Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes, skills and knowledge required to ensure that translators and interpreters apply current and relevant standards of professional and ethical behaviour in complex settings. The unit requires knowledge of professional codes of ethics and the on-going development and maintenance of professional judgement. It requires the ability to consider a wide range of professional issues and to reflect on and continuously develop a highly informed approach to practice. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to translators and interpreters, in particular those whose work requires them to promote and monitor codes of practice and ethical standards for translating and interpreting. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
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 required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Research ethical and professional issues . |
1.1. Maintain detailed knowledge of ethical and professional practice and issues using reliable sources of information. 1.2. Maintain productive professional relationships to facilitate awareness of current issues. 1.3. Monitor and analyse trends to anticipate developments and directions in the field. 1.4. Research industry discussion of professional ethical codes applied to the practitioner role. |
2. Develop professional practices and knowledge . |
2.1. Analyse applicable codes of ethics and conduct and their relationship to work practices and the exercise of professional judgement. 2.2. Integrate developments and trends impacting on professional practice into work performance. 2.3. Identify current approaches for maintaining and improving professional judgement and development. |
3. Apply professional standards , knowledge and judgment to practice . |
3.1. Reflect on and evaluate professional practices in work goals and plans. 3.2. Apply and promote ethical standards , codes and practices with clients, colleagues and others. 3.3. Identify and examine factors that impact on professional and ethical decision making and exercise professional judgement in choosing resolution strategies. 3.4. Collaborate constructively in professional relationships to enhance own practice and the provision of peer support. 3.5. Apply standards of ethical practice when contributing to professional debates, forums and providing feedback to colleagues. 3.6. Regularly evaluate quality and success of professional judgement in meeting planned, professional and career outcomes. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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 candidate's ability to critically evaluate professional judgment issues and apply them to work practices in a diverse range of environments. This includes:
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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 that illustrate issues of professional judgements and ethical decision making. 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 scenarios which simulate realistic assignments and experiences. This unit may be assessed in conjunction with other translating and interpreting assignments. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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Developments and trends may include: |
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Innovative approaches may include: |
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Professional practices may include: |
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Promoting ethical standards may include: |
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Factors may include: |
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Professional judgement may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Common |
Competency field
Competency field |
Translating and Interpreting |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |