613A |
Sight translate (LOTE) |
Elective units |
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PSPTIS504A |
Maintain and enhance professional practice |
PSPTIS511A |
Demonstrate language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts |
PSPTIS607A |
Interpret as part of a team |
PSPTIS608A |
Interpret using communication media |
PSPTIS614A |
Apply theories to describe and review work assignments |
BSBDIV301A |
Work effectively with diversity |
BSBLEG304A |
Apply the principles of confidentiality and security within the legal environment |
BSBMED301B |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
BSBOHS303B |
Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment |
BSBREL701A |
Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships |
BSBRES401A |
Analyse and present research information |
BSBRES403A |
Research legal processes |
BSBSMB401A |
Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business |
BSBSMB405B |
Monitor and manage small business operations |
CHCORG627B |
Provide mentoring support to colleagues |