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Apply codes and standards to professional judgement

Apply codes and standards to professional judgement

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTIS100
State Code
AWS79
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
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to apply current and relevant standards of professional and ethical behaviour by translators and interpreters in complex settings and interactions. The unit requires knowledge of professional codes of ethics and the development and maintenance of professional judgement. It requires the ability to consider a wide range of professional issues and to reflect on and continuously develop a highly informed approach to practice.This unit applies to those working as translators and interpreters in a range of complex or specialised settings and contexts.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 specialised contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research ethical and professional issues
  • 1.1 Maintain detailed knowledge of ethical and professional practice and issues using reliable sources of information.
  • 1.2 Maintain productive professional relationships to facilitate awareness of current issues.
  • 1.3 Monitor and analyse trends to anticipate developments and directions in the field.
  • 1.4 Research industry discussion of professional ethical codes applied to the practitioner role.
2. Develop professional practices and knowledge
  • 2.1 Analyse applicable codes of ethics and conduct and their relationship to work practices and the exercise of professional judgement.
  • 2.2 Integrate developments and trends impacting on professional practice into work performance.
  • 2.3 Identify innovative approaches for maintaining and improving professional judgement and development.
3. Apply professional standards, knowledge and judgment to practice
  • 3.1 Reflect on and evaluate professional practices in work goals and plans.
  • 3.2 Apply and promote ethical standards, codes and practices with clients, colleagues and others.
  • 3.3 Identify and examine factors that impact on professional and ethical decision making and exercise professional judgement in choosing resolution strategies.
  • 3.4 Collaborate in professional relationships to enhance own practice and the provision of peer support.
  • 3.5 Apply standards of ethical practice when contributing to professional debates, forums and providing feedback to colleagues.
  • 3.6 Evaluate quality and success of ongoing professional judgement in meeting planned, professional and career outcomes.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3706 PSPTIS603A Apply codes and standards to professional judgement Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEF81 PSPTIS145 Apply codes and standards to professional judgement Unit of competency