Qualification details

Employability skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication 

• comprehend and use a range of information sources
• read and note resources for future reference
• update and manage glossaries
• discuss translation process, outcomes and potential difficulties
• relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of levels of communication
• seek advice to inform assessment of assignment
• make clients aware of translating protocols and expectations
• convey decision to accept or decline assignment in a professional and timely manner
• read client-provided information and establish its key features
• translate effectively from source to target languages.

Teamwork 

• confirm assignment requirements and difficulties with clients and colleagues
• interact with a wide range of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• seek assistance from and provide advice to clients, specialist advisors and peers
• participate in industry events and activities
• build professional relationships
• work with others who may not understand translation process.

Problem-solving 

• analyse the demands of assignments
• negotiate in discussions of cross-cultural expectations
• clarify client requirements, performance expectations, agreement terms and conditions, and agreed approach to the task
• determine strategies to address areas of skill needs, logistics and potential ethical issues
• identify and resolve translation difficulties and transfer errors in source texts
• interpret and apply quality assurance parameters
• interpret and apply style guides, glossaries and reference material
• determine cultural concepts and cues embedded in languages.

Initiative and enterprise 

• assess personal competence to meet task requirements
• organise professional development activities
• analyse and identify career options
• create a balance between work, study, personal and recreation activities
• address discrepancies in source language that affect transfer to target language
• identify translation precedents relevant to assignment
• make critical use of reference material
• undertake further research in response to challenges encountered in translation
• evaluate performance according to client expectations
• seek debriefing and support where required.

Planning and organising 

• manage an effective work environment and resources
• identify suitable resources and update specialist and non-specialist knowledge
• select and make critical use of precedents and reference material
• make efficient use of print, electronic and human resources
• build, prepare, use and manage bilingual glossaries
• access and return documentation according to client requirements
• keep records safe and retrievable.

Self-management 

• plan personal priorities and daily tasks for maximum efficiency of work time and to undertake preparation within required assignment timeframe
• organise and use tools and equipment suitable to task
• behave professionally in all situations, including in emergencies and with time pressures
• apply code of practice and other legislative requirements to work processes.

Learning 

• identify gaps in skills or knowledge
• obtain competencies to meet current and future professional requirements
• participate in professional networks
• consult with colleagues and clients
• reflect on practice and use opportunities to enhance skills.

Technology 

• make efficient use of electronic resources
• select and use resources, techniques and equipment
• use office equipment and information and communications technology for translating, formatting, proofreading and file management purposes
• use translation software
• apply document, file and information management practices and procedures.

10 units of competency are required for the award of this qualification.

• 5 core units
• 5 elective units

Of the 5 elective units, select:

• at least one unit from Group A
• 4 units from Group B, or the remaining Group A unit, or units from any endorsed Training Package qualification or Accredited Course, provided that the selection maintains the integrity of the qualification level.

Core units 

PSPTIS501A

Negotiate translating and interpreting assignments

PSPTIS502A

Prepare to translate and interpret

PSPTIS503A

Apply codes and standards to ethical practice

PSPTIS508A

Analyse texts to be translated (LOTE)

PSPTIS512A

Demonstrate written language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts

Elective units 

Group A 

PSPTIS505A

Translate general purpose texts from English to LOTE

PSPTIS513A

Translate general purpose texts from LOTE to English

Group B 

PSPTIS504A

Maintain and enhance professional practice

PSPTIS511A

Demonstrate language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts

BSBADM506B

Manage business document design and development

BSBDIV301A

Work effectively with diversity

BSBLEG304A

Apply the principles of confidentiality and security within the legal environment

BSBLEG305A

Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks

BSBMED301B

Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

BSBOHS303B

Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment

BSBREL402A

Build client relationships and business networks

BSBRKG304B

Maintain business records

BSBRSK401A

Identify risk and apply risk management processes

BSBSMB406A

Manage small business finances

BSBSMB408B

Manage personal, family, cultural and business obligations

BSBWRT401A

Write complex documents

ICAICT203A

Operate application software packages

ICAICT308A

Use advanced features of computer applications

ICAICT408A

Create technical documentation