Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Translating

Diploma of Translating

Qualification
National Code:
PSP52310
State Code:
D373
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0915 - Language And Literature
Original TGA Release Date
07/03/2012
Approved Date
10/01/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
397
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 07/03/2012 Current Approved
Description

The Diploma of Translating reflects the skills and knowledge required to translate general purpose texts from one language to another to convey information written in plain language to a limited and known audience.
Job roles
Employment in translating varies with the market for translated material in particular languages and domains. The Diploma prepares translators to translate texts where there are limited equivalence problems, plain language and concepts accessible to the general public, and limited requirement for research on the subject beyond client resources. Limited and known audiences may include the clients of community services, educational institutions, community information services and businesses, or may relate to government client relationships. Assignments may involve additional quality assurance to achieve functional equivalence. The majority of translators are self-employed and are contracted either directly or through translation service providers to work on translating assignments. Translators may be contracted to work in a team.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Ten (10) units of competency are required for the award of this qualification:
- five (5) core units
- five (5) elective units

Of the five (5) elective units, select:
- at least one (1) unit from Group A
- four (4) units from Group B OR the remaining Group A units OR from any endorsed Training Package qualification OR Accredited Course, provided that the selection maintains the integrity of the qualification level
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D3698 PSPTIS508A Analyse texts to be translated (LOTE) 20 Unit of competency
D3693 PSPTIS503A Apply codes and standards to ethical practice 30 Unit of competency
D3702 PSPTIS512A Demonstrate written language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts 70 Unit of competency
D3691 PSPTIS501A Negotiate translating and interpreting assignments 25 Unit of competency
D3692 PSPTIS502A Prepare to translate and interpret 25 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least one (1) unit must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D3695 PSPTIS505A Translate general purpose texts from English to LOTE 50 Unit of competency
D3703 PSPTIS513A Translate general purpose texts from LOTE to English 50 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

The remaining units may be chosen from Group B to bring the total number of units to five (5).
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7870 ICAICT408A Create technical documentation 20 Unit of competency
D3701 PSPTIS511A Demonstrate language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts 70 Unit of competency
D0995 BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes 40 Unit of competency
D3694 PSPTIS504A Maintain and enhance professional practice 20 Unit of competency
D0979 BSBRKG304B Maintain business records 30 Unit of competency
D7845 ICAICT203A Operate application software packages 60 Unit of competency
D0672 BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity 20 Unit of competency
D1056 BSBWRT401A Write complex documents 50 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J319 PSP52312 Diploma of Translating Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code PSP52310 taken from the Public Sector Training Package PSP04 version 4 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification can be obtained from TVET Australia Product Services Level 21 390 St Kilda Road Melbourne VIC 3000 Telephone: (03) 9832 8188 Facsimile: (03) 9832 8199 Email: enquiries@tvetaustralia.com.au Web: www.tvetaustralia.com.au

3. This qualification was entered on to STARS on 10/01/2011.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information