Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:40 AM AWST
23/07/2026 4:40 AM AWST
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Translate and certify non-narrative texts
Translate and certify non-narrative texts
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTIS021
PSPTIS021
State Code
AWT22
AWT22
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
091519 - Translating And Interpreting
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills required to translate non-narrative texts and certify translations of personal records and identifying information needed for legal purposes. Non-narrative texts are those that comprise lists of information, single answer data fields, or short factual sentences. Such texts may include menus, lists, personal records (birth, death, marriage), licences, educational and academic records, receipts, or medical reports.This unit applies to those working as translators of general purpose texts.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 using a range of support resources as required, while performing specific tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Produce draft translations
- 1.1 Receive and manage source texts according to principles of confidentiality and security and confirm text is legible, readable and complete.
- 1.2 Choose approach to translation suitable to purpose, including identifying information for extract translation as appropriate.
- 1.3 Critically apply resources to identify equivalence at level of word in the context of the nature of the source document.
- 1.4 Research and apply established translation precedents and information from resources to ensure consistent outcomes.
- 1.5 Produce draft translations of source texts that are accurate, coherent, factually correct, and appropriate for document end use and assignment requirements.
- 1.6 Record translation decisions and justification in glossaries.
2. Format and proofread translations
- 2.1 Develop template and use technology to format translated texts according to end use requirements.
- 2.2 Apply standard conventions to link source and target text.
- 2.3 Proofread formatted text closely, using standard methods to annotate proof corrections.
- 2.4 Submit draft translation to client for proofreading and approval and liaise to finalise translation.
3. Certify translations
- 3.1 Certify translation as required using standard methods.
- 3.2 Return final version of translated text and supporting documentation to client by deadline.
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEH54 | PSPTIS106 | Translate and certify non-narrative texts | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZY0 | PSP50816 | Diploma of Translating | Qualification |
| AZX6 | PSP60816 | Advanced Diploma of Translating | Qualification |