Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PSPLAN015 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Research the role of an Auslan interpreter

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPLAN015 - Research the role of an Auslan interpreter
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to investigate requirements for sign language interpreting. It requires the ability to identify the role and boundaries of sign language interpreters, qualifications, codes of ethics and quality assurance certification which apply.Completing this unit will not provide the skills to work as an Auslan interpreter but allows those who are interested in becoming an Auslan interpreter to research requirements.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Languages other than English - Auslan
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Investigate the role of a sign language interpreter.
  • Distinguish between interpreting and translating.
  • Identify different contexts in which sign language interpreting occurs.
  • Identify commonly used terminology that distinguishes sign language interpreting from spoken language interpreting.
  • Use appropriate terminology relating to languages and their transfer in interpreting.
  • Identify the role of the interpreter and appropriate behaviour and boundaries.
  • Obtain information on codes of ethics for sign language interpreters.
       
Element: Identify requirements for Auslan interpreting.
  • Distinguish between consecutive and simultaneous sign language interpreting.
  • Identify environmental factors that can assist or detract from quality interpretation.
  • Identify common protocols for interpreting.
       
Element: Identify employment opportunities and conditions for Auslan interpreters.
  • Research current employment opportunities and conditions for Auslan interpreters.
  • Identify qualification and quality assurance certification requirements, and professional development opportunities.
  • Identify the specific work health and safety implications for sign language interpreting.
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Distinguish between interpreting and translating. 
Identify different contexts in which sign language interpreting occurs. 
Identify commonly used terminology that distinguishes sign language interpreting from spoken language interpreting. 
Use appropriate terminology relating to languages and their transfer in interpreting. 
Identify the role of the interpreter and appropriate behaviour and boundaries. 
Obtain information on codes of ethics for sign language interpreters. 
Distinguish between consecutive and simultaneous sign language interpreting. 
Identify environmental factors that can assist or detract from quality interpretation. 
Identify common protocols for interpreting. 
Research current employment opportunities and conditions for Auslan interpreters. 
Identify qualification and quality assurance certification requirements, and professional development opportunities. 
Identify the specific work health and safety implications for sign language interpreting. 

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