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Interpret in general dialogue settings (LOTE-English)

Interpret in general dialogue settings (LOTE-English)

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTIS040
State Code
AWT18
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
091519 - Translating And Interpreting
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills required to interpret from a source language to a target language in general dialogue settings, preserving the communicative intent of the source language. The unit requires the ability to use a range of techniques to assist in the message transfer process and to address problems in delivery. An interpreter in the dialogue setting is required to interpret between two languages in both directions. General settings are those in which context is broad and routine, the content or complexity of the situation can usually be predicted and planned for, and there are opportunities for error correction. There are typically only two participants, to whom the interpreter has physical and visual access. The physical elements of the setting permit the interpreter to manage the discourse to ensure that utterances are suitable for retention and recall. Miscommunication or consequences of errors in communicative intent that may occur in this setting are readily managed through consultation and preparation.This unit applies to those working as interpreters in consecutive and simultaneous (in the case of Auslan) modes, either alone, collaboratively, in tandem, or as part of a team. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and industry codes and standards for ethical translating and interpreting adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work independently while performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Receive and analyse source message
  • 1.1 Establish dialogue protocols with participants to facilitate communication dynamics and outcomes, and seek or provide clarification where required.
  • 1.2 Attend actively to source utterance, and identify and address factors affecting communication flow.
  • 1.3 Identify relationships between structure, verbal and non-verbal language, and identify cultural and other factors affecting meaning.
  • 1.4 Identify and address issues of understanding or recall in a manner that does not compromise effective delivery.
2 Transfer message to target language
  • 2.1 Prepare to transfer communicative intent of utterance into target language using techniques to ensure impartial delivery.
  • 2.2 Reproduce message, maintaining its logical sequence and communicative intent.
  • 2.3 Identify and address issues in message transfer promptly and according to established techniques.
  • 2.4 Maintain flow of communication and manage discourse.
  • 2.5 Monitor interpreting process to identify when it is necessary to seek assistance or withdraw from assignment.
3 Evaluate interpreting performance
  • 3.1 Evaluate performance in line with issues encountered, assignment requirements and code of ethics.
  • 3.2 Determine personal impact of assignment and identify need for debriefing and counselling.
  • 3.3 Document strategies to improve future work practices.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3696 PSPTIS506A Interpret in general dialogue settings (LOTE) Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG06 PSPTIS112 Interpret in general dialogue settings Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZY7 PSP50916 Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English) Qualification