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

PSPTIS512A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Demonstrate written language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency PSPTIS512A - Demonstrate written language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to be effective and fluent in written communication in at least two different languages, to meet the language and communication needs of translating and interpreting. It involves the ability to read and write a range of commercial, professional and literary documents and provide summaries at a high level of complexity, accuracy and fluency. This unit can be used for training delivery and assessment of reading and writing proficiency in any language including English.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit may be customised for training delivery and assessment of proficiency in any language.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field Translating and Interpreting.
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: Read and analyse documents in different languages
  • Read and fully analyse documents.
  • Correctly comprehend any accompanying visual and graphic material.
  • Correctly identify the culturally specific meaning contained in documents.
       
Element: Provide informal written texts.
  • Capture and accurately convey nuances of meaning, in written texts and summaries.
  • Convey ideas accurately taking into consideration cultural differences and idiolects.
  • Provide any required additional explanation or comments to clarify meaning, especially about culturally specific details.
  • Recognise documents requiring professional translation and arrange for assistance if required.
       
Element: Write professional and commercial documents in different languages.
  • Produce written documents according to recognised conventions, standards and formats.
  • Ensure the content of written documents is appropriate to audience and purpose.
  • Develop ideas in appropriate depth to meet the requirements of the particular subject and cultural contexts.
  • Tailor language to meet requirements of the target document or situation.
  • Observe social and cultural conventions.
  • Write documents with minimal errors so that intended meaning is clearly conveyed to the reader.
  • Use standard communication and information management technology.
       


Evidence Required

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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 candidate's ability to be effective and fluent in written communicating in at least two different languages. This includes:

reading and writing a typical range of documents required to fulfill a range of general communication purposes in different subjects and cultural contexts in the range statement

accurate applications of a range of personal, professional and commercial documents and professional writing

preparing written documents with clear and fluent expression of information and ideas, correct structure and appropriate style and tone for the audience and cultural context (rare linguistic errors may occur).

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 demonstrating proficiency in written languages.

Resources for assessment include:

production of a range of written texts in the language being assessed, including general texts from those nominated in the range statement.

preparing written texts under assignment conditions, resources and time constraints

use of relevant and current communication equipment, such as computers, faxes and email facilities

use of relevant and current materials, resources and equipment, such as dictionaries, glossaries, researched information, technical information, presentation equipment and microphones for media and audience presentations.

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

written testing

written and oral questioning or interview to test the candidate's ability to read and interpret documents written in two languages including English

review of samples of written communications prepared by the candidate

written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of the culture, social and cultural conventions and cross-cultural communication requirements associated with the language

written and oral questioning or interview to test linguistic knowledge, generic structure and other specific language features, such as vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

literacy skills to allow understanding and accurate interpretation of information which may include some complex ideas and concepts

analytic skills to determine culturally specific meaning in documents

problem solving skills to:

identify and address nuances of language and cultural understanding

identify and advise on documents requiring professional translations

language skills to write documents that are:

clear and display fluent expression of information and ideas

appropriately structured and use language that is tailored to a range of workplace situations

cross-cultural communication skills related to written documents

Required knowledge

standard formats and protocols for a range of typical documents appropriate to the purpose and particular language

cultural understanding in specific contexts

social, professional, literary and cultural conventions in a range of written documents specific to the language being assessed

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Analyse may include:

information and details

ideas (both explicit and implied)

technical information

written language conventions

vocabulary

grammar and syntax

writer requirements

Documents may include:

government, medical, legal and educational

brochures and promotional material

notes, written requests and information

schedules and itineraries

formal letters

reservation and booking information

meeting agendas

commercial, business, professional and academic reports

manuals and instructions

internet information

poetry, literature

Written texts and summaries may include:

factual and personal information

instructions and arrangements

information about meetings, events, tours, places of interest and special facilities

information about products, services, facilities, options, advice and costs

publications

media extracts

Documents requiring professional translation may include:

proposals, submissions and tenders

contractual documents

official records:

immigration

welfare

education

employment

health

personal and family

professional documents

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Read and fully analyse documents. 
Correctly comprehend any accompanying visual and graphic material. 
Correctly identify the culturally specific meaning contained in documents. 
Capture and accurately convey nuances of meaning, in written texts and summaries. 
Convey ideas accurately taking into consideration cultural differences and idiolects. 
Provide any required additional explanation or comments to clarify meaning, especially about culturally specific details. 
Recognise documents requiring professional translation and arrange for assistance if required. 
Produce written documents according to recognised conventions, standards and formats. 
Ensure the content of written documents is appropriate to audience and purpose. 
Develop ideas in appropriate depth to meet the requirements of the particular subject and cultural contexts. 
Tailor language to meet requirements of the target document or situation. 
Observe social and cultural conventions. 
Write documents with minimal errors so that intended meaning is clearly conveyed to the reader. 
Use standard communication and information management technology. 

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