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Diploma of Translating
Diploma of Translating
PSP50816
AZY0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/03/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the competencies required to translate general purpose texts from one language to another, to convey information written in plain language to a limited and known audience in functionally equivalent translated texts that are appropriate to the context, target audience and end use.
The Diploma of Translating prepares translators to translate texts that contain limited equivalence problems between source and target text, plain language and concepts accessible to the general public, and limited requirement for research on the subject beyond client resources. Limited and known audiences include the clients of community services, educational institutions, community information services and businesses, or may relate to government client relationships.
The English to LOTE specialisation is applicable to candidates whose strongest language is their LOTE.
The LOTE to English specialisation is applicable to candidates whose strongest language is English.
The LOTE-English both directions specialisation is applicable to candidates who have equal facility in both their LOTE and English.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Additional qualification advice
Where a SITXLAN unit is chosen from Group C, the qualification title on the resultant testamur must include the specific LOTE of the SITXLAN unit: Diploma of Translating (LOTE of chosen SITXLAN unit) e.g. Diploma of Translating (Hindi to English) or (English to Hindi).
Where PSPTIS026 is chosen from Group C, or the general LOTE to English specialisation is chosen, the resultant testamur must be titled: Diploma of Translating (LOTE to English) or (English to LOTE) or (LOTE-English both directions), and the following wording may be added: “This qualification was assessed in (language).”
Where SITXLAN3328 is chosen from Group C, the resultant testamur must be titled: Diploma of Translating (Australian Indigenous languages to English) or (English to Australian Indigenous languages) or (Australian Indigenous languages-English both directions), and the following wording may be added: “This qualification was assessed in (language).”
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twelve (12) units of competency are required for this qualification:- five (5) core units
- seven (7) elective units
The candidate is required to choose either the English to LOTE, the LOTE to English or the LOTE-English both directions specialisation.
Specialisations:
English to LOTE specialisation:
- two (2) units from Group A
- no more than one (1) unit from Group C
- four (4) elective units
- choose a minimum of three (3) elective units from the list below.
- choose the remaining one (1) elective unit from the list below, or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
General LOTE to English specialisation:
- three (3) units from Group B
- four (4) elective units
- choose a minimum of three (3) elective units from the list below.
- choose the remaining one (1) elective unit from the list below, or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
LOTE to English specialisation:
- three (3) units from Group B
- no more than one (1) unit from Group C
- three (3) elective units
- choose a minimum of to (2) elective units from the list below.
- choose the remaining one (1) elective unit from the list below, or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
LOTE-English both directions specialisation:
- two (2) units from Group A
- three (3) units from Group B
- no more than one (1) unit from Group C
- one (1) elective unit
- choose the elective unit from the list below, or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect the occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Seek further advice on selecting imported units of competency in the Implementation Guide.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWT24 | PSPTIS020 | Analyse text types for translation of general purpose texts (LOTE-English) | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWT28 | PSPTIS001 | Apply codes and standards to ethical practice | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWT25 | PSPTIS002 | Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWT27 | PSPTIS003 | Prepare to translate and interpret | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWT22 | PSPTIS021 | Translate and certify non-narrative texts | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A English to LOTE Specialisation
Two (2) units must be chosen from Group A when completing the English to LOTE specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWT19 | PSPTIS025 | Read and analyse general purpose English texts to be translated | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWT21 | PSPTIS022 | Translate general purpose texts from English to LOTE | 80 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B LOTE to English Specialisaton
Three (3) units must be chosen from Group B when completing the General LOTE to English specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWT16 | PSPTIS027 | Demonstrate routine written English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWT23 | PSPTIS024 | Read and analyse general purpose LOTE texts to be translated | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWT20 | PSPTIS023 | Translate general purpose texts from LOTE to English | 80 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C LOTE Specialisation
For the:
- English to LOTE specialisation, no more than one (1) unit from Group C
- LOTE to English specialisation, no more than one (1) unit from Group C
- LOTE-English both directions specialisation, no more than one (1) unit from Group C
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D General Elective Units
The remainder of units may be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUH39 | BSBREL402 | Build client relationships and business networks | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWT26 | PSPTIS004 | Conduct career planning | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUL43 | BSBCRT301 | Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUU08 | ICTICT203 | Operate application software packages | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWG08 | BSBLIB407 | Search library and information databases | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUU13 | ICTICT103 | Use, communicate and search securely on the internet | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUI96 | BSBWRT301 | Write simple documents | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J319 | PSP52312 | Diploma of Translating | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIB1 | PSP50822 | Diploma of Translating | Qualification |
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