Required skills

analytical skills to

evaluate accuracy consistency and equivalence of translations

interpret and apply quality assurance parameters while checking translations

interpret and apply style and procedural guides glossaries and reference material

communication skills to

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

establish agreed processes and outcomes with clients

impart knowledge through verbal and written means

interpersonal skills to

facilitate change for greater integrity of translations

interact with a wide range of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

negotiate and confirm work requirements performance expectations and agreed approach

provide advice and present options and consequences in a sensitive manner

language skills of the opposite language of the original translator to

check translated text

identify and resolve translation difficulties

learning skills to extend knowledge of topic and terminology where required

literacy skills to

read and apply instructions concerning work requirements

use workplace information including assignment style guides and glossaries

organisational skills to prepare and administer documentation including implementing version control procedures

problemsolving skills to

address discrepancies between source text and translated text

consider solutions to translation problems

respond to client expectations

research skills to

make critical use of references

source information to assist in quality assurance task

selfmanagement skills to

ensure suitable work environment including adequate ambient light own physical comfort and ergonomic work practices

prepare and use assignmentspecific checklist

prepare resources tools and equipment suitable to task

remain objective and impartial throughout process

teamwork skills to collaborate with original translator in producing final version of translated texts

technical skills to

apply linguistic cultural general and subject knowledge to task

select and use suitable resources techniques and equipment

technology skills to

use communications technology for translation recording file management version control and tracking purposes

for Auslan use video recording reviewing and editing equipment

time management skills to ensure translated text is checked and returned within required timeframes

Required knowledge

business requirements related to recording information and administering files

communication techniques to ensure

productive collaboration with original translators

understanding of client needs agreed approach and end user requirements

limitations of work role responsibility and professional abilities

privacy and confidentiality requirements

professional procedures ethical practices and business standards

quality assurance parameters relevant to task

translating theories and techniques including principles of

formaldynamic translation

literalfree translation

formbasedmeaningbased translation

directoblique translation

research methods to source information that will clarify content issues

source and target languages to meet target text requirements

subject specialist area and culturespecific knowledge relevant to topic of translation

tools and equipment relevant to task

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms the ability to check and improve the translated text of another translator including

ensuring that content is accurate complete and correctly targeted to its intended end use

retaining the original translators preferred writing style and the meaning of the source text

undertaking preparations needed for an effective quality assurance process

analysing translated texts to ensure they meet established requirements

liaising with original translator and other appropriate persons

providing and seeking advice in a sensitive manner and within level of personal expertise

using technology to prepare and submit final product within suitable timeframe and according to established agreement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit of competency will make use of scenarios case studies experiences and where possible examples of interactions with colleagues and clients which illustrate a range of skills and strategies for quality assuring translations

Resources for assessment include

range and representative sample of original translated text and revised text

examples of assignment contracts conditions and documentation

examples of translator and client feedback

opportunities to observe and question the quality assurance process

opportunities to observe the use of and outcomes from translating technology

This competency is ideally assessed on the basis of evidence provided by professional assignments but may also be assessed using a range of documents which simulate realistic assignments

Work requirements may include:

Performance expectations may include:

End use of text may include:

Checklist may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Key elements may include:

Need to clarify issues may arise from:

Appropriate persons may include:

Agreed arrangements may include: