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Demonstrate complex written LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts

Demonstrate complex written LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTIS067
State Code
AWT01
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
091519 - Translating And Interpreting
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills required to read and write in a language other than English (LOTE) fluently and accurately, to meet the written language and communication needs of translating special purpose texts. The language competence involves reading, analysing and summarising skills, which can be applied to a range of commercial, professional and literary documents. This unit applies to those working as translators in a range of fields and contexts.There is no direct parity with any formal language proficiency ratings or assessment framework, but this unit broadly relates to International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ISLPR) 4 to 4+.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 support resources as required, while performing complex 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. Read and analyse complex documents
  • 1.1 Scan documents and confirm they are complete and legible.
  • 1.2 Read documents and identify explicit and implicit information, ideas, technical information and writer intent.
  • 1.3 Interpret any accompanying visual and graphics material.
  • 1.4 Identify the culturally specific meaning contained in documents.
2. Provide summaries of complex written documents
  • 2.1 Capture and convey information and nuances of meaning in summaries of complex written documents, taking into consideration cultural differences and idiolects.
  • 2.2 Provide any additional explanation or comments to clarify meaning and culturally specific details.
3. Write professional and commercial documents
  • 3.1 Produce written documents in a LOTE, according to recognised conventions, standards and formats.
  • 3.2 Use standard communication and information management technology.
  • 3.3 Ensure content of documents is appropriate to audience and purpose.
  • 3.4 Develop ideas in appropriate depth to meet the requirements of the particular subject and cultural context.
  • 3.5 Tailor language to meet requirements of the situation, observing written LOTE social and cultural conventions.
  • 3.6 Draft and edit documents to minimise errors so that intended meaning is clearly conveyed.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEF94 PSPTIS125 Demonstrate complex written LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZX6 PSP60816 Advanced Diploma of Translating Qualification