Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Client requirements may include:
context
specialist terms
glossaries
style guides, both internal and external
subject and content of interest to client for translation
presentation of transcript
timeframe
Resources and equipment may include:
customised playback devices
headphones
foot pedal
secure facility when translating telephone intercepts or listening devices
audio or visual tapes or digital files
Source material may include:
one or more participants
more than one conversation
dialects and idiosyncratic language
ambient noise
audiovisual material
mixture of languages
Issues may include:
quality of audiovisual source
coded messages
high level of stress and long working hours
ethical issues, such as impartiality
welfare and safety issues
Material may include:
court transcripts
legal testimony
oral history tapes
focus groups tapes
interviews
telephone
intercepted and listening device audio materials
criminal investigation evidence
Translate transcripts may include:
applying agreed conventions according to style guide
identifying portions of interest in the transcript using time codes
identifying speakers and noting duration of pauses against time codes
Accurately and appropriately may include:
citing names and technical terms correctly
ensuring consistent translation choices
faithful to source
translating in register of language used by speakers
using chosen translation approach
using conventions appropriate to transcription task, such as citation of time codes and pauses
using techniques to produce translation that is free from distortion with required accuracy
Specialist advice may include:
other language colleagues
review by case officers or supervisors
other translators and interpreters working on the same job
Necessary supporting documentation may include:
certification of translation that attests to:
having done the translation
being qualified to do so

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 translate transcripts of audiovisual recordings from source language into target language accurately and appropriately for context and end use including:
checking and confirming client requirements, protocols, procedures and resources.
addressing identified issues and problems, including technical and transfer issues
using current technology, resources and glossaries
providing summaries as required
preparing transcripts of source language material applying conventions, including time codes
ensuring translation is accurate and appropriate for end use and finalised according to assignment requirements
using high-order language skills, including the ability to code switch between spoken and written language, and to translate into spoken register
maintaining safe record keeping practices
cooperating with a team
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Evidence for 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 translating transcripts.
Resources for assessment include:
observation of candidate translating from audiovisual sources in a range of real and simulated settings
examples of a range of different translations produced from audiovisual sources
examples of applying appropriate conventions to create source language transcript
examples of using a range of specialist resources and glossaries
examples of revised drafts of translations
scenarios which provide examples of:
a range of different client requirements
consultation with advisers and references
issues and problems and how they are addressed
team work
Evidence for assessment should be gathered to demonstrate a range of experiences in preparing translated transcripts. This competency will ideally be assessed in an environment with access to suitable equipment and technology reflecting current practice. While the content and scenarios may be simulated, evidence should reflect the conditions of real assignments in translating transcripts for a range of purposes.