Required skills

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 assignmentspecific glossaries available in programs

meet professional obligations

problemsolving skills to

develop strategies for addressing the limitations and skills development associated with using translation technology

selfmanagement 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 AuslanEnglish 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

Required knowledge

suitability and limitations of commercial software and applications for translating and editing

electronic file and information management protocols and procedures

awareness of skill needs and skill development opportunities

OHS practices and procedures relevant to using translation technology

professional procedures and guidelines ethical practices and business standards applicable to assignment

computer research and search programs applications and methods

for AuslanEnglish translations knowledge of appropriate translation technology

tools and equipment relevant to assignment including developing technologies such as computer assisted translation software

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 use commercial translation technologies designed to streamline and speed translation tasks This will include

analysing the benefits suitability and limitations of translation technology to text and task

applying specialised translation technology knowledge to the translation process

critically evaluating translation achieved by using technology and resolving outstanding difficulties

proofreading texts and checking formatting of translated text for accurate applications of translation technology

discussing issues concerning the use of technology in translation and exploring improvement strategies

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Evidence for 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 using translation technology in translating

Resources for assessment include

range of examples of source texts translated using examples of current translation technology

observation and questioning of candidates using

suitable translating technology

a range of computer research applications

for AuslanEnglish translations using video recording and editing equipment

supporting computer applications such as printers and communication programs

Evidence will be based on the applications of translation technology currently available and able to be readily accessed by the candidate

Technology may include:

Reference material may include:

Resources may include

Implications may apply to:

Special requirements may include:

Supporting documentation may include: