ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify translating requirements and expectations of audience.

1.1. Identify source, context and purpose of text, determining specific requirements and regional or specialist aspects.

1.2. Verify target audience and expectations to confirm purpose of translation.

1.3. Identify social and cultural issues and plan solutions relevant to translation task.

1.4. Establish method and means of communication.

2. Analyse language of source text.

2.1. Assess source text structure and identify text type.

2.2. Identify register and style as applicable to source text.

2.3. Identify complex areas of content and language requiring additional research.

2.4. Identify unknown terms or expressions and use resources to clarify their meaning.

2.5. Recognise idiomatic and metaphorical expressions and foreign loan words applicable to source text.

2.6. Analyse language and writing conventions applicable to source text, determining use of terminology and language.

2.7. Identify devices and sequencing that achieve document objectives in the source text.

2.8. Review devices and sequencing in context of structure and content and confirm logic and correctness.

2.9. Identify culturally specific meaning.

3. Analyse syntax and cohesion of source text.

3.1 Analyse function of punctuation and determine semantic and syntactic structure.

3.2. Apply subject and context knowledge and experiences in related texts to determine key elements and potential translation problems.

3.3. Paraphrase text to check plausibility of comprehension and restructure as necessary to clarify meaning.

4. Consider target text requirements.

4.1. Determine appropriate text type, format and structure in target language.

4.2. Consider translation options according to target text type, media requirements and genre.

4.3. Identify appropriate language, considering suitability for audience, purpose, format and communication style.

4.4. Ensure content addresses cultural and social differences and conventions.

5. Resolve difficulties.

5.1. Identify issues with source text and discuss with appropriate persons.

5.2. Suggest solutions and reformulate text as agreed for effective translation.

5.3. Use techniques and resources to address and resolve difficulties identified.

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Read workplace documents written in a language other than English.

1.1. Read routine and non-routine workplace documents.

1.2. Interpret accompanying visual information to support comprehension.

1.3. Identify main ideas, key facts and requirements.

1.4. Identify and take account of document tone and purpose.

1.5. Act on information and respond to requests, seeking assistance where required.

2. Write simple routine workplace documents in a language other than English.

2.1. Prepare accurate routine workplace documents using key words, phrases, simple sentences and visual aids as required to support comprehension.

2.2. Clearly and accurately convey main ideas, facts and details in written text.

2.3. Provide clear written directions and instructions in a correctly ordered sequence.

2.4. Support written communication with use of appropriately sequenced expressions and questions that help define or clarify the goal.

2.5. Write information in appropriate place on standard forms.

2.6. Adhere to workplace and cultural conventions and protocols when preparing written documents.

2.7. Provide written responses to documents in an appropriate form and tone.

Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement.

SKILLS 

DESCRIPTION 

Reading skills to:

• locate technical vocabulary in dictionaries and phrase books.

Oral communication skills to:

• listen to and note specific information.

Learning skills to:

• locate key information for work.

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

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.