Modification History
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PSP04V4.2 |
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Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the outcomes, skills and knowledge required to check and proof the translated text of another translator. Quality assurance should ensure that content is accurate, complete and correctly targeted to its intended end use, but should not infringe on the original translator's preferred writing style or altering the meaning of the source text. The unit requires the language and analytical skills to identify translation difficulties and transfer errors, and the research skills to source information that will clarify content issues. The unit also requires the interpersonal skills to collaborate with original translators in producing final versions of translated texts. Specialist subject knowledge and technical skills will inform the work undertaken in this unit.
Certain employment conditions, roles and assignments will require translators and interpreters to have NAATI accreditation.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to translators who undertake a range of quality assurance checks of a translated text for original translators, clients or commissioning service providers.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare to quality assure translation |
1.1. Identify and confirm work requirements , performance expectations and end use of text . 1.2. Obtain and review source and translated text files and associated documentation and determine personal competence and willingness to undertake assignment. 1.3. Obtain resources and select and prepare tools and equipment . |
2. Compare translated text to source text |
2.1. Analyse source text and identify subject and key elements . 2.2. Compare translated text to source text for accuracy, fidelity and appropriateness to end use, and identify and resolve translation difficulties and transfer errors. 2.3. Check coherence of translation to ensure logical structure. 2.4. Undertake further research and seek assistance from appropriate persons where required, and record findings and decisions in glossary, citing sources. |
3. Propose amendments to translation |
3.1. Discuss proposed corrections to text with appropriate persons according to established procedures and code of ethics. 3.2. Provide advice to the original translator within level of expertise and in response to questions. 3.3. Make revisions to text using an agreed process and ensure amendments are visible and queries resolved. 3.4. Annotate text where necessary and give clear instructions to desktop publisher where required. 3.5. Evaluate translation fitness for purpose and resolve outstanding issues. |
4. Submit quality assured translation |
4.1. Provide checked translation to client in line with agreed arrangements and confirm that it meets client requirements. 4.2. Retain copy of checked translation and associated documentation for future reference, according to privacy and business protocols. 4.3. Seek feedback from relevant persons and explore process improvement strategies |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms the ability to check and improve the translated text of another translator, including:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment of this unit of competency will make use of scenarios, case studies, experiences and, where possible, examples of interactions with colleagues and clients which illustrate a range of skills and strategies for quality assuring translations. Resources for assessment include:
This competency is ideally assessed on the basis of evidence provided by professional assignments, but may also be assessed using a range of documents which simulate realistic assignments. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Work requirements may include: |
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Performance expectations may include: |
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End use of text may include: |
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Checklist may include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Key elements may include: |
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Need to clarify issues may arise from: |
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Appropriate persons may include: |
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Agreed arrangements may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Translating and Interpreting.