Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct both predictable and non-routine, varied communications, transactions and interactions in a language other than English.
There is no direct parity with any formal language proficiency ratings or assessment framework, but this unit broadly relates to International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ISLPR) 3.
The unit applies to all industry contexts and individuals working in at many different levels of responsibility. This could include frontline, supervisory or management personnel.
This unit may be customised for training delivery and assessment of proficiency in any language. This unit does not prepare individuals for the role of a translator or interpreter.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Converse with others in a language other than English. | 1.1.Use techniques to extend interactions with others. 1.2.Seek and offer additional information and assistance to support quality of communication and service. 1.3.Support communication with comments on topical familiar matters, workplace business and events. 1.4.Use non-verbal communication to convey an acceptance of and sensitivity towards others. |
2. Provide detailed information and advice in a language other than English. | 2.1.Identify need for detailed information and advice. 2.2.Convey detailed information and advice using narrative and descriptive statements. 2.3.Repeat, paraphrase and clarify communications to avoid misunderstanding and to explain difficult points. 2.4.Use workplace documents, materials and other references to support explanations as required. |
3. Respond to unpredictable situations and problems using a language other than English. | 3.1.Provide appropriate advice in response to requests, unpredictable situations and problems. 3.2.Identify need for and seek assistance from others to better respond to the situation or problem. 3.3.Identify key facts of problems and facilitate solutions through open communication with relevant people. 3.4.Provide explanations of problems and their cause, and elaborate on details. 3.5.Respond to conflict and complaints with sensitivity, following appropriate social and cultural conventions. 3.6.Convey appropriate apologies and expressions of regret as required. |
4. Conduct negotiations at a functional level in a language other than English. | 4.1.Facilitate negotiations at a functional level through exchange of key information and agreement on details. 4.2.Provide appropriate explanations about products and services. 4.3.Achieve mutual understanding and agreement. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
conduct workplace oral communication in a language other than English in six different oral communication exchanges which together demonstrate:
using narrative and descriptive statements
using repetition, clarification and paraphrasing techniques to clarify requirements, answer questions about products and services, solve problems and conflict, and reassure others
providing detailed information and specialised assistance in area of work activity
conducting product and service transactions
using effective non-verbal communication skills
exchange key information in a language other than English to provide detailed information and advice about each of the following:
external products and services
internal products and services
medical and emergency information
entertainment
shopping.
Evidence of Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
social and cultural conventions relevant to the language being assessed:
knowledge and some consistent use of forms of address
recognition and consideration of customs, protocols and taboos
cross-cultural communication challenges that occur when negotiating and solving problems, and how they are addressed
aspects of verbal and non-verbal communication that support effective negotiation and interaction in the language being assessed.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must be demonstrated in an operational environment or workplace activity for which communication in languages other than English is required. This can be:
an industry workplace
a simulated industry environment.
Assessment must ensure access to:
other people with whom the individual can interact in the relevant language; these can be:
customers in an industry workplace who are assisted by the individual during the assessment process; or
individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation
resources that support communication in languages other than English:
dictionaries and phrase books
language mats
industry materials, written in languages other than English.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement. | |
SKILLS | DESCRIPTION |
Reading skills to: | locate information to support communication process. |
Oral communication skills to: | in a language other than English to: interact positively and courteously in non-routine and varied interactive workplace communications establish rapport. |
Sectors
Cross-Sector
Competency Field
Languages other than English