analytical skills to: assess the suitability of translation technology for specific assignments identify and address limitations in translation technology communication skills to: negotiate technology issues with clients identify and confirm translation process and outcomes with client inform and educate clients on translation protocols and expectations related to translation technology initiative and enterprise skills to: adapt practices to translation technology seek assistance for requirements beyond personal competence and experience identify personal skill gaps and undertake professional development in specific applications. language skills to meet source and target text requirements, given the applications of the translation technology learning skills to expand technical capabilities in new software and applications literacy skills to: assess and use technical information and instructions related to translation software research information on translation equipment, software and applications optimise the efficiencies of program glossaries organisational skills to: optimise the benefits of translation software to access, complete and return documentation according to client document management administration procedures build, use and manage assignment-specific glossaries available in programs meet professional obligations problem-solving skills to: develop strategies for addressing the limitations and skills development associated with using translation technology self-management skills to: adapt to the timeframes and productivity benefits of translation technology ensure suitable work environment, including adequate ambient light, own physical comfort and ergonomic work practices technical skills to: use computer programs to streamline and speed translation tasks use a range of computer translating, research, search and editing tools and equipment for Auslan/English translations, the ability to use video recording, viewing and editing equipment time management skills to ensure source texts are translated, formatted, proofread and returned within required timeframes |