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Maintain and enhance professional practice

Maintain and enhance professional practice

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTIS127
State Code
OEF77
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/11/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/05/2023
Field of Education
091519 - Translating And Interpreting
Original Release Date
03/05/2023
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage personal professional performance and to take responsibility for own professional development. It includes knowledge of the translating and interpreting industry and relevant professional development opportunities.The unit applies to established translators and interpreters seeking to enhance their career and professional development.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review and determine personal development needs.
  • 1.1. Reflect on practitioner’s role in translating and interpreting contexts, to determine individual responsibilities and accountabilities.
  • 1.2. Assess personal skills and knowledge against industry competencies and other relevant benchmarks.
  • 1.3. Use feedback from colleagues and clients to identify personal learning needs and areas for professional development.
  • 1.4. Research developments and trends impacting on professional practice.
  • 1.5. Seek advice on undertaking professional development.
  • 1.6. Identify improvement strategies and create a plan to develop required skills and knowledge.
2. Participate in professional development activities.
  • 2.1. Identify formal and informal professional development activities to support continuous learning.
  • 2.2. Maintain currency of professional practice through participation in professional development activities.
  • 2.3. Maintain industry relationships through relevant networks, organisations and individuals.
3. Evaluate and improve professional practice.
  • 3.1. Evaluate contribution of professional development activities to own professional practice.
  • 3.2 Monitor own performance and adjust work processes and practice to improve professional performance.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWS98 PSPTIS069 Maintain and enhance professional practice Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIC2 PSP60922 Advanced Diploma of Interpreting Qualification
BIC3 PSP60822 Advanced Diploma of Translating Qualification