Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 1:13 PM AWST
22/07/2026 1:13 PM AWST
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Conduct oral communication in a language other than English (Swedish)
Conduct oral communication in a language other than English (Swedish)
Unit of competency
National Code
SITXLAN3121
SITXLAN3121
State Code
AVF06
AVF06
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
091503 - Northern European Languages
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct both predictable and non-routine, varied communications, transactions and interactions in a language other than English. There is no direct parity with any formal language proficiency ratings or assessment framework, but this unit broadly relates to International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ISLPR)3.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Converse with others.
- 1.1 Use techniques to extend interactions with others.
- 1.2 Seek and offer additional information and assistance to support quality of communication and service.
- 1.3 Support communication with comments on topical familiar matters, workplace business and events.
- 1.4 Use non-verbal communication to convey an acceptance of and sensitivity towards others.
2. Provide detailed information and advice.
- 2.1 Identify need for detailed information and advice.
- 2.2 Convey detailed information and advice using narrative and descriptive statements.
- 2.3 Repeat, paraphrase and clarify communications to avoid misunderstanding and to explain difficult points.
- 2.4 Use workplace documents, materials and other references to support explanations as required.
3. Respond to unpredictable situations and problems.
- 3.1 Provide appropriate advice in response to requests, unpredictable situations and problems.
- 3.2 Identify need for and seek assistance from others to better respond to the situation or problem.
- 3.3 Identify key facts of problems and facilitate solutions through open communication with relevant people.
- 3.4 Provide explanations of problems and their cause, and elaborate on detail.
- 3.5 Respond to conflict and complaints with sensitivity, following appropriate social and cultural conventions.
- 3.6 Convey appropriate apologies and expressions of regret as required.
4. Conduct negotiations at a functional level.
- 4.1 Facilitate negotiations at a functional level through exchange of key information and agreement on details.
- 4.2 Provide appropriate explanations about products and services.
- 4.3 Achieve mutual understanding and agreement.
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.
Techniques may include:
initiating conversations about topical matters
making offers of additional assistance
questioning about needs and preferences.
Detailed information and advice may relate to:
external products and services
internal products and services
medical and emergency information.
Workplace documents, materials and other references may include:
general information
product-specific information:
booking conditions
brochures
menus
price lists
timetables.
Unpredictable situations and problems may relate to:
complaints
emergency situations
cross-cultural misunderstandings
operational details:
delays
equipment malfunction
lost luggage and stolen property
lost people
variations
safety issues.
Negotiations at a functional level may relate to arrangements for:
accommodation
conferences and functions
entertainment
shopping
tours.
Techniques may include:
initiating conversations about topical matters
making offers of additional assistance
questioning about needs and preferences.
Detailed information and advice may relate to:
external products and services
internal products and services
medical and emergency information.
Workplace documents, materials and other references may include:
general information
product-specific information:
booking conditions
brochures
menus
price lists
timetables.
Unpredictable situations and problems may relate to:
complaints
emergency situations
cross-cultural misunderstandings
operational details:
delays
equipment malfunction
lost luggage and stolen property
lost people
variations
safety issues.
Negotiations at a functional level may relate to arrangements for:
accommodation
conferences and functions
entertainment
shopping
tours.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
conduct workplace oral communication in a language other than English:
use narrative and descriptive statements
use repetition, clarification and paraphrasing techniques to clarify requirements, answer questions about products and services, solve problems and conflict and reassure others
provide detailed information and specialised assistance in area of work activity
conduct product and service transactions
use a range of effective non-verbal communication skills.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure use of:
a real or simulated workplace activity for which communication in languages other than English is required
other people with whom the individual can interact in the relevant language
resources that support communication in languages other than English:
dictionaries and phrase books
language mats
industry materials, such as menus, timetables and brochures written in languages other than English.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
oral assessment of conversational language use
direct observation of the individual communicating in a language other than English while undertaking typical workplace activities
review of workplace documents prepared by the individual to assist verbal communication
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of language requirements, cultural conventions and cross-cultural communication considerations
review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:
SITHFAB309 Provide advice on food
SITTTSL303 Sell tourism products and services
SITTTSL305 Process reservations
SITXCOM401 Manage conflict.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
conduct workplace oral communication in a language other than English:
use narrative and descriptive statements
use repetition, clarification and paraphrasing techniques to clarify requirements, answer questions about products and services, solve problems and conflict and reassure others
provide detailed information and specialised assistance in area of work activity
conduct product and service transactions
use a range of effective non-verbal communication skills.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure use of:
a real or simulated workplace activity for which communication in languages other than English is required
other people with whom the individual can interact in the relevant language
resources that support communication in languages other than English:
dictionaries and phrase books
language mats
industry materials, such as menus, timetables and brochures written in languages other than English.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
oral assessment of conversational language use
direct observation of the individual communicating in a language other than English while undertaking typical workplace activities
review of workplace documents prepared by the individual to assist verbal communication
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of language requirements, cultural conventions and cross-cultural communication considerations
review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:
SITHFAB309 Provide advice on food
SITTTSL303 Sell tourism products and services
SITTTSL305 Process reservations
SITXCOM401 Manage conflict.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6623 | SITXLAN321A | Conduct workplace oral communication in a language other than English (Swedish) | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWQ34 | SITXLAN003 | Conduct oral communication in a language other than English | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZY7 | PSP50916 | Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English) | Qualification |