Modification History
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This qualification was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This qualification supersedes and is not equivalent to PSP52312 Diploma of Translating.
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Qualification Description
This qualification covers the competencies required to translate general purpose texts from one language to another, to convey information written in plain language to a limited and known audience in functionally equivalent translated texts that are appropriate to the context, target audience and end use.
The Diploma of Translating prepares translators to translate texts that contain limited equivalence problems between source and target text, plain language and concepts accessible to the general public, and limited requirement for research on the subject beyond client resources. Limited and known audiences include the clients of community services, educational institutions, community information services and businesses, or may relate to government client relationships.
The English to LOTE specialisation is applicable to candidates whose strongest language is their LOTE.
The LOTE to English specialisation is applicable to candidates whose strongest language is English.
The LOTE-English both directions specialisation is applicable to candidates who have equal facility in both their LOTE and English.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Additional qualification advice
Where a SITXLAN unit is chosen from Group C, the qualification title on the resultant testamur must include the specific LOTE of the SITXLAN unit: Diploma of Translating (LOTE of chosen SITXLAN unit) e.g. Diploma of Translating (Hindi to English) or (English to Hindi).
Where PSPTIS026 is chosen from Group C, or the general LOTE to English specialisation is chosen, the resultant testamur must be titled: Diploma of Translating (LOTE to English) or (English to LOTE) or (LOTE-English both directions), and the following wording may be added: “This qualification was assessed in (language).”
Where SITXLAN3328 is chosen from Group C, the resultant testamur must be titled: Diploma of Translating (Australian Indigenous languages to English) or (English to Australian Indigenous languages) or (Australian Indigenous languages-English both directions), and the following wording may be added: “This qualification was assessed in (language).”
Packaging Rules
12 units of competency are required for this qualification:
- 5 core units
- 7 elective units
The candidate is required to choose either the English to LOTE, the LOTE to English or the LOTE-English both directions specialisation.
Specialisations
English to LOTE specialisation:
- 2 units from Group A
- no more than 1 unit from Group C
- 4 elective units
Choose a minimum of 3 elective units from the list below.
Choose the remaining 1 elective unit from the list below, or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
General LOTE to English specialisation:
- 3 units from Group B
- 4 elective units
Choose a minimum of 3 elective units from the list below.
Choose the remaining 1 elective unit from the list below, or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
LOTE to English specialisation:
- 3 units from Group B
- no more than 1 unit from Group C
- 3 elective units
Choose a minimum of 2 elective units from the list below.
Choose the remaining 1 elective unit from the list below, or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
LOTE-English both directions specialisation:
- 2 units from Group A
- 3 units from Group B
- no more than 1 unit from Group C
- 1 elective unit
Choose the elective unit from the list below, or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect the occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Seek further advice on selecting imported units of competency in the Implementation Guide.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
Core units |
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PSPTIS001 |
Apply codes and standards to ethical practice |
PSPTIS002 |
Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments |
PSPTIS003 |
Prepare to translate and interpret |
PSPTIS020 |
Analyse text types for translation of general purpose texts (LOTE-English) |
PSPTIS021 |
Translate and certify non-narrative texts |
Elective units |
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Group A: English to LOTE specialisation |
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PSPTIS022 |
Translate general purpose texts from English to LOTE |
PSPTIS025 |
Read and analyse general purpose English texts to be translated |
Group B: LOTE to English specialisation |
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PSPTIS023 |
Translate general purpose texts from LOTE to English |
PSPTIS024 |
Read and analyse general purpose LOTE texts to be translated |
PSPTIS027 |
Demonstrate routine written English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts |
Group C: LOTE specialisation |
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SITXLAN3301 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Arabic) |
SITXLAN3302 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Indonesian) |
SITXLAN3304 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Dutch) |
SITXLAN3305 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Finnish) |
SITXLAN3306 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (French) |
SITXLAN3307 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (German) |
SITXLAN3308 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Greek) |
SITXLAN3309 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Hindi) |
SITXLAN3310 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Hungarian) |
SITXLAN3311 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Italian) |
SITXLAN3312 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Japanese) |
SITXLAN3313 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Korean) |
SITXLAN3314 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Malay) |
SITXLAN3315 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Mandarin) |
SITXLAN3316 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Polish) |
SITXLAN3317 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Portuguese) |
SITXLAN3318 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Russian) |
SITXLAN3319 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Serbian) |
SITXLAN3320 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Spanish) |
SITXLAN3321 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Swedish) |
SITXLAN3322 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Swiss German) |
SITXLAN3324 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Thai) |
SITXLAN3325 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Turkish) |
SITXLAN3326 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Croatian) |
SITXLAN3327 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Bosnian) |
SITXLAN3328 |
Read and write information in a language other than English (Australian Indigenous languages) |
PSPTIS026 |
Demonstrate routine written LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts |
Group D: General elective units |
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PSPTIS004 |
Conduct career planning |
BSBCRT301 |
Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills |
BSBREL402 |
Build client relationships and business networks |
BSBWRT301 |
Write simple documents |
BSBLIB407 |
Search library and information databases |
ICTICT103 |
Use, communicate and search securely on the internet |
ICTICT203 |
Operate application software packages |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification supersedes and is not equivalent to PSP52312 Diploma of Translating.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623