Unit of competency Outline
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Quality assure translations
Quality assure translations
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTIS602A
PSPTIS602A
State Code
D3705
D3705
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2014
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
08/07/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
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
Notes
Elements and 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
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.
Work requirements may include:
size and nature of assignment
timeline and key deliverables, including reporting requirements
formatting or text processing requirements
certification requirements
confidentiality requirements
style and content requirements
use of client glossary
Performance expectations may include:
procedures and protocols for checking and annotating translation
process for collaborating with original translator, including contact person for clarification or assistance
End use of text may include:
certification
publication
special-purpose text
Checklist may include:
items relating to written or verbal client brief or procedural guide
minimum task requirements
technical, subject and language-specific requirements
Tools and equipment may include:
computer and relevant software, including virtual networking or collaboration media
translating technology
electronic and hard copy dictionaries and glossaries, including specialist glossaries
video recording, reviewing and editing equipment
optical character readers
procedural guides
style guides or manuals
thesaurus
voice-operated keyboard
Key elements may include:
linguistic, cultural and situational elements
context
purpose
register
style
source
Need to clarify issues may arise from:
cultural issues and concepts
linguistics
syntactic structure and grammatical ambiguities
terminology
Appropriate persons may include:
client or commissioning service provider
content or language specialists
identified contacts for task
original translator
Agreed arrangements may include:
checked text with revisions accepted
checked text with amendments visible
required format and layout
required timeframe
Work requirements may include:
size and nature of assignment
timeline and key deliverables, including reporting requirements
formatting or text processing requirements
certification requirements
confidentiality requirements
style and content requirements
use of client glossary
Performance expectations may include:
procedures and protocols for checking and annotating translation
process for collaborating with original translator, including contact person for clarification or assistance
End use of text may include:
certification
publication
special-purpose text
Checklist may include:
items relating to written or verbal client brief or procedural guide
minimum task requirements
technical, subject and language-specific requirements
Tools and equipment may include:
computer and relevant software, including virtual networking or collaboration media
translating technology
electronic and hard copy dictionaries and glossaries, including specialist glossaries
video recording, reviewing and editing equipment
optical character readers
procedural guides
style guides or manuals
thesaurus
voice-operated keyboard
Key elements may include:
linguistic, cultural and situational elements
context
purpose
register
style
source
Need to clarify issues may arise from:
cultural issues and concepts
linguistics
syntactic structure and grammatical ambiguities
terminology
Appropriate persons may include:
client or commissioning service provider
content or language specialists
identified contacts for task
original translator
Agreed arrangements may include:
checked text with revisions accepted
checked text with amendments visible
required format and layout
required timeframe
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.
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:
ensuring that content is accurate, complete and correctly targeted to its intended end use
retaining the original translator's preferred writing style and the meaning of the source text
undertaking preparations needed for an effective quality assurance process
analysing translated texts to ensure they meet established requirements
liaising with original translator and other appropriate persons
providing and seeking advice in a sensitive manner and within level of personal expertise
using technology to prepare and submit final product within suitable timeframe and according to established agreement
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:
range and representative sample of original translated text and revised text
examples of assignment contracts, conditions and documentation
examples of translator and client feedback
opportunities to observe and question the quality assurance process
opportunities to observe the use of and outcomes from translating technology
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.
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:
ensuring that content is accurate, complete and correctly targeted to its intended end use
retaining the original translator's preferred writing style and the meaning of the source text
undertaking preparations needed for an effective quality assurance process
analysing translated texts to ensure they meet established requirements
liaising with original translator and other appropriate persons
providing and seeking advice in a sensitive manner and within level of personal expertise
using technology to prepare and submit final product within suitable timeframe and according to established agreement
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:
range and representative sample of original translated text and revised text
examples of assignment contracts, conditions and documentation
examples of translator and client feedback
opportunities to observe and question the quality assurance process
opportunities to observe the use of and outcomes from translating technology
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWT06 | PSPTIS061 | Quality assure translations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J329 | PSP61012 | Advanced Diploma of Translating | Qualification |
| D376 | PSP61010 | Advanced Diploma of Translating | Qualification |